What BC Hydro pays for windows and doors in Richmond
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.
Canada’s new heat pump rebate is worth up to $10,000. Get an email the day it opens
Planning a heat pump too? This one is on top of the rebates above, and we’ll email you the day it opens.
- Up to $10,000
- if your household earns below the median income
- $2,000
- for other homeowners who qualify
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Ottawa says you can combine them. Each program has its own rules. Amounts are the most you can get.
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A Richmond family house
Replacing 14 windows and 3 exterior doors is 17 openings, or $1,700. If you also have a sliding patio door, it is another opening. Past 20 openings the cap of $2,000 stops the rebate growing.
Richmond's homes in numbers
The 2021 Census counted 81,080 households in Richmond. About 21,040 (26%) live in homes built before 1981, and 7,175 are owner-occupied detached houses from that era. Another 42% of households live in apartments, and 29% rent. About 71% of Richmond households own their home.
Mild winters
Richmond's average January low from 2015 to 2024 was 1.5°C and the coldest day was -14.4°C. That is a mild record. Window savings on the heating bill are modest, so most of the benefit shows up as fewer drafts and less condensation.
Doors count too
The rebate pays for exterior doors that replace existing ones between a heated space and the outdoors or an unheated space. A front door, back door or patio door counts as one opening each. Interior doors do not. A door must meet the same U-factor of 1.22 W/m2-K or lower, so a plain hollow door will not qualify.
Rules that catch people out
- Installed by a licensed contractor with a GST number and a BC business licence. Self-installation is not eligible.
- Units must be new and not previously installed elsewhere.
- The home must be at least 12 months old.
- Apply within six months of the invoice date, with the invoice and label photos.
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.
Timing and paperwork
You have six months from the invoice date to apply, and the application needs the invoice and a photo of the manufacturer label on each unit. BC Hydro publishes a window and door checklist and a sample invoice. Ask the contractor to fill in the invoice the way the sample does, listing each window or door separately. A vague invoice is the usual reason a claim is sent back.
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 Richmond
- Check the home is electric-heated and at least 12 months old.
- Get quotes that list the U-factor of each window and door.
- Photograph each label on installation day.
- Keep the invoice and apply within six months.
- Add insulation or a water heater to the same application to check the bonus.
Common questions
Do doors count?
Yes. Exterior doors that replace existing ones between heated and unheated space count as one opening each.
Are townhouses in Richmond eligible?
Yes when each unit has its own meter and the account is not in a strata corporation's name.
What U-factor is required?
1.22 W/m2-K or lower.
Is there a cap?
Yes. $2,000 in total, which is 20 openings.
What if I heat with gas?
FortisBC lists $100 per opening for gas customers.
What to do next
See Richmond insulation rebates and heat pump rebates.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 9, 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 Richmond rebates → Every BC Hydro rebate →
