Fortis Rebates
Get up to $29,000
for New Homes
Fortis New Home Program
New Home Program
Fortis BC
Fortis is offering rebates to builders that use dual-fuel heating systems in new homes that reach Step 4 or Step 5 of BC's Energy Step Code:
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Base rebate​
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Step 4 home: $15,000​
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Step 5 home: $20,000
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Energy advisor support: up to $1,300
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​​​Equipment and appliance rebates​
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Drain water heat recovery system: $250
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Thermostat: $100
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Appliances: up to $450
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Design service rebates
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Integrated design process: $1,000
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Envelope design: up to $3,000
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Mechanical design: up to $3,000
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For help with all stages of the rebate process, FortisBC recommends a certified energy advisor.
Mechanical System Requirements
​Homes must have one of 2 dual-fuel systems:​
- Gas furnace integrated with a heat pump and electric water heating (see Option A), or
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Gas combi boiler integrated with a heat pump using a hydronic furnace (see Option B).
The system must also be:
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operated by a single system of controls
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connected to a single heat distribution system, and
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combined into a single package and sold together as a single heating system.​​​
Dual-Fuel Solutions:
Option A
Heat pump heats and cools the home while the outdoor temperature is above 5°C.
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Gas furnace heats home below 5°C.​
Dual-Fuel Solutions:
Option B
Heat pump heats and cools the home while the outdoor temperature is above 5°C.
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Gas boiler heats home below 5°C.
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Hydronic radiant heated floors are not allowed.
General requirements
​To qualify for rebates, the home(s) must be:
- new construction
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built on a permanent foundation
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built in FortisBC’s gas or electricity service areas
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a maximum of three storeys high
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one of the following:​
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detached house (may include a secondary suite)
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attached house (duplex, townhouse, etc.)
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laneway home​​​
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Applications must be submitted within six months of project completion or by December 31, 2025, whichever comes first.​​
Rebates for Multiplexes
A triplex can benefit from the full amount for each unit. This means a triplex that reaches Step 5 could qualify for over $80,000 in total rebates. This only applies to non-MURB multiplexes.
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Getting a multiplex to Step 5 isn't easy, but our advisors specialize in finding budget-friendly solutions for high performance homes. Schedule a free consultation to learn more.
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