How it works
Unlike the other categories on this site, Vancouver's smart thermostat program isn't a rebate you apply for after the fact — BC Hydro ships the device to eligible homes for free. The catch is eligibility: it's built for homes heating with electric baseboards, where scheduling has the biggest impact.
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 Vancouver 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
If your Vancouver home heats with a gas furnace, oil, or a heat pump, this specific offer doesn't apply — a smart thermostat there is a retail purchase, though it still pays for itself through better scheduling. Renters on electric baseboard heat can typically apply directly rather than going through a landlord, since there's no structural work involved.
How to claim it
- Confirm your Vancouver home heats with electric baseboards and check eligibility 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 Vancouver
If you're pairing the thermostat with other HVAC work, browse HVAC contractors serving Vancouver in our installer directory.
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Common questions
How do I get a free smart thermostat in Vancouver?
BC Hydro's electric baseboard program covers a free smart thermostat for eligible Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver
Next steps
View all Vancouver rebate programs → or check BC Hydro's official site → for the current source of truth.