How to Qualify for CleanBC’s New $5,000 Electrical Panel Rebate in Greater Victoria

Victoria Homeowners: CleanBC Just Made Upgrading Your Electrical Panel a No-Brainer

With BC’s push for energy-efficient homes, the CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program now offers rebates of up to $5,000 for eligible electrical panel upgrades. If you’re switching from fossil fuel heating to a heat pump, this rebate could cover the full cost of upgrading your panel.

And the best part? If you’re in Greater Victoria, RedBlue is a CleanBC-registered contractor and can guide you through the whole process — from eligibility to installation.

Who Can Get the $5,000 Rebate?

To qualify, homeowners must:

Be switching from natural gas, propane, or oil to a heat pump.
Live in a single-family home, mobile home (on permanent foundation), or townhouse.
Be a FortisBC or BC Hydro residential customer (or municipal utility).
Use a CleanBC-registered contractor (like RedBlue).
Meet income qualifications:

Household Size	Income Level 1	Income Level 2	Income Level 3
1	$47,007	$61,697	$99,891
2	$58,522	$76,810	$124,358
3	$71,945	$94,428	$152,884
4	$87,350	$114,647	$185,620

Even middle-income families (Level 3) are now eligible for partial rebates.

Rebate Amounts by Income Level

Income Level	Rebate Maximum for Electrical Panel Upgrade
Level 1	$5,000
Level 2	$3,500
Level 3	$1,500

This rebate is stackable with other CleanBC incentives, including up to $16,000 for a heat pump and $3,500 for a heat pump water heater.

Why Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?

Most older homes in Greater Victoria have 100-amp service or outdated fuse boxes. Modern heat pump systems and energy-efficient appliances often require 200-amp service or more.

Upgrading your panel means:

Future-proofing your home for EV chargers and solar
Boosted safety & insurance compliance
Better electrical performance & capacity

Why Work With RedBlue?

As a CleanBC-approved contractor, RedBlue:

Handles rebate paperwork & compliance
Ensures code-compliant electrical upgrades
Handles the heat pump installation, electrical and plumbing all in-house for seamless results
Offers flexible scheduling across Victoria, Saanich, Langford, Colwood, and more

Certified Pros Only: Why Your Contractor Matters

To receive your rebate, your upgrades must be completed by a CleanBC-registered, licensed contractor. That means:

No DIY installs
No side gigs
No uncertified electricians

RedBlue’s certified and ticketed professionals ensure all work meets provincial standards, CleanBC requirements, and electrical code. If your work isn’t done by a qualified pro, you will not receive the rebate.

Don’t risk it — RedBlue gets it done right, the first time.

Next Steps: How to Claim Your Rebate

Check Your Eligibility: Use the CleanBC portal.
Book an Estimate with RedBlue.
Get Pre-Approval: We’ll help submit your documents.
Install & Upgrade: Our team does it all.
Get Paid: Present your invoice to CleanBC and get paid back

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