FortisBC Insulation Rebates
Run by FortisBC
Through the FortisBC Insulation Rebates, homeowners and landlords in British Columbia can get up to $1,200 for basement or crawlspace walls.
Up to
$1,200
for basement or crawlspace walls
- Program maximum: $5,800
Verified
You apply on fortisbc.com
No one from this program will knock on your door. Before you sign, check that your installer is on the program’s contractor list.
At a glance
| Maximum amount | $5,800 CAD (2026)Up to $5,500 across all areas, plus a $300 bonus |
|---|---|
| Funding type | Rebate |
| Status | Open |
| Who can apply | Homeowners, Landlords |
| Energy assessment required | No |
| Income-tested | No |
| Deadline | No end date published |
| Where | British Columbia |
| Level | Utility |
| Run by | FortisBC |
| Official page | fortisbc.com/rebates/detail/insulation-rebates |
| Last verified | |
| Verified by | Rebate Researcher, RebateHub |
| Confidence | HighEvery figure matches the official program pages. |
FortisBC Insulation Rebates. RebateHub.ca, https://rebatehub.ca/rebates/bc-fortisbc-insulation-rebate#key-facts. Last verified October 12, 2026. Official source: https://www.fortisbc.com/rebates/detail/insulation-rebates
What you can get
| Upgrade | What you get | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| Attic (flat or cathedral)Up to $900$0.02 per sq ft per R-value added; at least R12 added. | Up to $900 | $900 |
| Exterior wall cavitiesUp to $1,200$0.09 per sq ft per R-value added; at least R12 added. | Up to $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Exterior wall sheathingUp to $1,200$0.09 per sq ft per R-value added; at least R3.8 added. | Up to $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Basement or crawlspace wallsUp to $1,200$0.09 per sq ft per R-value added; at least R10 added. You can claim crawlspace walls or the floor over the crawlspace, not both. | Up to $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Exposed floor, floor over crawlspace or headerUp to $1,000$0.07 per sq ft per R-value added; at least R20 added. | Up to $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Two-area bonus$300Two or more areas, each earning at least $500. | $300 | $300 |
How it works
FortisBC pays insulation rebates to customers whose homes are heated mainly by FortisBC natural gas or by FortisBC or participating municipal electricity. It is one of the few retrofit rebates in B.C. open to gas-heated homes regardless of income.
The rebate is based on the area insulated and the R-value added, with a cap for each area: $900 for attics, $1,200 each for exterior wall cavities, exterior wall sheathing and basement or crawlspace walls, and $1,000 for exposed floors, floors over crawlspaces and headers. Insulating two or more areas that each earn at least $500 adds a $300 bonus.
Work must be done by a Home Performance Contractor Network member, and the application is due within six months of the paid invoice.
Who qualifies
- Residential FortisBC natural gas account and/or FortisBC or participating municipal electricity account (Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro)
- Home primarily heated by FortisBC natural gas or by FortisBC or participating municipal electricity
- Year-round primary residence at least 12 months old: single-family, duplex, triplex, row home, townhouse or mobile home on a permanent foundation; new construction, additions and garages excluded
- HPCN contractor installation; self-installs not eligible
- Pest infestations must be fixed before the rebate is paid; owners of rentals need consent from the account holder
How to apply
Step 1: Hire an HPCN contractor and confirm the R-value you will add
Step 2: Complete the work and pay the invoice
Step 3: Apply online through FortisBC within six months of the paid invoice date (processing takes up to 90 days)
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- 1. Your project
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- Installers pay us, never you
- Sent to up to 3 installers who serve your area. We don't sell or rent lists.
Stacks with this program
The program says these can be combined with it for the same home. Check each one’s rules for the same upgrade before you count on both.
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtilityBritish Columbia
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