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FortisBC Dual Fuel Rebate Returns Oct 15, 2026
FortisBC has announced dual-fuel heating rebates for eligible installations after October 15, 2026: up to $4,000 residential or up to $8,000 income-qualified.
Read ArticleWhy Dual Fuel Heat Pumps Need Proper Sizing in the Lower Mainland
For an eligible Lower Mainland dual-fuel project, sizing begins with a CSA P280-12 heat-load calculation and a matched AHRI system reference.
Read ArticleDual Fuel vs. All-Electric Heat Pump in BC
A dual-fuel system keeps a gas furnace as backup, while an all-electric heat pump relies on electric heating design and equipment selection.
Read ArticleFortisBC Dual Fuel Rebate 2026: Eligibility Checklist
Use this planning checklist before ordering a dual-fuel heat pump and furnace system for the FortisBC program announced for October 15, 2026.
Read ArticleHeat Pump Installation Guide in BC: Planning a Dual Fuel System
Plan a dual-fuel heat-pump installation in BC with a heat-load calculation, matched-system documentation, qualified contractor and FortisBC program checks.
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