How it works
This one works differently than Penticton's other rebate categories: BC Hydro ships the thermostat to eligible homes at no cost. It's aimed at electric baseboard heat, where a scheduled setback matters most.
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 Penticton 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
Gas, oil, and heat-pump homes in Penticton don't qualify — a smart thermostat for those systems is a retail buy, and it still pays for itself through scheduling. Renters on baseboard heat can usually apply on their own.
How to claim it
- Confirm electric baseboard heat in your Penticton home, 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 Penticton
If you're pairing the thermostat with other HVAC work, browse HVAC contractors serving Penticton in our installer directory.
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Common questions
How do I get a free smart thermostat in Penticton?
BC Hydro's electric baseboard offer gives eligible Penticton 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 Penticton 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 Penticton
Next steps
View all Penticton rebate programs → or check BC Hydro's official site → for the current source of truth.