Dual fuel rooftop unit rebates

Up to
$150,000
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Customer
- Gas customer
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Business type
- Commercial
- Industrial
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Project type
- Existing building
- New construction
Dual fuel rooftop units (RTUs) provide an option for commercial new construction and existing buildings to improve energy efficiency while maintaining access to the reliability of the gas system.
These are packaged units that contain a combination of an electric heat pump and gas-fired burner, which provide heating (electric or gas) and cooling (electric only).
Item | Amount | Details |
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Standard efficiency dual fuel rooftop unit | 30% of total project cost, up to $150,000 per premise | Standard efficiency dual fuel RTU refers to an RTU where the electric heat pump unit is packaged with a standard efficiency gas-fired burner, providing heating and cooling (heat pump only). |
Condensing efficiency dual fuel rooftop unit | 30% of total project cost, up to $225,000 per premise | Condensing efficiency dual fuel RTU refers to an RTU where the electric heat pump unit is packaged with a condensing efficiency gas-fired burner, providing heating and cooling (heat pump only). |
- You must be a FortisBC gas customer under any rate class except Rate 1.
- You must be an owner or long-term leaseholder of an existing commercial or industrial building, or a builder/developer or owner of a new commercial or industrial construction project.
- For existing buildings, the dual fuel rooftop unit must replace a gas heating system that serves as the building's primary source of space heating.
- You must submit your application and supporting documents no later than 365 days after the product purchase date as shown on the invoice. Our updated rebates apply to eligible projects with invoices dated on, or after, July 4, 2025.
- You must have a contractor licensed with Technical Safety BC install your dual fuel rooftop unit(s). You can find one through our Trade Ally Network.
- You must install products with a lockout (switchover) temperature consistent with your climate zone and you must agree to switch to gas heating, based on the table below:
Climate Zone | Lockout (switchover) temperature where electric heat pump turns off and gas-fired burner turns on |
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CZ-4 | not higher than +3 ͦCelsius |
CZ-5, CZ-6, CZ-7A, CZ-7B, CZ-8 | not higher than -3 ͦ Celsius |
Dual fuel rooftop unit product eligibility
Products must be included in and meet all criteria found on the eligible product list at the time of purchase, as shown on the proof of purchase. If you have questions, contact us before purchasing and installing equipment.
- Before you buy dual fuel RTU equipment, ensure it is eligible for the rebate. If you have questions, contact us before purchasing and installing equipment.
- Have a contractor licensed with Technical Safety BC install your heat pump system. You can find one through our Trade Ally Network.
- Apply online for your dual fuel RTU rebate and supporting documentation no later than 365 days after the purchase date of the product(s) as shown on the paid invoice. You must include:
- a copy of the product specification sheet
- paid invoice(s) showing product type, quantity, make, model number and total installed cost (before tax)
Additional details
The application link takes you to Account login. Once you've registered and/or logged in you can start your application. Hint: we recommend using Google Chrome® for the best experience.

Up to
$150,000
For tips on using the online application, read our how-to-guide.
We're here to help
Our account managers and energy solutions managers are here to answer your questions and help you get rebates to reduce the upfront cost of installing RTUs.