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Short answer: BC Hydro pays $100 per window or door, up to $2,000. The new unit must have a U-factor of 1.22 or lower (metric), be certified, and be installed by a licensed contractor. Apply within six months of your invoice.
Fort St. John is in the Peace region, one of the coldest parts of BC, with long winters and deep cold snaps. Most Fort St. John homes heat with natural gas from Pacific Northern Gas. A heat pump here works as the main heat for much of the year, with a backup for the coldest weeks.
The window and door rebate rules
- Amount: $100 for each window or door, up to $2,000 per home.
- Efficiency: U-factor of 1.22 W/m²·K or less. Your quote should list it.
- Certified by CSA, Intertek, Labtest, QAI or NFRC.
- Replacing existing windows or doors between heated and unheated space. Skylights don't count.
- Installed by a licensed contractor. Self-installs don't qualify.
- Apply within six months of the invoice.
BC Hydro's window rebate is part of its home renovation rebates for electrically heated homes. If you heat with gas, check FortisBC's version, which is open to FortisBC gas customers too.
Bonuses for doing more than one upgrade
BC Hydro offers a bonus of up to $2,000 when you complete more than one upgrade, like windows plus insulation. FortisBC has a $300 two-upgrade bonus.
Is replacing windows worth it?
Honestly, windows are one of the most expensive upgrades for the energy they save. If your windows are in decent shape, insulation and air sealing usually save more per dollar. Replace windows when they're failing, fogged or drafty, and use the rebate to take the edge off.
The income-qualified CleanBC Energy Savings Program (July 2026 rules) does not include windows. ECAP may cover some draftproofing for income-qualified homes.
What's different in Fort St. John
- Fort St. John is north of 100 Mile House, so income-qualified homes switching from gas, oil or propane can get the CleanBC northern top-up of $3,000 (or $1,500 for a single-head mini-split), for Income Levels 1 and 2.
What to do next
- Check which utility heats your home.
- Get quotes that list the U-factor and certification of each unit.
- Ask about insulation at the same time to earn the bonus.
- Keep your invoice and photos of the labels, and apply within six months.
Questions people ask
How much is the BC window rebate?
$100 per window or door, up to $2,000, from BC Hydro or FortisBC. The City of Vancouver is excluded.
Do ENERGY STAR windows automatically qualify?
Not automatically. The rule is a U-factor of 1.22 W/m²·K or less and certification by a listed body. Check the number on the label or quote.
Does the northern top-up apply in Fort St. John?
Yes, if you qualify for the CleanBC Energy Savings Program at Income Level 1 or 2, are switching from fossil fuel, and are connected to BC Hydro. It adds $3,000 for ducted, multi-split or two single-head systems, or $1,500 for one single-head mini-split.
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