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Residential Hybrid Heating Early Adopter Program
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Overview
At a glance
Funding available
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- British Columbia
- Sole proprietorship
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- All groups
Next Steps
Availability timeline
Activities funded
- Installation of a qualifying residential hybrid heating system.
- Participation in post-installation measurement, verification, and surveys.
Documents Needed
- Paid invoice
- Electricity usage and billing data for the previous two years
- Quote for review, if pre-application is approved
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Residential Hybrid Heating program details now visible
The Residential Hybrid Heating Early Adopter Program page now shows full program details, including that recruitment has closed and the rebate and contractor incentive amounts are now visible.
The Residential Hybrid Heating Early Adopter Program page now shows the full program content instead of just navigation, including that recruitment has closed and applications are no longer being accepted. The page now lists participant rebates of up to $15,000 for equipment and installation, up to $1,000 for electric service upgrades, up to $4,000 for additional installation-related upgrades, and contractor incentives of $500 per installed system, plus $500 for M&V participation and $50 for one year of billing-data submission. The eligibility and process details are now visible, including the program term from April 3, 2023 to December 1, 2024, a 30-day window to submit the quote after pre-approval, installation within 30 days of rebate confirmation, and rebate processing typically within 90 days. The page also states the program is for existing single-family detached homes with a residential FortisBC natural gas account, and that the rebate cannot be combined with other provincial or
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residential FortisBC natural gas customers
- The registered owner and year-round permanent resident of an existing single-family detached home primarily heated with natural gas
Who is not eligible
- New construction
- Secondary suites, laneway homes, additions and substantial reconstructions
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation of qualifying hybrid heating equipment
- Electric service upgrades
- Additional installation-related upgrades, such as ancillary components and ducting
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- New construction
- Secondary suites, laneway homes, additions, and substantial reconstructions
- Other provincial or federal home renovation rebate programs
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Selection of measurement and verification participants will be at FortisBC’s discretion.
How to apply
- Review the terms and conditions.
- If your pre-application has been approved and you've submitted your quote for review, ensure you've received approval from FortisBC before proceeding with the equipment installation.
- Have the equipment installed by the contractor within 30 days of the rebate confirmation.
- Send your paid invoice and electricity usage/billing data for the previous two years to FortisBC within 30 days of installation.
- At the end of the program term, complete the participant survey and submit electricity usage/billing data for the year to receive any additional incentives you may be eligible for.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against the program terms and conditions.
- FortisBC may approve or refuse applications at its discretion.
- Rebates are typically processed within 90 days after the required invoice and data are submitted.
- Additional incentives are paid after the final survey and billing data are submitted at the end of the program term.
Additional information
- Recruitment has now closed and applications are no longer being accepted.
- FortisBC may refuse applications which are incomplete, inaccurate or do not meet terms and conditions.
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