B.C. Expands Heat Pump Rebate Program with $100M Investment

April 9, 2025, 5:20 pm

Two news items report on British Columbia’s commitment to investing $100 million over two years to expand a rebate program aimed at installing over 8,000 heat pumps in homes. The initiative is part of efforts to promote energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact while modernizing home heating systems across the province.


theglobeandmail.com / B.C. expands heat-pump rebate program as end of carbon tax weighs on CleanBC

B.C. aiming to install more than 8,000 heat pumps in homes across province

globalnews.ca / B.C. expands heat-pump program, despite loss of carbon tax revenue

British Columbia Energy Minister Adrian Dix says the province will have to "make choices" on programs within its CleanBC initiative given the repeal of the consumer carbon tax.

thestar.com / B.C. invests $100m over two years in rebate program for heat pumps in more homes

VICTORIA - British Columbia's government says it is spending $100 million over two years to expand its rebate program, hoping to install more than 8,000 heat pumps to homes across the province.

winnipegfreepress.com / B.C. invests $100m over two years in rebate program for heat pumps in more homes


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