What FortisBC pays for windows and doors in Penticton
We read FortisBC's window and door listing on October 2, 2026. It is open to FortisBC gas customers and to FortisBC or municipal electric customers, including Penticton. It is not available in the City of Vancouver.
Windows and doors
Paid by FortisBC for each window or door that replaces an existing one. Up to $2,000 in total.
Energy rating
We could not read the rating rules on FortisBC's tabbed page. Confirm the U-factor and certification there before you buy. BC Hydro's matching rebate needs U-1.22 W/m2-K or lower.
Heating test
Your primary heating system must be able to heat at least 50% of the home through the heating season.
Second-upgrade bonus
FortisBC adds $300 for a second upgrade, or an EnerGuide improvement bonus of $750 to $2,000.
Lower incomes
Income-qualified FortisBC customers can get free evaluations and upgrades.
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A Penticton bungalow
A 1960s bungalow with 9 windows, a front door and a back door is 11 openings. At $100 each that pays $1,100. Add a basement window and a sliding door and it is $1,300.
Penticton's homes in numbers
The 2021 Census counted 17,360 households in Penticton. About 7,900 (46%) live in homes built before 1981, and 3,440 are owner-occupied detached houses from that period. About 36% live in apartments and 37% rent, so a good share of households cannot use a home rebate.
Hot summers, cold snaps
Penticton's average January low from 2015 to 2024 was -2.5°C and the coldest day was -24.8°C. Summers are hot and dry. A window with a low U-factor slows heat flow in both directions, which helps a home that is cooled in summer.
Why FortisBC
BC Hydro's rebate needs a BC Hydro account. Penticton's electricity comes from the City, so FortisBC's listing, which names Penticton, is the one to use. FortisBC asks that your primary heating system can heat at least half your home through the heating season to 22°C. Check its page for the current contractor wording.
Counting openings
FortisBC pays per window or door replaced. BC Hydro's matching version counts each rough opening as one, counts a bay window as one and excludes skylights. Ask FortisBC to confirm its counting before you sign.
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.
Timing and paperwork
You have six months from the invoice date to apply, and the application needs the invoice and a photo of the manufacturer label on each unit. BC Hydro publishes a window and door checklist and a sample invoice. Ask the contractor to fill in the invoice the way the sample does, listing each window or door separately. A vague invoice is the usual reason a claim is sent back.
If your income is lower
FortisBC runs a free home evaluation and upgrade program for income-qualified customers. Ask about it before paying for any work.
How to claim in Penticton
- Confirm your electricity is from the City of Penticton or your gas is from FortisBC.
- Get quotes that list the U-factor of each unit.
- Photograph the label on each unit.
- Keep the invoice and apply to FortisBC online.
- If your income may qualify, ask about the free program first.
Common questions
Is Penticton on BC Hydro?
No. The City of Penticton supplies electricity, and FortisBC's listing covers its customers.
How much does FortisBC pay?
$100 per window or door, up to $2,000.
Is there a bonus?
FortisBC lists $300 for a second upgrade, or an EnerGuide bonus of $750 to $2,000.
How cold does Penticton get?
The average January low was -2.5°C and the coldest day in 2015 to 2024 was -24.8°C.
Do condos qualify?
Not under this program.
What to do next
See Penticton insulation rebates and heat pump rebates.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read September 26, 2026: FortisBC window and door rebates, FortisBC rebates and offers, BC Hydro window and door rebates, Statistics Canada 2021 Census, table 98-10-0233-01. All Penticton rebates → Every FortisBC rebate →
