Furnace replacements are the most common job BC Wide does, and the question is always the same: “Is there a rebate?” Here’s the straight answer for 2026.
Gas furnace replacement: your rebate options
| What you install | Rebate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New gas furnace only (like-for-like) | Generally none | No standard FortisBC rebate for existing customers in 2026 (confirm before relying) |
| Dual fuel system (heat pump + new gas furnace) | Up to $4,000 | Existing gas furnace must be 15+ years old; installed on or after Oct 15, 2026 |
| Dual fuel system, income-qualified | Up to $8,000 | Plus a $350 two-upgrade bonus |
| Connected thermostat, income-qualified | Up to $200 | Re-introduced Oct 15, 2026 |
Replacing an old gas furnace? Look at dual fuel
If your furnace is 15 years or older, the FortisBC dual fuel rebate pays up to $4,000 (or $8,000 income-qualified) toward a heat pump plus a new high-efficiency gas furnace. You get a new furnace either way. Dual fuel adds air conditioning and lower bills, and the rebate offsets much of the heat pump’s cost. Because the heat pump is PST-exempt while gas equipment carries 12% PST, the after-tax gap is often smaller than homeowners expect.
Boilers and hydronic heating
Homes heated by a gas boiler and radiators don’t fit the ducted dual fuel rebate. The usual choices are a high-efficiency condensing or combi boiler, or a heat pump option that may qualify for income-qualified CleanBC support. We’ll walk you through both.
- A condensing boiler (95%+ AFUE) can cut gas use substantially compared with an older 80% unit, even without a rebate.
- A combi boiler also replaces your water heater, freeing up space and removing a second appliance.
- Income-qualified households should check the CleanBC Energy Savings Program before choosing.
Small rebates worth knowing
FortisBC has offered appliance maintenance rebates ($50 for a furnace or boiler service, up to $150 per household). This is reported by third parties and not confirmed for 2026, so check before relying on it.
Emergency replacements
A failed furnace in January doesn’t leave much time to read program rules. FortisBC excludes warranty and insurance replacements from the dual fuel rebate, and the furnace you remove must be photographed for commissioning. If your heat is out, call (604) 473-9690 before you sign anything. We can often get heat back on safely while you decide whether a rebate-eligible upgrade makes sense.
How BC Wide helps with the furnace and boiler rebates
BC Wide’s own TSBC-licensed gas fitters and Red Seal technicians install and service furnaces, heat pumps and dual fuel systems across Greater Vancouver, never subcontractors. That matters for rebates: the person filling in commissioning data is the person who installed your system, so details match the paperwork.
Phone or email us with your furnace age, home size and city. We’ll confirm which rebate fits, give you a free written estimate for qualifying equipment, and explain how to check any contractor’s listing on the HPCN directory. We answer (604) 473-9690 seven days a week, or write to info@bcwide.ca.