Heat pump rebates in BC changed this month. FortisBC’s dual fuel rebate is back, BC Hydro still pays homeowners to switch from electric heat, and a new federal heat pump rebate is on the way. Here’s what each program pays, who qualifies and how to apply.
| How your home is heated now | Program | Up to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas furnace, 15+ years old | FortisBC dual fuel rebate (standard) | $4,000 | Open, for installs on or after October 15, 2026 |
| Natural gas furnace, 15+ years old, income-qualified | FortisBC dual fuel rebate (income-qualified) | $8,000 | Open, for installs on or after October 15, 2026 |
| Electric baseboards or electric furnace | BC Hydro heat pump rebate | $4,000 (whole home) | Open; $1,500 for partial home |
| Any eligible home | National Heat Pump Rebate (federal) | $10,000 (lower income) | Announced, not open yet; $2,000 above median income |
| New construction | FortisBC New Home Program | Varies by Step Code level | Open to builders |
Most programs can’t be combined on the same system, so the right choice depends on your home. We’ll tell you which one pays the most at your free estimate.
FortisBC relaunched its dual fuel rebate for installations completed on or after October 15, 2026. A dual fuel system pairs a new high-efficiency gas furnace with an electric heat pump. The heat pump heats and cools your home most of the year, and the furnace takes over when it gets cold.
| Household size | Maximum household income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $51,100 |
| 2 | $63,600 |
| 3 | $78,200 |
| 4 | $94,900 |
| 5 | $107,600 |
| 6 | $121,400 |
| 7+ | $135,100 |
Contractor requirements: the installer must be a gas contractor licensed with Technical Safety BC and a member of the Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN). [O2 to confirm HPCN membership before this section goes live]
Not eligible: new construction, additions, and warranty or insurance replacements. You also can’t combine this rebate with other FortisBC, provincial or federal rebates on the same system.
Applying: apply within six months of your invoice. FortisBC says processing can take up to 90 days.
If your home is heated mainly by electric baseboards or an electric furnace, the BC Hydro heat pump rebate is the main heat pump rebate in BC for you:
Income-qualified homeowners may get a higher CleanBC heat pump rebate through the province’s income-qualified programs instead.
On October 8, 2026, the federal government announced the National Heat Pump Rebate, a 2 billion dollar program and the newest heat pump rebate for BC homeowners:
It isn’t open yet. The government is aiming to launch in early 2027 and is exploring whether installations before launch could qualify, but that hasn’t been confirmed. The rules on combining it with FortisBC or BC Hydro rebates haven’t been published either. We’ll update this page as soon as they are.
If your system is working, it may be worth getting a quote now and timing the install once the rules are clear. If your furnace or baseboards are failing, don’t wait: the BC programs are open today.
New construction doesn’t qualify for the rebates above. Builders can instead apply to FortisBC’s New Home Program, which offers incentives for homes that reach higher BC Energy Step Code levels with qualifying equipment. It needs a program-qualified energy advisor and has deadlines, so plan it at the design stage.
You may be able to claim separate rebates for separate upgrades, such as insulation or windows, through other programs. We’ll check before you commit.
We check how your home is heated, your furnace’s age and which program fits.
A CSA F280 heat load calculation, which most rebates require.
Qualifying equipment, with the expected rebate shown separately.
Done to program rules, including the switchover temperature and smart thermostat for dual fuel.
We submit the commissioning data and photos on installation day and give you the invoice, load calculation and documents you need.
You apply online within the deadline, and the rebate is paid to you.
For gas-heated homes, it’s the FortisBC income-qualified dual fuel rebate of up to $8,000. For electric-heated homes, it’s BC Hydro’s whole-home rebate of up to $4,000. The federal National Heat Pump Rebate has been announced but isn’t open yet.
If it’s working well, waiting can make sense, since 15 years is the minimum for the FortisBC dual fuel rebate. If it’s failing, compare the cost of repairs with the rebate you’d get later. We can help you weigh it up.
Not from FortisBC right now. The dual fuel rebate requires a new furnace and a heat pump together.
You pay the contractor, then apply and receive the rebate from the program. Processing can take weeks to months.
Yes. These are provincial and federal programs, so they apply across the Fraser Valley, not just in Abbotsford.
No. BC Hydro and FortisBC rebates require installation by a registered contractor.
Book a free in-home estimate and we’ll tell you which heat pump or furnace rebate fits your home and what you’d pay after it. Prefer to talk first? Call 604-619-0202.
Sources: FortisBC dual fuel rebate pages · BC Hydro heat pump rebates · Government of Canada National Heat Pump Rebate announcement · BetterHomesBC
