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FortisBC Natural Gas Furnace Rebate

FortisBC is offering up to $1,000 when replacing your old gas furnace with an eligible high-efficiency ENERGY STAR® model.

This upgrade can count towards the Two Upgrade Bonus or the Home Energy Improvement Bonus of the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program.

Available Rebates

New heating system Rebate Amount
95-96.9% AFUE furnace $800
97-99% AFUE furnace $1,000
  • Optional: Connected thermostat – $150
  • You are eligible for one primary space heating system rebate per home, regardless of the number of systems installed. For example, you cannot get a rebate for a furnace and heat pump, even if you install a new dual fuel heat pump system. Your second rebate application will be denied.

Eligibility Requirements

  • You must be a FortisBC residential natural gas customer.
  • Homes primarily heated by natural gas supplied by Pacific Northern Gas are not eligible.
  • Natural gas must be your current primary heating system fuel type.
  • To count the upgrade towards the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program, the furnace must:
    • Be installed in an eligible home.
    • Home must be a year-round primary residence that is at least 12 months old.
  • Self-installations are not eligible.

Upgrade Requirements

  • Your existing furnace must be at least 10 years old and must not require repairs in excess of $1,000 (pre-tax, including parts and labour). Emergency replacements are not eligible.
  • You must install an eligible ENERGY STAR furnace with a two-pipe direct vent system. Manufacturer’s instructions permitting alternatives are not eligible. A photo of the two-pipe direct vent system must be made available upon request (sample 1, sample 2).
  • The system must undergo commissioning to ensure it is installed and operating according to best practice. A copy of the completed commissioning sheet must be made available upon request.
  • Please see the eligible model list for furnaces. The new heating system must become your primary heating system.
  • Connected thermostats must be installed by your licensed contractor at the same time as the new qualifying furnace installation and must be on the eligible model list for connected thermostats.

How to Apply

  1. Carefully read the Program Requirements and Additional Terms and Conditions to confirm your eligibility.
  2. Purchase an eligible natural gas furnace and have it installed by a licensed gas contractor. Optional: Purchase and install an eligible connected thermostat.
  3. Once your upgrades are installed, complete the online application form, and include a copy of your invoice showing details of all work performed, purchase date, make and model number and installation permit number. A FortisBC account is required.

Deadlines

  • Application must be emailed or postmarked within 6 months of the invoice date of your natural gas furnace or boiler installation.
  • The application form for the Two Upgrade Bonus must be submitted within 6 months of the second bonus-eligible upgrade. You must complete your second bonus-eligible upgrade within 18 months of the invoice date of the first bonus-eligible upgrade.
  • The application form for the Home Energy Improvement Bonus must be submitted within 6 months of the date of your post-upgrade EnerGuide home evaluation. You must complete your post-upgrade EnerGuide home evaluation within 18 months of your pre-upgrade EnerGuide home evaluation.

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