How it works
Squamish's version skips the reimbursement step: BC Hydro mails a free thermostat to homes that qualify. The offer is built around electric baseboard heat, where scheduling makes the most difference.
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 Squamish 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 Squamish don't qualify for this specific offer — you'd buy a smart thermostat at retail, and scheduling still earns back the cost. Renters on baseboard heat usually apply directly.
How to claim it
- Confirm your Squamish home runs on electric baseboard heat, then check what else applies 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 Squamish
If you're pairing the thermostat with other HVAC work, browse HVAC contractors serving Squamish in our installer directory.
Common questions
How do I get a free smart thermostat in Squamish?
BC Hydro's electric baseboard program gives eligible Squamish 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 Squamish 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 Squamish
Next steps
View all Squamish rebate programs → or check BC Hydro's official site → for the current source of truth.