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.YOU COULD QUALIFY FOR A REBATE UP TO $700

Eligibility

1. All new natural gas direct vent wall furnaces that meet BC code requirements are eligible.
2. This program is for existing homes only and is not available for new construction.
3. Only one rebate per appliance or system installed per household. 

Review all the terms and conditions.

How to apply

1. Obtain a pre-qualification code before submitting your rebate application.
2. Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements prior to purchasing any equipment. FortisBC is not responsible for any costs that are incurred as a result of a failure by customer to meet the eligibility criteria or otherwise comply with the terms and conditions.
3. Purchase an eligible direct vent wall furnace and have it installed by Sebco Gas licensed with Technical Safety BC.
4. Complete the required rebate application and have Sebco Gas complete and sign their part:
   • $700 rebate for installing a natural gas wall furnace
   • $1,100 rebate for installing a natural gas wall furnace and hot water system
   • up to a $1,000 rebate for an ENERGY STAR water heater
   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.
5. Email or mail the completed and signed application with a copy of your invoice, postmarked within 60 days of the installation date of the heating system, to:
   
   rebates@fortisbc.com
   
   or
   
   Direct Vent Wall Furnace Program
   FortisBC Energy Inc.
   PO Box 9080, Station Main
   Surrey, BC, V3T 0J6
   
   FortisBC is not responsible for lost, damaged, incomplete, illegible or delayed applications. If mailing, registered mail is recommended.
6. Applications may take up to 90 days to process.