Short answer: BC Hydro's smart thermostat rebate is for baseboard heat only: from October 2026 you can get up to five free Mysa or Sinopé thermostats. There is no BC Hydro rebate for an air conditioner, a furnace, or fridges and washers right now. The biggest open rebates are up to $4,000 for a heat pump that replaces electric heat (which also cools your home), and up to $10,000 for solar plus a battery.
Here for a furnace or air conditioner? BC Hydro doesn't rebate either one. See our BC furnace and AC rebate guide for what FortisBC and CleanBC do offer, and when a heat pump is the smarter buy.
| What you're buying | BC Hydro pays | Main rule |
|---|---|---|
| Smart thermostat (baseboards) | Free, up to 5 (from Oct 2026) | Mysa or Sinopé line-voltage; enrolled in Peak Saver |
| Smart thermostat you already own | $100 to enroll + $50 each winter | Peak Saver; line-voltage baseboard only |
| Air conditioner | None right now | The AC offer has ended. A heat pump is the rebated way to add cooling. |
| Furnace | None | BC Hydro doesn't rebate furnaces |
| Fridge, washer, dryer | None listed Sept 28, 2026 | Seasonal offers come and go; check before you shop |
| Heat pump | Up to $4,000 whole home, $1,500 partial, + up to $1,000 bonus (Aug 1 - Oct 31, 2026) | Must replace electric heat; HPCN contractor |
| Heat pump water heater | Up to $1,000 | Replacing an electric water heater |
| Insulation | Attic up to $900; walls or basement up to $1,200 each | Paid per sq. ft. and R-value added; HPCN contractor |
| Windows and doors | $100 each, up to $2,000 | U-factor 1.22 or less; not in City of Vancouver |
| Solar panels | $1,000 per kW, up to $5,000 | Max 50% of cost; approved before install |
| Home battery | Up to $5,000 with Peak Saver ($1,500 without, paired with solar) | Must be on the approved list; Tesla not eligible |
| Level 2 EV charger | 50% up to $350, + $200 power management device | Apply within 180 days |
Doing two or more renovation upgrades (like a heat pump plus insulation) can add a BC Hydro bonus of up to $2,000.
BC Hydro's thermostat offers are for homes heated by electric baseboards. That means line-voltage thermostats like Mysa and Sinopé. There are two ways in:
| Your situation | What you get |
|---|---|
| Baseboards, no smart thermostat yet | Up to 5 free Mysa or Sinopé thermostats from October 2026, already enrolled in Peak Saver. Then $50 each winter ($100 if income-qualified). |
| You already own a Mysa or Sinopé baseboard thermostat | Enroll it in Peak Saver: $100 one-time bill credit + $50 each winter. That's the "$150" you may have seen. |
| Ecobee or Nest on a furnace or heat pump | No BC Hydro thermostat rebate. |
| FortisBC electric customer (Kelowna, Penticton) | BC Hydro offers don't apply. FortisBC has its own connected-thermostat rebate (up to $150, electric central heat only). |
Peak Saver events run November to March and last up to four hours. BC Hydro may lower your heat a couple of degrees. You can opt out of any event, but if you skip more than half, you may lose that season's reward. Mysa vs Ecobee vs Nest: which fits your heat · Peak Saver, explained.
BC Hydro's air conditioner offer has ended. If you want cooling, a heat pump is the better buy. It cools in summer and heats in winter. If it replaces electric heat, BC Hydro pays up to $4,000, plus up to $1,000 more for installs finished by October 31, 2026.
| If you have… | Best move |
|---|---|
| Electric baseboards and want AC | Ductless heat pump. Eligible for BC Hydro's heat pump rebate. |
| Electric furnace and want AC | Ducted heat pump. Eligible if it meets BC Hydro's rules. |
| Gas furnace and want AC | No BC Hydro money. Income-qualified homes may get CleanBC help. See BC furnace and AC rebates. |
| A health condition and low income | People referred by a health authority Home Care or Mental Health and Substance Use program can get a free portable AC from BC Hydro. |
BC Hydro doesn't rebate furnaces, gas or electric. If you have a gas furnace, the only heat pump money right now is the income-qualified CleanBC program (up to $13,000 at Income Level 1, less at Levels 2 and 3). Our BC furnace rebate page covers FortisBC and CleanBC options in full, so we won't repeat it here. For heat pumps, see the BC heat pump rebate guide.
When we checked BC Hydro's product rebates page on September 28, 2026, no appliance discounts were listed. BC Hydro has run seasonal in-store discounts before, so check again before you buy. If you're a FortisBC electric customer (for example Kelowna or Penticton), FortisBC pays up to $100 on an efficient fridge and up to $250 on a washer or dryer.
Honest take: don't replace a working fridge just for a rebate. A new one rarely pays back fast. Replace it when it breaks, and pick an ENERGY STAR model then.
You apply after the install, within 6 months of your invoice. The installer must be a Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) member, and the heat pump must be on BC Hydro's eligible list. For the full $4,000, it must meet 100% of your heating at -5°C and replace electric heat. Compare top-rated local heat pump installers, ranked by Google reviews: Vancouver · Surrey · Victoria · Prince George.
If FortisBC is your electric utility, BC Hydro's programs don't apply. FortisBC has its own versions. See BC Hydro vs FortisBC rebates.
Yes, for baseboard heat. From October 2026, BC Hydro customers with electric baseboards can get up to five free Mysa or Sinopé line-voltage thermostats, pre-enrolled in Peak Saver. If you already own one, enrolling it in Peak Saver pays $100 plus $50 each winter. Ecobee and Nest don't qualify.
Not right now. BC Hydro's product rebates page says its air conditioner offer has ended. If you want cooling, a heat pump is the rebated option: up to $4,000 if it replaces electric heat. Income-qualified people referred by a health authority program can apply for a free portable AC.
No. BC Hydro does not rebate furnaces. It rebates heat pumps that replace electric heat (up to $4,000). FortisBC and CleanBC handle gas-related offers.
When we checked on September 28, 2026, BC Hydro listed no active appliance discounts. BC Hydro has run seasonal in-store discounts before, so check its product rebates page before you shop. FortisBC electric customers (Kelowna, Penticton and others) can get up to $100 on a fridge and up to $250 on a washer or dryer.
Yes, starting October 2026, for BC Hydro customers with electric baseboard heat. You can order up to five free Mysa or Sinopé thermostats. They come already enrolled in Peak Saver.
Solar plus a battery with Peak Saver can reach $10,000. For heating, the heat pump rebate is up to $4,000, plus up to $1,000 extra for installs done Aug 1 to Oct 31, 2026.
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See your city's rebates →Sources, checked September 28, 2026: BC Hydro product rebates · B.C. government: free smart thermostats (2026) · BC Hydro Peak Saver · BC Hydro heat pump rebates · heat pump water heater · insulation · windows and doors · EV chargers · programs based on income · solar and battery · FortisBC fridge · FortisBC washer and dryer · CleanBC Energy Savings Program.
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