Natural gas wall furnace rebate
Connect to gas and install a direct vent natural gas wall furnace for efficient heating in a small space, and you could be eligible for a rebate of up to $1,200 ($1000 rebate + $200 bonus). Additional rebates of up to $1,050 are available when you install an eligible natural gas hot water heater and fireplace at the same time.
Why install a wall furnace?
A wall furnace—also known as a direct vent room heater—can be added to your home’s existing heating system to reach those cold spots in your garage, basement or workshop, or provide cost-effective heating for a home where the ducts and venting required by a central heating system aren’t feasible, such as a cabin or laneway house.
Gas customers can also choose to sign up for Renewable Natural Gas,1 which works seamlessly with regular natural gas appliances like wall furnaces and water heaters.
Eligibility
- To qualify for the $200 bonus rebate, you must receive a pre-qualification code between April 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024. The pre-qualification code must be received before installing your upgrades. The bonus rebate will be terminated once all the available pre-qualification codes have been issued.
- All new direct vent natural gas wall furnaces that meet B.C. code requirements are eligible.
- This program is for new gas customers in existing homes only and is not available for new construction.
- Customers must install their eligible upgrades not more than six months after connecting to the gas system.
- Only one rebate per appliance or system installed per household.
- The installation must be completed and have a paid invoice dated before March 31, 2025, to qualify for the $200 bonus rebate.
Review the terms and conditions:
For installations completed on or after April 1, 2024
- Wall furnace rebates on after April 1, 2024
- Bonus rebates on or after April 1, 2024
For installations completed before April 1, 2024
- Wall furnace rebates before April 1, 2024
- Bonus rebates for invoices dated before April 1, 2024
Rebate details
Get a pre-qualification code between April 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, and have an eligible direct vent natural gas wall furnace installed by March 31, 2025, to be eligible for the $200 bonus rebate. Terms and conditions apply offer subject to change.
Upgrade | Rebate | Requirements |
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Direct vent natural gas wall furnace | $1000 |
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Add on: Natural gas water heater | up to $800 |
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Add on: Natural gas fireplace | $250 |
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How to apply
- Obtain a pre-qualification code before submitting your rebate application. You must obtain a pre-qualification code between April 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, to qualify for the $200 bonus rebate.
- Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements prior to purchasing any equipment. FortisBC is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of a failure to meet the eligibility criteria or otherwise comply with the terms and conditions.
- Purchase an eligible direct vent wall furnace and optional water heater/fireplace and have it installed by a gas contractor licensed with Technical Safety BC. To qualify for the bonus rebate, installation must be completed by March 31, 2025. You can find a contractor by searching our directory.
- If you’re not a gas utility account holder, you’ll need to submit the Utility Account Holder Consent form completed and signed by the account holder.
- Within 90 days of the paid invoice date, submit the wall furnace rebate application. To qualify for the bonus rebate, the wall furnace application must be submitted within 90 days of the paid invoice date or June 30, 2025, whichever comes first.
- Include a copy of your paid invoice(s) showing details of all work performed, including the purchase date, make, model, installation permit number and the gas contractor’s Technical Safety BC license number.
Applications may take up to 90 days to process.
Note: the rebate application link takes you to your Account Online login. Once you’ve registered and/or logged in you can start your rebate application.
For tips on using the online rebate application, read our how-to guide.
Ensure a quality furnace installation
Having your new heating system installed to quality standards can help provide you with years of comfort and energy savings. Before you buy a furnace, check out these resources:
- Watch our short quality install video to learn what quality installation standards are and how to choose a gas contractor.
- Review our tips on buying a new wall furnace.
We’re here to help
If you have questions, contact us online or call us at 1-855-909-2329.
1Renewable Natural Gas (also called RNG or biomethane) is produced in a different manner than conventional natural gas. It is derived from biogas, which is produced from decomposing organic waste from landfills, agricultural waste and wastewater from treatment facilities. The biogas is captured and cleaned to create RNG. When RNG is added to North America’s natural gas system, it mixes with conventional natural gas. This means we’re unable to direct RNG to a specific customer. But the more RNG is added to the gas system, the less conventional natural gas is needed, thereby reducing the use of fossil fuels and overall greenhouse gas emissions.