Rebates and incentives

Electric Vehicle (EV) - Purchase Rebates

Interested in switching to an electric vehicle? Technology improvements mean electric vehicles (EVs) are not as expensive as you think!

Electricity costs are only 15-25% of fuel costs, and maintenance costs are lower too. Over the lifecycle of the car, EVs can break even. And the cost of an EV with a range above 400 km is also becoming more affordable.

There are federal and provincial incentives for up to $14,000.

Personal transportation is Whistler’s biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, emissions from private passenger vehicle trips within Whistler make up 57 per cent of Whistler’s carbon footprint.

Learn more about the available incentives at Plug In BC and BC Hydro.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations - Installation Rebates

Making the switch to an electric vehicle in Whistler just got easier!

The RMOW has partnered with the Province of British Columbia’s CleanBC Go Electric EV Charger Rebate Program to provide additional rebates for the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at homes and workplaces.

Until December 31, 2022, the RMOW will top up the Province’s rebate contributions to further bring down the price of EV charging stations in Whistler.

This rebate is available for single family homes, multi-unit residential buildings and workplaces.

Single family homes are eligible for up to $500 in rebates (up to $150 from the RMOW).
Multi-unit residential buildings and workplaces are eligible for rebates up to $5,000 per charging station installation (up to $1000 from the RMOW).

There is no separate application for the RMOW top-up rebate. Simply apply for the CleanBC Go Electric EV Charger Rebate Program and if approved, the eligible RMOW top-up value will automatically be added to the Provincial Rebate.

Getting more people into electric vehicles will have a big impact to get Whistler on track to meet our emission targets.

Get the EV Charging Station rebates today!

Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Existing Homes & Buildings – Energy Rebates

Clean BC Rebates

CleanBC Better Homes and CleanBC Better Buildings have rebates for residential, commercial, institutional, and multi urban residential buildings. Many more rebates and incentives are available through Better Homes and Better Buildings to homeowners and businesses across British Columbia when they make energy efficient upgrades to their homes.

Learn more and find ways to save at betterhomesbc.ca and betterbuildingsbc.ca.

RMOW Residential Energy Assessment Rebate Program

Back for a limited time, the RMOW is making it easier for homeowners to reduce monthly utility costs with the Residential Energy Assessment Rebate Program. This rebate program offers Whistler homeowners $250 towards an Energuide for Homes home energy evaluation, helping residents access hundreds or even thousands of dollars in utility program rebates – and ongoing reductions in monthly bills.

Learn more about our Residential Energy Assessment Rebate Program.

RMOW Heat Pump Rebate Top-Up

The RMOW is offering a $350 top-up to CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program participants who switch from a fossil fuel (oil, natural gas or propane) heating system to an electric air source heat pump.

For more information, click here.

New Homes & Buildings - Energy Rebates

Clean BC Rebates

The new CleanBC Better Homes New Construction Program has launched. This program provides rebates up to $15,000 for the construction of new, high-performance, electric homes. Multiple pathways and add-ons are available.

Rebate pathways:

Energy Step Code pathway: Build a new home that meets a minimum BC Energy Step code level and uses electric space and water heating systems.
Heat Pump pathway: Build a new home that uses an electric heat pump for space heating or water heating, regardless of Energy Step Code level. For more info on RMOW heat pump rebate top-ups, click here.

Add-on rebates: