Dual Fuel Heating System Rebates in BC
The FortisBC dual fuel rebate is back for installs on or after October 15, 2026. A dual fuel system pairs a ducted electric heat pump with a high-efficiency gas furnace, so the heat pump carries most of the year and the furnace takes over in cold snaps.
FortisBCUp to $4,000Dual fuel rebate for furnaces 15 years or older. Up to $8,000 for income-qualified homes.
Official program page
Better Homes BC (CleanBC)Up to $12,000Energy Savings Program dual fuel: $8,500 on piped gas, $12,000 on tank propane at level 1.
Official program page
BC Hydro$4,500Northern community dual fuel offer through the Home Renovation Rebate Program.
Official program pageDual Fuel Amounts by Program
| Program | Amount | Who it is for | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FortisBC dual fuel rebate | Up to $4,000 | FortisBC gas customers replacing a furnace 15 years or older | Back Oct 15 |
| FortisBC income-qualified dual fuel | Up to $8,000 | Income-qualified households, plus a $350 two-upgrade bonus | Open |
| Energy Savings Program, piped natural gas | $8,500 / $1,500 / $1,500 | Income levels 1, 2 and 3 | Open |
| Energy Savings Program, tank propane | $12,000 / $5,000 / $3,000 | Income levels 1, 2 and 3 | Open |
| Northern community dual fuel | $4,500 | Eligible northern communities | Open |
FortisBC Dual Fuel Requirements
Every item below has to be true for the standard $4,000 rebate.
Existing furnace
Your current gas furnace is 15 years or older.
New equipment
A new ducted heat pump, a new high-efficiency gas furnace and a connected thermostat.
Switchover setting
Set at 5°C or lower in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, 2°C or lower in interior and northern regions.
Contractor
A TSBC-licensed gas contractor who is also on the Home Performance Contractor Network.
Commissioning
Commissioning recorded in DSMAlly and a heat load calculation for sizing.
Deadline
Apply within six months of the install date.
Is Dual Fuel Right for Your Home
Dual fuel suits homes that already have gas service and ductwork, where the owner wants heat pump efficiency without giving up gas backup on the coldest days.
- You keep gas heat as a backup below the switchover temperature
- The heat pump also provides summer cooling
- Ducts must be in good condition and sized for the heat pump
Homes on electric heat usually get more from a full heat pump rebate. See home renovation rebates.
How Monolith Helps
Heat load calculation
Room-by-room sizing so the heat pump and furnace are matched to the house.
Program check
We confirm whether the standard, income-qualified or northern pathway pays more for you.
Paperwork order
Dates, invoices and commissioning records lined up before the six-month window closes.
Dual Fuel FAQ
My furnace is 12 years old. Do I qualify?
Not for the standard FortisBC dual fuel rebate, which requires an existing furnace 15 years or older.
Can I keep my existing furnace?
No. The rebate requires a new high-efficiency gas furnace installed with the new ducted heat pump.
Does the install date matter?
Yes. The returning rebate applies to installs on or after October 15, 2026.
Reviewed October 21, 2026 against FortisBC and Better Homes BC program pages. Confirm terms before you buy.
Check Your Rebate Pathway Before You Buy Equipment
Most rebate problems start before installation: the wrong program, a missing pre-registration, or equipment that is not on the qualifying list. Our registered energy advisors review your heating fuel, utility, income pathway and upgrade order so the paperwork matches the rules on your invoice date.
- EnerGuide evaluations for the Home Energy Improvement Bonus
- Heat load calculations for heat pump and dual fuel sizing
- Upgrade sequencing across insulation, windows and mechanical
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For information only. Confirm rebate amounts, eligibility and current terms directly with each program. Rebates may change without notice. Monolith Housing Solutions accepts no liability for errors, omissions, program changes or rebate decisions.