How it works
Unlike a typical rebate, Burnaby's smart thermostat offer isn't something you pay for and claim back — BC Hydro sends the device free to homes that qualify. It's built around electric baseboard heat, where scheduling makes the biggest dent in the bill.
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 Burnaby 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
If your Burnaby home runs on gas, oil, or a heat pump, this offer doesn't apply — you'd buy a smart thermostat at retail instead, and it still earns its keep through scheduling. Renters on baseboard heat can typically apply on their own, since there's nothing structural to approve.
How to claim it
- Check that your Burnaby home heats with electric baseboards, then run the free rebate assessment to see everything else you qualify for
- 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 Burnaby
If you're pairing the thermostat with other HVAC work, browse HVAC contractors serving Burnaby in our installer directory.
Common questions
How do I get a free smart thermostat in Burnaby?
BC Hydro's electric baseboard offer gives eligible Burnaby homes a free smart thermostat, 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 Burnaby 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 Burnaby
Next steps
View all Burnaby rebate programs → or check BC Hydro's official site → for the current source of truth.