Electric heat pumps
Winter heating, summer cooling, filtering air and dehumidifying – an electric air-source heat pump can do it all. Heat pumps are the most energy-efficient and climate-friendly heating and cooling system available today, and home owners in Vancouver can access up to $12,000 in rebates from CleanBC and the City of Vancouver when they install an eligible system.
Space heating is the largest use of energy in our homes and can be a significant contributor to carbon pollution when fossil fuels, such as natural gas, are burned to provide heat. An electric air-source central heat pump is a modern alternative to a natural gas or oil furnace with the following benefits:
- Year-round comfort: Enjoy energy-efficient heating in the winter and cooling in the summer.
- Climate-friendly: Electric heat pumps use 97% renewable energy, a clean energy alternative to natural gas, oil or wood heating that can reduce your space heating carbon footprint by over 90%.
- Maximum efficiency: Heat pumps are the most energy-efficient heating system currently available and are three to four times more efficient than electric furnace or baseboard heating.
- Better indoor air quality: Heat pumps provide air filtration and humidity control that helps rid your home of indoor pollutants, dust, pollen and other allergens.
- Ease of use: Safe, quiet, convenient operation and simple to maintain.
More resources
- FAQs: Learn more about a heat pump in our FAQ section.
- Rebates: Visit https://betterhomesbc.ca/ to find rebates for renovating a home. Be sure to say you live in Vancouver to access a $6,000 CleanBC rebate when you convert from oil, natural gas, or propane to an all-electric heat pump, plus a $6,000 municipal top up from the City of Vancouver when converting from fossil fuel. Access up to an additional $5,000 in federal grants from Canada Greener Homes when you install an eligible system: https://www.canada.ca/greener-homes-grant
- Free Energy coaching: We are also offering virtual home energy check-ups, along with webinars and resources via: https://bringithome4climate.ca/vancouver
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