What BC Hydro pays for windows and doors in Chilliwack
We re-read BC Hydro's window and door page on October 2, 2026. The rebate is for homes heated mainly by electricity. FortisBC lists $100 per opening for its gas customers, except in the City of Vancouver.
Windows and doors
Paid for each window or door that replaces an existing one between a heated space and outdoors.
Cap
That is 20 openings at $100 each. A bay window counts as one opening.
Energy rating
The window or door must have a maximum U-factor of 1.22 W/m2-K, which is BC Hydro's Tier 2 level.
More than one upgrade
BC Hydro adds a bonus when you finish more than one eligible upgrade.
Lower incomes
Income-qualified customers can apply for free upgrades.
A Chilliwack farmhouse
A farmhouse with 18 windows and 3 exterior doors is 21 openings, one over the cap. The rebate is $2,000. The barn and shop windows earn nothing, because outbuildings are not eligible.
Chilliwack's homes in numbers
The 2021 Census counted 35,760 households in Chilliwack. Detached houses are 54% of households, and 72% own. About 12,080 (34%) live in homes built before 1981, and 6,495 are owner-occupied detached houses from that period. Only 21% live in apartments.
Farm lots and the 12-month rule
The program covers the home, not barns, garages, workshops or outbuildings. The home must be at least 12 months old and a year-round primary residence. A farmhouse with a separate suite can qualify when each part has its own meter.
Weather
Chilliwack's average January low from 2015 to 2024 was 0.2°C and the coldest day was -17.5°C. Winters are wet and mild with a few sharp cold snaps. Condensation on old glass is a common complaint, and a low-U window helps.
Counting openings and certification
Each rough opening counts as one. A bay window is one. Skylights are excluded. Units need a U-factor of 1.22 W/m2-K or lower and a listing from CSA, Intertek, Labtest, QAI or NFRC.
Reading a U-factor label
The rebate needs a U-factor of 1.22 W/m2-K or lower, and lower means less heat loss. Many window labels show the older imperial scale instead. To convert, multiply the imperial number by 5.678. A label that says U-0.30 equals 1.70 W/m2-K, which is too high. A label that says U-0.21 equals about 1.19 W/m2-K and passes. Ask the contractor to quote the metric value for each model so you do not have to convert.
Stacking a second upgrade
BC Hydro pays a bonus of up to $2,000 when you finish more than one eligible upgrade, but its page does not give a formula, so ask when you apply. FortisBC lists a $300 second-upgrade bonus or an EnerGuide improvement bonus of $750 to $2,000. Windows pair naturally with insulation, since both cut heat loss through the building envelope.
Use BC Hydro's consumer guide
BC Hydro publishes a consumer guide for window and door replacement. It covers frame materials, glazing types and what to ask a contractor. Read it before you take quotes, so you can compare units on the same terms. The program only checks the U-factor, certification and installation rules, so the other choices are yours.
If your income is lower
BC Hydro sends income-qualified customers to the CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program instead, and the two cannot be combined. The 2026 program document lists no insulation or window rebates, so the free Energy Conservation Assistance Program is the route to ask about.
How to claim in Chilliwack
- Check the home is electric-heated and a primary residence.
- Get quotes that list the U-factor of each unit.
- Photograph each label on installation day.
- Keep the invoice and apply within six months.
- Add insulation to the same application to check the bonus.
Common questions
Do barn windows count?
No. Only the home qualifies.
How many openings are paid?
Up to 20, at $100 each.
How cold does Chilliwack get?
The average January low was 0.2°C and the coldest day in 2015 to 2024 was -17.5°C.
Is there a bonus?
BC Hydro pays a bonus of up to $2,000 for more than one eligible upgrade.
What if I heat with gas?
FortisBC lists $100 per opening for gas customers.
What to do next
See Chilliwack insulation rebates and heat pump rebates.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 2, 2026: BC Hydro window and door rebates, BC Hydro program eligibility, FortisBC window and door rebates, Statistics Canada 2021 Census, table 98-10-0233-01. All Chilliwack rebates → Every BC Hydro rebate →