How it works
Coquitlam's version of this program works differently from the other categories — BC Hydro sends the thermostat to eligible homes rather than reimbursing a purchase. It's built for electric baseboard heat, where overnight scheduling has the biggest payoff.
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 Coquitlam 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
This offer skips gas, oil, and heat-pump homes in Coquitlam — you'd buy a smart thermostat at retail there, and it still pays for itself through scheduling. Renters on electric baseboard heat can generally apply without going through a landlord.
How to claim it
- Confirm your Coquitlam home runs on electric baseboards, then check the rest of your options 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 Coquitlam
If you're pairing the thermostat with other HVAC work, browse HVAC contractors serving Coquitlam in our installer directory.
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Common questions
How do I get a free smart thermostat in Coquitlam?
BC Hydro's electric baseboard offer covers a free smart thermostat for eligible Coquitlam 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 Coquitlam 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 Coquitlam
Next steps
View all Coquitlam rebate programs → or check BC Hydro's official site → for the current source of truth.