Oil to Heat Pump Rebate

Oil to Heat Pump Rebate

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Making the switch from oil heating to a heat pump is beneficial, both environmentally and economically. Electoral Area residents in the RDN that make the transition from oil heating to an electric heat pump are eligible and meet program conditions for the Oil to Heat Pump rebate. 

Eligibility

  • Residence must be located in an RDN Electoral Area (homeowners in Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville and Qualicum Beach do not qualify for this rebate)
  • Property must be an eligible home type and must primarily be heated by oil. Replacement of broken oil heating equipment is not eligible for this program
  • Eligible heat pumps must be found on the CleanBC Better Homes’ Qualifying Products List, and installed by a registered contractor listed with CleanBC Better Homes
  • Existing oil tank removed (must be indicated on invoice) 
  • Applications are accepted from January 1, 2023, through December 15, 2023
  • See the complete list of Green Building Program Terms and Conditions
     

Rebate Amount

$250
 

Apply For Your Rebate

Required Documents

  • digital scan/copy of the invoice clearly showing:
    • the purchase and installation of an eligible heat pump, along with make/model of unit
    • the disposal of the oil tank has been complete
    • the invoice is paid

Steps to Apply

1.    Complete home upgrades, following eligibility requirements listed above. 
2.    Collect the required documents, listed in the table above. 
3.    Apply online (preferred method), or by email, mail, or in-person to the RDN. 
 

Apply Online

Submit the required documents to the link below

Apply for your rebate website link

Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing and delivery of your rebate cheque.


Other Ways to Apply

Submissions can be made to the Regional District of Nanaimo by email, mail or in person. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding statutory holidays. 

1.    Collect the required documents (listed above)
2.    Submit documents to by email, mail or in person at the RDN Administration Building:
 

sustainability [at] rdn.bc.ca

Oil to Heat Pump Rebate
c/o Sustainability Coordinator
6300 Hammond Bay Road
Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 6N2
 

Resources

Below is a list of companies that provide relevant services in the region. These lists are for information only and is not intended as an endorsement by the RDN. If your company provides similar services but is not listed here, please contact the RDN Sustainability Coordinator at 250-390-6510.

Oil tank removal:

  • E&S Heating and Air Conditioning Tel: 250-924-0114
  • Norm's Mobile Services Tel: 250-753-3641
  • North Island Tanks Tel: 250-339-2649
  • Pacific Environmental Tel: 250-245-8858

Heat pump installation:

Contact

sustainability [at] rdn.bc.ca
250-390-6510
1-877-607-4111