How it works
The Abbotsford smart thermostat offer skips the usual apply-then-wait rebate process — BC Hydro mails the device to eligible homes at no charge. It's aimed at homes on electric baseboards, where a scheduled thermostat cuts standby heat and overnight overheating.
No purchase price, no receipt to submit — the thermostat ships once you're approved.
The offer targets baseboard-heated homes specifically, where scheduling has the biggest impact on the bill.
Who qualifies
- You own or rent a home in Abbotsford that currently heats with electric baseboards
- Your unit doesn't already have a compatible smart thermostat installed
- You're a BC Hydro account holder at the service address
What it doesn't cover
Homes in Abbotsford heating with gas, oil, or a heat pump don't qualify for this specific offer — a smart thermostat there is a retail purchase, though it still pays for itself through better scheduling. Renters on electric baseboard heat can usually sign up directly, since no structural work is involved.
How to claim it
- Confirm your Abbotsford home is on electric baseboard heat, then check what else you qualify for with the free rebate assessment
- Sign up through BC Hydro's electric baseboard thermostat offer
- Install the thermostat yourself, or have your HVAC contractor set it up during another visit
- Set your schedule — lower temperatures overnight and while you're out are where the real savings come from
Find an installer in Abbotsford
If you're pairing the thermostat with other HVAC work, browse HVAC contractors serving Abbotsford in our installer directory.
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Common questions
How do I get a free smart thermostat in Abbotsford?
BC Hydro's electric baseboard rebate offer includes a free smart thermostat for eligible Abbotsford homes, as long as your home currently heats with electric baseboards. BC Hydro ships the thermostat directly once you sign up through their electric baseboard offer — there's no purchase or mail-in receipt required.
Does the Abbotsford smart thermostat offer work if I heat with gas or a heat pump?
No. This particular free-thermostat offer is tied to electric baseboard heating specifically. If you're on gas, oil, or already have a heat pump, a smart thermostat still helps with scheduling and setbacks, but you'd buy one at retail rather than through this program.
Other rebates in Abbotsford
Next steps
View all Abbotsford rebate programs → or check BC Hydro's official site → for the current source of truth.