2026 rebates · Vernon and the North Okanagan
Heat Pump and Furnace Rebates in Vernon BC
Homes heated with electricity, and now many heated with natural gas, can get money back on a new heat pump. Choose how your home is heated to see what applies, then let us size and install a system that meets the program rules.
Registered with the Home Performance Contractor Network. Our team is HRAI certified in heat loss and gain calculations, which both FortisBC dual fuel rebates require.
Get a rebate-ready quote
Tell us how your home is heated now. We’ll tell you which rebates fit and quote equipment that qualifies.
Rebate finder
What heats your home now?
Rebates depend on the fuel you’re replacing. Pick yours to see the programs that apply in Vernon.
FortisBC · installs from Oct 15, 2026
Dual fuel heating system
$4,000 max
A ducted heat pump paired with a new 95% gas furnace, replacing a furnace that’s at least 15 years old. Add $300 when you complete a second CleanBC upgrade.
FortisBC · income-qualified
Dual fuel heating system
$8,000 max
The same system for households under the income limits, such as $94,900 for a family of four. Add $350 for a second upgrade.
FortisBC
Furnace and appliance servicing
$150 max
$50 for a furnace or boiler service, $50 for a tankless water heater and $25 per fireplace. A separate $50 covers heat pump servicing. A fall furnace tune-up qualifies.
Under the income limits? The CleanBC Energy Savings Program pays up to $13,000 for a heat pump in a gas-heated home. FortisBC dual fuel rebates can’t be combined with other rebate programs.
CleanBC Home Renovation Rebate
Whole-home heat pump
$4,000 max
Replaces baseboards or an electric furnace. A heat pump that covers at least half the home qualifies for $1,500.
CleanBC Home Renovation Rebate
Heat pump water heater
$1,000 max
When it replaces an electric hot water tank.
CleanBC Home Renovation Rebate
Second-upgrade bonus
$2,000 max
Paid on top when you complete more than one upgrade.
Most CleanBC rebates need a program-registered contractor. Replacing an existing heat pump or adding a head to one does not qualify. Apply within six months.
FortisBC · pre-qualify by Dec 31, 2026
Switch to a natural gas furnace or boiler
$3,800 max
$2,000 for an ENERGY STAR furnace or boiler plus a $1,000 bonus. Combination systems get $2,800 plus the bonus. A gas water heater installed at the same time adds up to $800.
FortisBC · pre-qualify by Dec 31, 2026
Natural gas wall furnace
$1,200 max
For a garage, basement, shop or cabin where ductwork isn’t practical. $1,000 plus a $200 bonus.
Both are for homes getting a new FortisBC gas line. The bonus needs a FortisBC pre-qualification code before work starts, with the install paid by March 31, 2027.
CleanBC Energy Savings Program
Heat pump for a house or townhome
$13,000 max
Any heating fuel, natural gas included. Condos heated with electricity can get up to $5,000. Add-on rebates can cover an electrical service upgrade.
CleanBC Energy Savings Program
Heat pump water heater
$3,500 max
For houses and townhomes, or condos with electric water heating.
FortisBC · income-qualified
Dual fuel heating system
$8,000 max
For gas-heated homes keeping a furnace as backup. Proof of income goes in with the application. Can’t be combined with the Energy Savings Program.
The Energy Savings Program needs a pre-registration code before work starts. The amount depends on household income and size.
Amounts are program maximums, checked against each program’s website on October 25, 2026. A rebate can’t be more than what you paid.
New for gas-heated homes
Dual fuel: a heat pump with your furnace as backup
Until October 15 a gas-heated home in Vernon had no standard heat pump rebate. FortisBC now pays up to $4,000, or up to $8,000 for income-qualified households, when a heat pump and a new high-efficiency furnace replace a gas furnace that’s at least 15 years old. The heat pump carries most of the season and the furnace takes over at 2 °C or colder, the switch-over FortisBC sets for the Southern Interior.
To qualify
- Your current gas furnace is at least 15 years old
- Ducted heat pump plus a 95% furnace and a connected thermostat
- Sized with a program-approved heat load calculation
- Installed on or after October 15, 2026 by an HPCN-listed contractor
Why the installer matters
Rebates are won or lost on install day
FortisBC only pays dual fuel rebates when the contractor is on the Home Performance Contractor Network at the time of the install. Coldstream Mechanical is registered and our team has HRAI training.
HPCN registered
Required for both FortisBC dual fuel rebates. Check the listing before you book any installer.
HRAI heat load sizing
FortisBC rejects rule-of-thumb sizing. Our team is HRAI certified in heat loss and gain calculations.
Photos on the day
Commissioning data and photos of the old and new systems go to FortisBC on install day. They can’t be added later.
Paperwork on the invoice
Make, model, permit number and our Technical Safety BC licence number, ready for your application.
How to claim
From quote to rebate in four steps
Most programs pay after the work is done, so the order matters.
1
Check what you qualify for
Use the CleanBC rebate finder or call a free Energy Coach at 1-844-881-9790.
2
Pre-register if required
The Energy Savings Program and the FortisBC switch-to-gas bonus need a code before work starts.
3
Book the install
We quote equipment on the program’s qualified list and handle the install-day paperwork.
4
Apply once it’s paid
You apply to the program directly with our invoice. Most programs give you six months.
Not sure which rebate fits your home?
Book a visit. We’ll look at your current system and tell you which programs you can use before you spend anything.
Rebate questions from Vernon homeowners
Rebate programs change during the year. Confirm the current amount on the program’s website before you buy.
Does a gas-heated home in Vernon qualify for a heat pump rebate?
Yes, since October 15, 2026, if the furnace is at least 15 years old. FortisBC’s dual fuel rebate pays up to $4,000 for a heat pump plus a new high-efficiency furnace, or up to $8,000 for income-qualified households. Households under the CleanBC income limits can look at the Energy Savings Program instead, which pays up to $13,000.
Is Coldstream Mechanical a registered rebate contractor?
Yes. We’re registered with the Home Performance Contractor Network, which FortisBC requires for its dual fuel rebates. Our team is HRAI certified in heat loss and gain calculations.
Is there a rebate for central air conditioning in BC?
Not for an air conditioner that only cools. CleanBC and FortisBC rebates cover heat pumps, which cool in summer and heat in winter. See our air conditioning services.
Can I combine rebates?
Sometimes. A second CleanBC upgrade can add up to $2,000, and FortisBC’s switch-to-gas rebates grow when a water heater goes in at the same time. The FortisBC dual fuel rebates are the exception: they can’t be combined with any other FortisBC, provincial or federal rebate.
Does Coldstream Mechanical apply for the rebate for me?
You apply to each program directly once the work is paid. For dual fuel we send the commissioning data and photos on install day, and our invoice carries the details every program asks for.
How long do I have to apply?
Six months for CleanBC and FortisBC dual fuel rebates. 90 days for FortisBC switch-to-gas rebates and 60 days for servicing rebates. Each is counted from the invoice date.
