Closed
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 200
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $150 or $200 for a new eligible connected thermostat. It supports the installation of connected thermostats for homes with electric central heating systems.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Installation of a new eligible connected thermostat in a home with electric central heating.
Documents Needed
- Paid invoice
- Proof of income, for income-qualified applications
- Utility Account Holder Consent form, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residential FortisBC electricity customers.
- Municipal electricity customers in Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland, or Nelson Hydro.
- Income-qualified households for the higher rebate amount.
Who is not eligible
- Homes with baseboard heating.
- Self-installed thermostats.
- Applicants without the required residential electricity account.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation of a new eligible connected thermostat.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Self-installations.
- Baseboard heating systems.
- More than one connected thermostat rebate per home.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Grand Forks
- Penticton
- Summerland
- Nelson
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Processing may take up to 90 days.
- Applicants can check rebate status in their online account.
Additional information
- Applications may take up to 90 days to process.
- Rebate applications can be tracked through a FortisBC online account.
- Applicants may request an income qualification code in advance for the income-qualified option.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Connected Thermostat Rebates Program
What is the Connected Thermostat Rebates?
This program offers up to $150 or $200 for a new eligible connected thermostat. It supports the installation of connected thermostats for homes with electric central heating systems.
How much funding can be received?
Connected Thermostat Rebates Funds up to $200 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Connected Thermostat Rebates program?
To be eligible for the Connected Thermostat Rebates program, you must:
Residential electricity account required.
Eligible electric central heating system.
Installed by licensed contractor.
What expenses are eligible under Connected Thermostat Rebates?
Installation of a new eligible connected thermostat in a home with electric central heating.
Who can I contact for more information about the Connected Thermostat Rebates?
You can contact FortisBC by email at incomequalified@fortisbc.com or by phone at 1-855-909-2329.
Where is the Connected Thermostat Rebates available?
The Connected Thermostat Rebates program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Connected Thermostat Rebates a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Connected Thermostat Rebates is a Grant and Funding