ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
Not all requirements are detailed in this document. refer to "Important Notes" at the end of this page and consult the "LiveSmart BC Notes for Contractors". |
South Coastal |
Federal |
Total |
Primary Space Heating -
Maximum of one incentive for Primary Heating Space
Please note: Heating systems may be advertised with an AFUE “up to” a certain percentage. Please ensure that the installed efficiency of your heating system meets the requirements below. |
Certified Installation |
Furnace, Heat Pump, Boiler or Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) installed by a TECA Quality First or HRAI Skilltech Certified Professional. |
$100 |
$0 |
$100 |
Gas Furnace Replacement |
ENERGY STAR 95 per cent AFUE or better with DC variable speed motor  |
$500 |
$790 |
$1290 |
Zero Clearance Gas Furnace 90 per cent AFUE |
$250 |
$375 |
$625 |
Gas Boiler Replacement |
ENERGY STAR condensing gas boiler 90 per cent AFUE or better |
$500 |
$750 |
$1250 |
Air Source Heat Pump Installation
Note: All components of each ENERGY STAR qualified Air Source Heat Pump system must have a qualifying AHRI number. This includes new or existing furnaces, indoor and outdoor air handlers, and heat pumps. If you are planning on installing an Air Source Heat Pump insist that your contractor consult the “LiveSmart BC Notes for Contractors" before purchasing or installing any equipment. |
ENERGY STAR system verified with an AHRI number with a DC variable speed air handler |
$1500 |
$1290 |
$2790 |
ENERGY STAR central system verified with an AHRI number, with a new Energy Star 95% AFUE or better furnace with DC variable speed motor |
$1500 |
$1290 |
$2790 |
Ductless mini-split: one head in main occupied area plus one additional head on a different floor, ENERGY STAR or non-ENERGY STAR inverter-based system |
$1500 |
$500 |
$2000 |
| ENERGY STAR central system added to an existing furnace or added to an existing indoor air handling unit |
$1000 |
$0 |
$1000 |
| Ductless mini-split: Single head in main occupied area, ENERGY STAR or non-ENERGY STAR inverter-based |
$1000 |
$500 |
$1500 |
ENERGY STAR single package system |
$1000 |
$0 |
$1000 |
| Other Space Heating |
Wood Stove or Gas Fireplace Replacement to Pellet Stove |
Replace existing supplementary heating system with a pellet burning appliance that meets or exceeds the Washington State particulate emission standards for solid fuel burning domestic appliance. For a list of qualifying appliances, speak to your advisor. |
$500 |
$375 |
$875 |
Electronic Thermostats Installation |
Replace a minimum of five thermostats for electric baseboards with electronic thermostats |
$50 |
$40 |
$90 |
| Water Heating -
Maximum of one incentive for Gas or Electric Water Heater |
Gas Water Heater Replacement |
ENERGY STAR instantaneous condensing type with an Energy Factor (EF) of 0.90 |
$300 |
$375 |
$675 |
ENERGY STAR with an Energy Factor (EF) of 0.82 |
$200 |
$315 |
$515 |
Condensing gas storage type that has a Thermal Efficiency of 94% |
$300 |
$375 |
$675 |
Condensing gas instantaneous type that has a Thermal Efficiency of 90% |
$200 |
$375 |
$575 |
Electric Heat Pump Water Heater Installation |
Electric heat pump water heater with an Energy Factor (EF) of 2.0 or greater. Must be installed in an unconditioned space or have ducting of the exhaust air to the outdoors. |
Integrated system |
$500 |
$0 |
$500 |
Add-on system |
$250 |
$0 |
$250 |
