HVAC controls

Installing controls on your HVAC system can help your building run more efficiently and reduce maintenance costs.

Eligibility

  1. You must be a FortisBC natural gas customer under any rate class except Rate 1 and/or a commercial or industrial FortisBC electricity customer or municipal electricity customer of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro.
  2. You must be a long-term leaseholder of an existing commercial or industrial building, or a builder/developer or owner of a new commercial or industrial construction project.
  3. You must submit an application and supporting documentation no later than 365 days after the purchase date of the product(s) (as shown on the paid invoice) or installation date, whichever is first.

Review all the terms and conditions.

Rebate details

Control type Rebate Requirements

Connected thermostats

$40 per unit

*Includes Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland and Nelson Hydro.

Domestic hot water recirculation controls

$1,500 per unit
  • The domestic hot water system’s energy source must be supplied by FortisBC.*
  • The controls must be listed on our qualified product list.

*Includes Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland and Nelson Hydro.

Hydronic additives*

$200 per gallon
  • The building’s primary heating system must be hydronic.*
  • The additives must be listed on our qualified product list.

*Only available to natural gas customers.

How to apply

  1. Purchase and install eligible equipment/products. Note: some products may be eligible for point-of-sale FortisBC rebates. Visit our Trade Ally Network equipment supplier directory and look for this  icon.
  2. Alternatively, apply online for HVAC controls rebates with the following information:
    • your FortisBC electricity account number or municipal account number from Penticton, Summerland, Grand Forks or Nelson Hydro
    • your email
    • scanned or pdf copies of all paid receipts for the purchase and installation of products relevant to the rebate you are applying for
  3. Ensure all receipts are marked “paid,” clear, legible, itemized and indicate relevant information such as brand, model number and any other required information in your application.

Note: the rebate application link below takes you to Account login. Once you've registered and/or logged in you can start your rebate application. Hint: we recommend using Google Chrome® for the best experience.

Start your rebate application

For more tips on using the online rebate application, read our how-to guide.

Point-of-Sale Partner Program

Are you a manufacturer or company carrying HVAC control technologies and want to be included on our qualifying equipment/product lists? Email [email protected]  to learn more about our Point-of-Sale program.

Point-of-sale instant rebates

Looking to purchase high-efficiency equipment and products directly from a supplier? Check out our Trade Ally Network commercial equipment supplier directory. These businesses can help you identify FortisBC rebate-eligible products and participating point-of-sale partners with the instant_rebate_icon icon may offer our rebates at the point-of-sale. Search the directory.

We’re here to help

If you have any questions about our rebates, or unsure if the equipment or products you plan to purchase are eligible for a rebate, contact your key account manager or technical advisor, or email [email protected].