How it works
Vernon's program works differently from a typical rebate — BC Hydro ships a free thermostat to homes that qualify rather than reimbursing a purchase. It's built for electric baseboard heat, where scheduling saves the 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 Vernon 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
This offer doesn't cover gas, oil, or heat-pump homes in Vernon — a smart thermostat there is bought at retail, and it still pays off through scheduling. Renters on baseboard heat can generally apply directly.
How to claim it
- Confirm your Vernon home is on electric baseboard heat, 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 Vernon
If you're pairing the thermostat with other HVAC work, browse HVAC contractors serving Vernon in our installer directory.
Common questions
How do I get a free smart thermostat in Vernon?
BC Hydro's electric baseboard offer gives eligible Vernon 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 Vernon 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 Vernon
Next steps
View all Vernon rebate programs → or check BC Hydro's official site → for the current source of truth.