BC HVAC Rebates & Incentives
FortisBC Dual Fuel, Heat Pump, Furnace and Water Heater Rebates for Metro Vancouver Homes
New for October 2026: FortisBC offers a dual fuel heating system rebate of up to $4,000, or up to $8,000 for income-qualified customers, when an old gas furnace is replaced with an eligible system that pairs an electric heat pump with a gas furnace. Eligibility and terms apply. Vanheat Services, a FortisBC Trade Ally Network member serving Metro Vancouver since 2008, helps homeowners review which FortisBC, BC Hydro and CleanBC programs may apply to an upgrade and guides them through the documentation. Final eligibility and amounts are determined by the program provider.
FortisBC dual fuel pages and BC Hydro product list checked October 16, 2026.
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FortisBC Dual Fuel Heating System Rebate
A dual fuel system pairs an electric heat pump with a gas furnace. The heat pump heats and cools most of the year, and the furnace takes over in the coldest weather. FortisBC's rebate took effect October 15, 2026:
- Standard rebate: up to $4,000. FortisBC standard dual fuel rebate
- Income-qualified rebate: up to $8,000. FortisBC income-qualified dual fuel rebate
- Existing equipment: replacing a gas furnace that is at least 15 years old.
- New system: a qualifying dual fuel system with an AHRI-matched heat pump and gas furnace. Check the heat pump on BC Hydro's eligible heat pump product list (central ducted, dual fuel category).
- Switchover temperature: 5°C or lower in the Lower Mainland.
- Installation: on or after October 15, 2026, by a Technical Safety BC licensed gas contractor listed on the Home Performance Contractor Network for this rebate.
Eligibility and terms apply, and FortisBC's program terms are the final word. Vanheat Services is a Home Performance Contractor Network member. Heat pump work is performed by Red Seal certified HVAC technicians, and furnace gas work by certified, professional and bonded gas technicians licensed with Technical Safety BC. See furnace installation and heat pump installation.
Other BC HVAC Rebate Programs
Each provider sets its own eligibility rules, equipment lists and amounts, and these change by program cycle, so we confirm what applies to your home before you commit.
FortisBC Rebates
FortisBC offers rebates for qualifying equipment for its customers, including the dual fuel rebate above. Current offers are listed on the FortisBC rebates and offers page.
BC Hydro Rebates
BC Hydro provides rebates for qualifying heat pumps and other electric efficiency upgrades for its electricity customers through BC Hydro Power Smart.
CleanBC Better Homes
CleanBC Better Homes is the provincial resource for home energy rebates, including the income-qualified CleanBC Energy Savings Program.
Income-Qualified Programs
Households that meet the income thresholds set by CleanBC and FortisBC income-qualified programs may be eligible for higher support on qualifying upgrades, as with the income-qualified dual fuel rebate.
Who Qualifies for BC HVAC Rebates
Eligibility is set by each program provider, but these requirements come up across the main programs.
Utility Customer Status
Most FortisBC programs require an active FortisBC natural gas account, and most BC Hydro programs require an active BC Hydro electricity account.
Property Type
Many programs are aimed at homeowners; some extend to rental properties and strata buildings depending on the upgrade.
Approved Equipment
Rebates apply to models on each program's approved list. We check your shortlist against the applicable lists before you commit.
Income Qualification
Income-qualified programs use household income thresholds set and verified by the program provider.
Qualified Contractor
Programs generally require installation by a licensed contractor, and some, like the dual fuel rebate, add contractor listing and paperwork requirements.
Dates and Deadlines
Programs set installation dates and application deadlines. We walk you through the timeline for your programs.
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How Vanheat Services Guides You Through the Rebate Process
The role we play, and the part that stays with the program provider.
Rebate Options Review
Before recommending equipment, we review which programs may apply to your home and upgrade. Final eligibility is determined by each program provider.
Equipment Selection
We help you choose models that appear on the applicable approved lists, including BC Hydro's dual fuel category for dual fuel systems.
Application Guidance
Applications are submitted by the homeowner. We walk you through the forms each program requires and complete the contractor paperwork a program asks of us.
Combining Programs
Some upgrades may qualify under more than one provider when each program's rules permit. Each provider confirms its own rules.
Financing Options
Financing is available for qualifying residential installations, subject to approval and current terms. See our financing page.
Warranty in Writing
Qualifying new installations include a 10-year parts and labour warranty, with terms provided in writing.
BC HVAC Rebates: FAQ
How much is the FortisBC dual fuel rebate?
FortisBC offers a dual fuel heating system rebate of up to $4,000, or up to $8,000 for income-qualified customers, for an eligible system that pairs an electric heat pump with a gas furnace. The program took effect October 15, 2026. Eligibility and terms apply, and FortisBC confirms the final amount when it processes the application.
Who qualifies for the FortisBC dual fuel rebate?
Key conditions include replacing an existing gas furnace that is at least 15 years old with a qualifying dual fuel heating system, an AHRI-matched heat pump and furnace combination, a switchover temperature of 5°C or lower in the Lower Mainland, installation on or after October 15, 2026, and installation by a Technical Safety BC licensed gas contractor listed on the Home Performance Contractor Network for this rebate. FortisBC's program terms are the final word.
How do I check if a heat pump qualifies?
BC Hydro's eligible heat pump product list includes a central ducted dual fuel category and can be searched by AHRI reference number, brand and model. We check your proposed equipment against the list before you commit.
How much can I get back in BC HVAC rebates?
It depends on the equipment, your existing heating system, your utility accounts and, for income-qualified programs, your household income. Apart from the dual fuel rebate above, amounts change by program cycle and are set by each program provider, so we confirm what currently applies before you commit.
Can FortisBC and BC Hydro rebates be combined?
Some upgrades may qualify under more than one provider when each program's rules permit. For dual fuel systems, BC Hydro's product list directs FortisBC customers replacing a natural gas furnace to apply through FortisBC. We help you review which programs may apply; each provider confirms its own rules during the application.
Do I need to apply for the rebate myself?
Rebate applications are submitted by the homeowner. Vanheat Services walks you through which forms apply to your upgrade and what information is needed, and some programs, including the dual fuel rebate, also require paperwork from the installing contractor.
Should I choose a furnace, a heat pump or a dual fuel system?
It depends on your home, your existing system and which programs apply at the time you upgrade. A dual fuel system keeps a gas furnace for the coldest days and uses a heat pump the rest of the time. For a full comparison, read our furnace vs heat pump in BC guide.
How long does it take to receive a rebate?
Processing times vary by program and are set by each program provider. Vanheat Services remains available to help if the provider has questions about your submission.
Rebate-Eligible Upgrades Across Metro Vancouver
Rebate guidance and installations across Metro Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and Squamish.
Upgrades That May Qualify for BC Rebates
Furnace vs Heat Pump in BC
Compare furnace, heat pump and dual fuel systems before you apply a rebate.
Heat Pump Installation
Heat pumps are the equipment most current BC programs focus on, including dual fuel systems.
Furnace Installation Vancouver
Gas furnace installation, including the furnace side of a dual fuel system.
Water Heater Installation
Qualifying water heaters may be eligible under some programs, depending on the model and current rules.
Review Your Rebate Options Before You Upgrade
Replacing a gas furnace that is 15 years or older? Ask us about the FortisBC dual fuel rebate of up to $4,000, or up to $8,000 for income-qualified customers. We help homeowners across Metro Vancouver review which FortisBC, BC Hydro and CleanBC programs may apply. Final eligibility and amounts are determined by the program provider.
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