Natural gas wall furnace rebate

Install a natural gas direct vent wall furnace for efficient heating in a small space, and you could be eligible for a $700 rebate. Add a water heater at the same time for an additional $400 rebate.

You can also apply for an additional rebate of $200 to $1,000 if you install an eligible natural gas high-efficiency water heater.

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.

Natural gas customers can choose to sign up for carbon-neutral Renewable Natural Gas, which works seamlessly with regular natural gas appliances like wall furnaces and water heaters.

Eligibility

You must receive a pre-qualification code before installing your upgrades.
All new natural gas direct vent wall furnaces that meet BC code requirements are eligible.
This program is for existing homes only and is not available for new construction.
Only one rebate per appliance or system installed per household.

Review all the terms and conditions.

Rebate details

If your home has access to natural gas, get a pre-qualification code and have an eligible natural gas direct vent wall furnace or wall furnace and water heater installed to be eligible for a $700 or $1,100 rebate.

Upgrade	Rebate	Additional water heater rebate	Requirements
Natural gas direct vent wall furnace	$700	n/a	install a natural gas direct vent wall furnace that meets BC code requirements
Natural gas direct vent wall furnace and water heater	$1,100	$200 - $1,000	install a natural gas direct vent wall furnace and natural gas water heater that meet BC code requirements

Additional water heater rebate

Get an additional rebate of $200 to $1,000 if you install an eligible high-efficiency natural gas water heater. You must apply separately for this rebate through our Natural gas high-efficiency water heater rebates.

How to apply

Obtain a pre-qualification code before submitting your rebate application.
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 and have it installed by a gas contractor licensed with Technical Safety BC. 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 and 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 licence number. Note: customers who received a pre-qualification code on or before September 14, 2021 must submit their applications within 60 days of completing the work.

Applications may take up to 90 days to process.

Start your rebate application

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 natural gas heating system, watch our short video to learn what quality installation means and how to choose a natural gas contractor.