How it works
Victoria's smart thermostat offer isn't something you pay for and claim back — BC Hydro sends the device free to eligible homes. It targets electric baseboard heat, where a scheduled thermostat has the biggest payoff.
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 Victoria 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 Victoria fall outside this offer — you'd buy a smart thermostat at retail instead, and it still earns its cost back through scheduling. Renters on electric baseboard heat can usually sign up without landlord approval.
How to claim it
- Check that your Victoria home heats with electric baseboards, then see everything you qualify for 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 Victoria
If you're pairing the thermostat with other HVAC work, browse HVAC contractors serving Victoria in our installer directory.
Common questions
How do I get a free smart thermostat in Victoria?
BC Hydro's electric baseboard program includes a free smart thermostat for eligible Victoria 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 Victoria 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 Victoria
Next steps
View all Victoria rebate programs → or check BC Hydro's official site → for the current source of truth.