Gas Water Heater

You can access LiveSmart BC grants for gas water heaters. Water heating is the second-largest energy user in the average home. Choosing an efficient heater and conserving hot water can save you money!

The term condensing means that the heat of the flue gases (vapour) are recaptured through condensation, rather than being vented, so less heat leaves the tank than in older, non-condensing hot water tanks.

An instantaneous water heater (also called tankless, or on-demand) only heats water when you need it, rather than keeping hot water ready in a tank. Ask your Certified Energy Advisor and your hot water system installer which system would be best for your household's water use preferences.

LiveSmart BC Grants for Gas Water Heaters

 Interior/
Northern		South Coastal
ENERGY STAR instantaneous condensing type with an Energy Factor of 0.90. *$300$300
ENERGY STAR with an Energy Factor of 0.82$200$200
Condensing gas storage type that has a Thermal Efficiency of 94%$300$300
Condensing gas storage-type with Thermal Efficiency of 90%$200$200
(See LiveSmart BC grant chart, Terms and Conditions, and Notes to Contractors for complete eligibility information.)

Grants are also available for Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters, Solar Water Heaters, and Drain Water Heat Recovery systems. (There is a maximum of one incentive for a Gas or an Electric Water Heater.) Read more about hot water heating options from BC Hydro and the federal Office of Energy Efficiency. Also check out the BC Hydro's Water Heating and Use Guide.

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