Tri-City municipalities are teaming up to offer a provincial program's incentive for local residents looking to reduce their environmental footprint by switching their heating system.
And interested property owners could receive a rebate upward of $6,000.
The CleanBC Better Homes Heat Pump program is encouraging residents to consider installing an electric air-source heat pump in their homes, which would replace either an oil, natural gas or propane system.
According to a news release from the City of Coquitlam, the following rebates would apply to those looking to participate:
- $6,000
- Replace, remove or decommission your home's fossil fuel primary heating system
- Plus, an additional $500 by participating in the Tri-Cities Group Purchase Rebate program
- $500
- Electrical panel upgrade (if required)
Heat pumps are said to be more efficient and climate-friendly compared to standard heating and cooling systems.
Coquitlam environmental sustainability manager Erin Desautels says the more homes that register and apply via the Tri-Cities group program, the higher the rebate they'll each get in return.
The money is funded through the provincial and federal governments under the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund and are adminstered by BC Hydro, FortisBC and BC Housing.
For more information about CleanBC's Better Homes program, you're encouraged to visit its website.
You can also visit the following pages for each Tri-City community's heat-pump rebate specifics:
FREE VIRTUAL SESSION
Additionally, the three municipalities are set to host a free public information session for residents interested in learning more about CleanBC's rebate program.
Experts are set to teach about heat pumps, how they work and why they're beneficial to the environment.
Interested participants are asked to pre-register in advance for the one-hour Zoom event slated for April 28 at noon.
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