Both cities are in British Columbia, so these PowerScores are on the same regional scale — a direct, apples-to-apples comparison.
| Category | Vancouver | Fort St. John |
|---|---|---|
| 🔥 Heat Pump | 92.5 | 92.5 |
| 🧊 Insulation | 88.8 | 88.8 |
| ☀️ Solar | 88.8 | 92.5 |
| 🔋 Battery Storage | 88.8 | 92.5 |
| 🚿 Water Heater | 88.8 | 88.8 |
| 🌡️ Smart Thermostat | 88.8 | 0.0 |
| 🚗 EV Charger | 88.8 | 88.8 |
| 🪵 Windows & Doors | 92.5 | 92.5 |
| Overall PowerScore | 89.7 | 79.5 |
Vancouver has the higher overall PowerScore at 89.7/100, compared to Fort St. John's 79.5/100. PowerScore is a 0-100 average of 8 rebate categories built from real published rebate amounts, program status, and how many programs stack.
Fort St. John scores higher on solar, 92.5 vs 88.8 out of 100. Vancouver's strongest category overall is heat pump at 92.5, while Fort St. John's strongest is heat pump at 92.5.
Yes — Vancouver and Fort St. John are both in British Columbia, so their PowerScores are calculated on the same regional scale (each city's dollar value is normalized against the strongest program found anywhere in British Columbia), making this an apples-to-apples comparison.