What BC Hydro pays for windows and doors in Fort St. John
We re-read BC Hydro's window and door page on October 2, 2026. The rebate is for homes heated mainly by electricity. FortisBC lists $100 per opening for its gas customers, except in the City of Vancouver.
Windows and doors
Paid for each window or door that replaces an existing one between a heated space and outdoors.
Cap
That is 20 openings at $100 each. A bay window counts as one opening.
Energy rating
The window or door must have a maximum U-factor of 1.22 W/m2-K, which is BC Hydro's Tier 2 level.
More than one upgrade
BC Hydro adds a bonus when you finish more than one eligible upgrade.
Lower incomes
Income-qualified customers can apply for free upgrades.
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A Fort St. John 1970s bungalow
A bungalow with 10 windows, a front door and a side door is 12 openings. That pays $1,200. In a climate this cold, the real gain is less draft and fewer cold spots near the glass.
Fort St. John's homes in numbers
The 2021 Census counted 8,775 households in Fort St. John. About 3,690 (42%) live in homes built before 1981, and 2,035 are owner-occupied detached houses from that period. Half live in detached houses and 42% rent. About 7.5% say their home needs major repairs, the highest share in our BC list.
The coldest city we cover
Fort St. John's average January low from 2015 to 2024 was -15.0°C and the coldest day was -42.2°C. That is about 5 degrees colder than Prince George on average. Cold glass pulls heat from the room, so the area around old windows feels cold even with the heat on.
Who can claim
The home must be mainly electric-heated and at least 12 months old. A natural gas, oil or propane home is not eligible for BC Hydro's version. The BC Hydro account holder applies, or signs a consent form for someone else to apply, which matters in a city where 42% of households rent.
Counting openings and certification
Each rough opening counts as one. A bay window is one. Skylights are excluded. Units need a U-factor of 1.22 W/m2-K or lower and a listing from CSA, Intertek, Labtest, QAI or NFRC. In a cold climate, ask for the lowest U-factor in your budget, since 1.22 is the minimum, not the best available.
Reading a U-factor label
The rebate needs a U-factor of 1.22 W/m2-K or lower, and lower means less heat loss. Many window labels show the older imperial scale instead. To convert, multiply the imperial number by 5.678. A label that says U-0.30 equals 1.70 W/m2-K, which is too high. A label that says U-0.21 equals about 1.19 W/m2-K and passes. Ask the contractor to quote the metric value for each model so you do not have to convert.
Stacking a second upgrade
BC Hydro pays a bonus of up to $2,000 when you finish more than one eligible upgrade, but its page does not give a formula, so ask when you apply. FortisBC lists a $300 second-upgrade bonus or an EnerGuide improvement bonus of $750 to $2,000. Windows pair naturally with insulation, since both cut heat loss through the building envelope.
If your income is lower
BC Hydro sends income-qualified customers to the CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program instead, and the two cannot be combined. The 2026 program document lists no insulation or window rebates, so the free Energy Conservation Assistance Program is the route to ask about.
How to claim in Fort St. John
- Check the home is electric-heated and at least 12 months old.
- Get quotes that list the U-factor of each unit.
- Photograph each label on installation day.
- Keep the invoice and apply within six months.
- Add insulation to the same application to check the bonus.
Common questions
How cold does Fort St. John get?
The average January low was -15.0°C and the coldest day in 2015 to 2024 was -42.2°C.
Can I claim with gas heat?
Not through BC Hydro. Check your gas company's rebates.
What U-factor is required?
1.22 W/m2-K or lower. In a cold climate, look for a lower number.
Can renters apply?
The account holder applies, or signs a consent form.
How many openings are paid?
Up to 20, at $100 each.
What to do next
See Fort St. John insulation rebates and heat pump rebates.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 9, 2026: BC Hydro window and door rebates, BC Hydro program eligibility, FortisBC window and door rebates, Statistics Canada 2021 Census, table 98-10-0233-01. All Fort St. John rebates → Every BC Hydro rebate →
