Surrey, B.C. — FortisBC will be making changes to its rebate programs. As of June 30, the B.C. government made a regulation change that discontinued the ability to offer rebates and incentives for gas equipment that operates at less than 100 per cent energy efficiency.
FortisBC acknowledges that this regulation will change most of its rebates for gas furnaces, boilers, combination systems, water heaters, and fireplaces.
These changes mean customers can still apply for these rebates for eligible equipment that is installed, with all invoices dated on or before Dec. 31, 2023.
Customers participating in the Home Renovation Rebate Program have up to six months from the installation invoice date to submit their rebate application. For example, if the invoice date is Oct. 15, their rebate application must be submitted by April 15, 2024.
Those participating in Fortis BC’s low-income programs have up to 12 months from the installation invoice date to submit their rebate application. For example, if the invoice date is Oct. 15, their rebate application must be submitted by October 15, 2024.
There will be some exceptions for low-income customers and Indigenous communities.