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Go Electric Kamloops

Join the electric movement by switching to an electric vehicle, an electric bike, an electric heat pump and more, and discover the many benefits including:

  • improved air quality for better health
  • more efficient technology and reduced operating costs
  • reduced carbon footprint and environmental impact

Given these benefits, plus the many incentives available today, there has never been a better time to go electric!

Did you know? The term low carbon electrification is used to describe any number of measures that result in the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by using clean electricity instead of other forms of energy such as natural gas, diesel, propane, and gasoline. 

Rebate Incentives

Rebates may be available for installing an EV charger in a multi-family home. Some include a top-up from the City of Kamloops for eligible Kamloops residents. Click here for more information on available EV charger rebates and how to apply.

Rebates may be available for making the switch from a natural gas furnace to a heat pump. Some include a top-up from the City of Kamloops for eligible Kamloops residents. Click here for more information on available heat pump rebates and how to apply.

Electric Vehicles

Did you know? Provincial and federal sales targets regulations will require all new passenger vehicles sold in BC to be zero emissions by 2035. Visit the EV web page to learn more about the types of EVs, the benefits of driving an EV, and types of EV charging. 

With the market for EVs growing, so is the number of local drivers who own an EV. We've profiled one such Kamloops EV owner in the video below. Rena shares what she loves about owning and driving an EV!

Electric Bikes (E-Bikes)

E-Bikes are human-powered bicycles with an electric motor that assists with power and speed, making them ideal for Kamloops’ hilly terrain and longer travelling distances. Visit the e-bike web page to learn more about the types of e-bikes, the benefits of e-bikes, and e-bike charging.

Electric Heat Pumps

A heat pump is an energy-efficient alternative to other types of home heating systems, such as a natural gas furnace or electric baseboards. Plus, a heat pump can provide both efficient heating and cooling to help keep your home comfortable year round! Visit the heat pump web page to learn more about how heat pumps work.