FortisBC Dual Fuel Rebate 2026: Eligibility Checklist

Use this as a planning checklist, not an approval

For the announced dual-fuel rebate, the existing primary gas furnace must be at least 15 years old.

FortisBC has announced up to $4,000 for the residential dual-fuel path and up to $8,000 for the income-qualified path for eligible installations after October 15, 2026. FortisBC, not the contractor or this checklist, decides eligibility, available funding and final approval.

Project eligibility checklist

• Confirm that the existing primary gas furnace is at least 15 years old.
• Confirm that the new system will use an AHRI-certified reference covering the outdoor heat-pump unit, indoor unit and furnace model.
• Confirm the maximum switchover setting: 5°C or lower in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, or 2°C or lower in the Southern Interior and Northern B.C.
• Confirm that the contractor is Technical Safety BC licensed, an HPCN member in good standing and trained for the dual-fuel rebate.
• Plan for the applicable CSA P280-12 heat-load calculation, DSMAlly commissioning and supporting project documentation.

Income-qualified path

The announced FortisBC income-qualified rebate maximum is up to $8,000. An income screen and supporting documentation may be required. Review the FortisBC income-qualification-code information and confirm the current program rules before treating this path as available.

How to prepare an application

1. Review the current FortisBC terms and decide whether the project is a potential dual-fuel fit.
2. Book a site visit with a qualified contractor.
3. Obtain the heat-load calculation and matched AHRI reference before equipment is ordered.
4. Keep the invoice, equipment records and commissioning documentation after installation.
5. Follow the current FortisBC application instructions and provide any requested documents.

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Program information can change. Review the current FortisBC rebates page and the FortisBC income-qualification-code information before buying equipment or relying on an amount.