BC HYDRO REBATE
Electric Heat Pump Rebate
Upgrade to an Air Source Heat Pump and receive up to $11,000 on eligible high-efficiency systems.
Learn More: BC Hydro Rebates
Install an Air Source Heat Pump (Mini Split) and receive up to $2,000 on eligible high-efficiency systems.
Learn More: BC Hydro Rebates
FORTIS BC REBATES
Natural gas furnace and boiler rebate program.
Replace your old natural gas furnace or boiler with an eligible ENERGY STAR® model and you could qualify for a rebate of either $1,000 on a furnace, or $1,000 on a boiler.
Are you eligible?*
- The home must have:
- a residential FortisBC natural gas account (except for strata unit owners installing EnerChoice® fireplaces) and/or
- a residential FortisBC or municipal electricity account of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro
- If the registered owner of the property where upgrades were made is not the utility account holder (e.g. landlord/tenant) the owner must have the account holder complete the Utility Account Holder Consent form.
- The home must be a year-round primary residence at least 12 months old and be either a single-family, duplex, triplex, row home, townhouse or mobile home on a permanent foundation. New construction, additions and garage upgrades are not eligible. Apartments and condos are eligible for fireplace rebates only.
- Applications must be submitted within six months of the paid invoice date.
- Rebates cannot exceed the paid cost on the invoice.
- Only one rebate per home for a primary space heating system and a water heater is allowed.1
*You can find a complete list of requirements on the application form.
**To be verified by submitting a photograph as part of your application.
Eligible models and available rebates
| New heating system | Rebate | Eligible models |
| 95 – 96.9% AFUE furnace | $800 | Furnaces |
| 97 – 99% AFUE furnace | $1,000* | |
| 94% AFUE or higher boiler | $2,000 | Boilers |
| Energy Star certified natural gas Combi heating system (Description below) | $1,500 | Combi System |
| Energy Star qualified gas water heaters (0.67% AFUE) | $200 | Water Heaters |
| Tankless Water Heaters | $1,000 | |
| “Plus Two Upgrade” (Description below) | $300 |
How to apply
For tips on applying for your rebate, watch Fortis BC video.
- Review the application form and read our info sheet, Five things to know before your new high-efficiency furnace is installed.
- Choose and purchase an eligible ENERGY STAR furnace or boiler and have it installed with a two-pipe direct vent system by a Technical Safety BC licensed gas contractor. You can find a contractor by searching our directory.
- Complete the customer section of the application in full and have your contractor complete their part, as well as the furnace commissioning sheet, if applicable. You must also include a photograph of the new two-pipe direct vent system installed in your home and a copy of your invoice showing details of all work performed, purchase date, make and model number and installation permit number. See a sample invoice to ensure your invoice includes all required information.
- Email or mail your completed application and copies of supporting documents within 60 days of the installation date to:furnace@consumer-response.com or Furnace and Boiler Replacement Program
FortisBC
PO Box 9090
Surrey, BC V3T 5W4Note: if mailing, registered mail is recommended. - Applications may take up to 90 days to process.
