Quick quiz: how windows and doors work
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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.
Surrey is in the Lower Mainland, with mild coastal winters. Surrey is big and varied, from older ranchers in Whalley and Guildford to new builds in South Surrey. Most houses heat with gas. Some older homes and basement suites use baseboards.
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 Surrey
- The City of Surrey offers retrofit support that connects residents to existing rebates. We did not find a separate city cash top-up.
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 Surrey pay its own heat pump rebate?
We did not find a city cash rebate. Surrey offers help finding and applying for existing rebates.
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Compare top-rated Surrey installers →Sources, checked September 26, 2026: BC Hydro window and door rebates · FortisBC window and door rebates · CleanBC Energy Savings Program rules (July 6, 2026).
