How it works
Kamloops homeowners don't pay upfront for this one: BC Hydro mails a free thermostat to eligible electric-baseboard homes. Scheduling matters most on baseboard heat, which is why the offer is limited to that group.
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 Kamloops 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
Kamloops homes on gas, oil, or a heat pump don't qualify for this offer — you'd buy a smart thermostat at retail instead, and scheduling still pays it off over time. Renters on baseboard heat usually apply without landlord involvement.
How to claim it
- Check that electric baseboards heat your Kamloops home, then see your full picture 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 Kamloops
If you're pairing the thermostat with other HVAC work, browse HVAC contractors serving Kamloops in our installer directory.
Common questions
How do I get a free smart thermostat in Kamloops?
BC Hydro's electric baseboard offer includes a free smart thermostat for eligible Kamloops 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 Kamloops 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 Kamloops
Next steps
View all Kamloops rebate programs → or check BC Hydro's official site → for the current source of truth.