BlueSea Plumbing and Heating helps you save money through rebate programs. If you want to upgrade your plumbing or heating system you may qualify for rebates that reduce your costs. These rebates reward you for choosing energy-efficient options.
Almost every rebate in B.C. depends on which utility supplies the energy your home actually uses. In Surrey, Delta, Ladner, Maple Ridge, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, South Surrey and White Rock, that is normally BC Hydro for electricity and FortisBC for natural gas. Check your bill before you apply, because the two programs have different rules and different amounts.
| If your home is heated by | The program that applies | What it is worth |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity (baseboards or an electric furnace) | BC Hydro Home Renovation Rebates | Up to $12,500 |
| Natural gas | FortisBC rebates for gas customers | Upgrade rebates, plus up to $3,800 to connect |
| Oil or propane, and you want to switch | FortisBC Connect to Gas | Up to $3,800 |
| Any of the above, on a qualifying income | CleanBC Energy Savings Program | Up to 100% of eligible costs |
This is the largest program for homes heated by electricity. You need a BC Hydro account and a home that is primarily heated by electricity with high space-heating bills.
| Upgrade | Rebate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Insulation | Up to $5,500 | The largest single rebate in this program |
| Heat pumps | Up to $4,000 | Replaces electric baseboards or an electric furnace |
| Windows and doors | Up to $2,000 | Must replace existing windows or doors |
| Heat pump water heaters | Up to $1,000 | Replaces a standard electric tank |
Important: this program is not available to people living in condo or apartment units. If you are in a condo or apartment, ask us about the BC Hydro Condo and Apartment Rebate Program instead.
If FortisBC supplies natural gas to your home, these are the rebates that apply to you.
| Upgrade | Rebate | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Connect to Gas: furnace, boiler or water heating | Up to $3,800 | For switching your primary heat from oil or propane to gas. Apply for gas service within six months before installing |
| Direct vent natural gas wall furnace | Up to $1,200 | $1,000 rebate plus a $200 bonus |
| Windows and doors | $100 per door or window, up to $2,000 | U-factor 1.22 (W/m2-K) or less, replacing existing units |
| Insulation | Up to $1,200 per area | Based on square footage and the R-value added. Attic up to $900, walls up to $1,200 each |
| Appliance maintenance | Up to $150 | Furnace or boiler service $50, fireplace service $25 (max two), tankless water heater service $50. Apply within 60 days of the service invoice, not six months |
| Two-upgrade bonus | $300 | Complete two eligible upgrades within 18 months of each other |
The CleanBC Energy Savings Program can cover up to 100% of eligible upgrade costs. What you receive depends on your household size, your combined household income, and the assessed value of your property.
| Income level | What is covered | Cap per home |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs | $13,000 |
| Level 2 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs | $7,000 |
| Level 3 | 100% of eligible upgrade costs | $3,500 |
Property value limit, updated April 1, 2026. If you register as Income Level 1 or 2 on or after April 1, 2026, your property must have a total assessed value at or under $1,200,000 on its BC Assessment listing. For Income Level 3 the limit is $1,820,000. Check this before planning an upgrade around the program.
Two related programs are free rather than rebated: the Energy Conservation Assistance Program gives eligible households a free home energy evaluation and free installation of approved upgrades, and the free energy saving kit is available once every five years.
These need no application. The discount comes off at checkout at participating retailers.
| Offer | Amount | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| WaterSense certified showerheads (BC Hydro) | $10 off | Ends August 21, 2026. In-store only, in BC Hydro’s service area |
| Connected baseboard thermostats (FortisBC) | Up to $40 each | Until October 31, 2026 |
| ENERGY STAR connected thermostats (FortisBC) | Up to $100 each | Until October 31, 2026 |
| Draftproofing, door sweeps and frame kits (FortisBC) | $5 per unit | Until October 31, 2026 |
Coming this fall: BC Hydro will give eligible customers with electric baseboard heating up to five free smart baseboard thermostats, plus a $50 seasonal reward for keeping them enrolled in the Peak Saver program. If you have baseboard heating it is worth waiting for this rather than buying thermostats now.
Most of the programs above share the same basic requirements.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Utility account | An account with the utility running the program, BC Hydro or FortisBC |
| Property type | House, row house, townhouse, duplex or mobile home. Condo and apartment units are excluded from several programs |
| Home age | At least 12 months old |
| Residency | It must be your primary, year-round home |
| Exclusions | Garages are not covered |
| Application deadline | Six months from the invoice date for most rebates. FortisBC appliance maintenance is the exception at 60 days |
| Consent form | If the utility account is not in your name, the account holder must sign a consent form |
Rebate programs end without much notice, and out-of-date rebate pages are common. Two that people still ask us about:
Call 604-720-2862 and we will tell you what you qualify for.
Rebate amounts on this page were verified against BC Hydro, FortisBC and CleanBC sources on August 14, 2026. Programs change and can close without notice, so confirm current details with the utility before starting an upgrade.