BC Rebates & Incentives for HVAC Upgrades
Quick answer: Vanheat Services, a FortisBC Trade Ally Network member serving Metro Vancouver since 2008, helps homeowners review which BC rebate programs may apply to a heat pump, furnace, air conditioning or water heater upgrade, and guides them through the documentation steps. Final eligibility and incentive amounts are determined by the program provider. Call (604) 281-4790 to review your options.
Rebate options may currently be available through FortisBC, BC Hydro and CleanBC, depending on the equipment, your existing heating system and each program's current requirements. Amounts change by program cycle; we confirm what applies before you commit. Vanheat Services guides you through which programs fit your upgrade and what each application involves.
Official program links verified September 6, 2026.
Not sure which system to apply rebates toward? Read our furnace vs heat pump in BC comparison first. It covers upfront costs, operating costs and how the rebate programs treat each system.
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Current BC HVAC Rebate Programs
These are the main program providers for homeowners in Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. 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 high-efficiency gas equipment and heat pump upgrades for its natural gas customers, along with programs for converting a home's primary heating from oil or propane to natural gas. Current offers, equipment requirements and amounts 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 the BC Hydro Power Smart program. Some upgrades may qualify under more than one provider's program when each program's rules permit.
CleanBC Better Homes
The provincial CleanBC Better Homes site is the central resource for provincial home energy rebates, including the Home Renovation Rebate and the income-qualified CleanBC Energy Savings Program, which offers higher support levels for households that meet its income thresholds.
Income-Qualified Programs
Households that meet the income thresholds set by CleanBC and FortisBC income-qualified programs may be eligible for substantially higher support on qualifying upgrades. The thresholds, covered equipment and support levels are set by the program providers and verified during their application process.
Who Qualifies for BC HVAC Rebates
Eligibility is determined by each program provider, but these are the requirements that come up most often 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. Homes with both may have options under both providers.
Property Type
Many programs are aimed at homeowners; some extend to rental properties and strata buildings depending on the upgrade. Each program's rules state which property types it covers.
Approved Equipment
Rebates apply to equipment models on each program's approved list. We help you review which models on your shortlist appear on the applicable lists before you commit to an installation.
Income Qualification
Income-qualified programs use household income thresholds set and verified by the program provider. Meeting a threshold can change which support level applies to the same upgrade.
Licensed Contractor Installation
Rebate programs generally require installation by a licensed contractor, and some specify additional contractor requirements. Vanheat Services is a FortisBC Trade Ally Network member.
Application Deadlines
Each program sets a deadline for submitting the application after installation. We walk you through the submission timeline for your programs so you know when each window closes.
A Vanheat Services heat pump installation. We help you review which rebate programs may apply before work begins.
How Vanheat Services Guides You Through the Rebate Process
Rebate applications are time-sensitive and the paperwork can be confusing. Here is the role we play, and the part that stays with the program provider.
Rebate Options Review
Before recommending equipment, we help you review which programs may apply to your home and upgrade, so the options are on the table before installation begins. Final eligibility is determined by each program provider.
Equipment Selection
We help you choose from models that appear on the applicable programs' approved equipment lists, so the equipment you install lines up with the programs you plan to apply to.
Application Guidance
Applications are submitted by the homeowner. After installation, we walk you through which forms each program requires and what information you need, and we stay available to answer questions as you work through them.
Combining Programs
Some upgrades may qualify under more than one provider when each program's stacking rules permit. We help you review the combinations that may apply; each provider confirms its own rules during the application.
Financing Options
If upfront cost is a concern, financing options are available on qualifying installations, subject to approval and current terms. See our financing page for details.
Support After You Submit
If the program provider has questions about your application after you submit it, we are available to help you respond.
Why Metro Vancouver Homeowners Choose Vanheat Services
Installing the equipment is half the job. Making sure the paperwork side of a rebate-eligible upgrade is reviewed and understood before work begins is the other half.
FortisBC Trade Ally Network Member
Vanheat Services is a FortisBC Trade Ally Network member and can help you review applicable program requirements for qualifying installations.
10-Year Parts and Labour Warranty
Qualifying new installations include a 10-year parts and labour warranty, terms provided in writing.
Honest Advice
We recommend an upgrade only when it makes financial sense for your home after accounting for applicable rebates, energy savings and the state of your current system.
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Real reviews from 250+ customers across Metro Vancouver, many from heat pump and air conditioning installations and rebate-eligible upgrades.
"It completed most of the paperwork dealing with the City and Strata, saving me a lot of time on those tedious work. It's efficiently finishing the installation in 2 days, clean and tidy. VanHeat Services also has a very good and reliable after sale service giving you a peace of mind."
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Read All Reviews on GoogleFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions Metro Vancouver homeowners ask about BC HVAC rebates and incentives.
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. Amounts change by program cycle and are set by each program provider, so we confirm what currently applies before you commit. The current figures are published by FortisBC, BC Hydro and CleanBC on their official program pages.
Should I apply my rebate toward a furnace or a heat pump?
It depends on your home, your existing system and which programs apply to each option at the time you upgrade. For a full comparison of upfront costs, operating costs and how the rebate programs treat each system, read our furnace vs heat pump in BC guide.
Can FortisBC and BC Hydro rebates be combined?
Some upgrades may qualify under more than one provider when each program's stacking rules permit. We help you review the combinations that may apply to your upgrade; each provider confirms its own rules and final eligibility during the application.
Do I need to apply for the rebate myself?
Rebate applications are submitted by the homeowner. After installation, Vanheat Services walks you through which forms apply to your upgrade and what information is needed, and stays available to answer questions as you work through them.
What equipment qualifies for BC HVAC rebates?
Each program maintains its own approved equipment list, and qualifying models change as the lists are updated. We help you review which models on your shortlist appear on the applicable lists before you commit to an installation.
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.
Upgrades That May Qualify for BC Rebates
These are the most common upgrades Vanheat Services installs that homeowners pair with BC rebate program applications.
Furnace vs Heat Pump in BC
Compare both systems before you apply a rebate: upfront costs, operating costs and how the programs treat each option for your home.
Heat Pump Installation
Heating and cooling in a single system. Heat pumps are the equipment category most of the current BC programs focus on.
Furnace Installation Vancouver
High-efficiency furnace upgrades may qualify under FortisBC programs when the model appears on the applicable approved equipment list.
Water Heater Installation
Qualifying tankless and heat pump water heaters may be eligible under FortisBC and income-qualified programs, depending on the model and current program rules.
Review Your Rebate Options Before You Upgrade
Vanheat Services helps homeowners across Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland understand which FortisBC, BC Hydro and CleanBC programs may apply to a qualifying upgrade, and guides you through the documentation. Final eligibility and amounts are determined by the program provider.