FortisBC New Home Rebates and EnerGuide
FortisBC New Home Program rebate guidance for BC builders, including eligibility review, HOT2000 modelling, blower-door testing, and application support.
Do not commit to a mechanical system on the rebate amount alone. FortisBC eligibility depends on the service area, home type, heating and hot-water pathway, commissioning, completion timing, and current program terms.
The current program terms list $15,000 per eligible Step 4 home, $20,000 per eligible Step 5 home, $800 per unit for energy-advisor support, and $500 per unit for an optional mid-construction blower door test. Confirm the active amounts and deadline before the project budget depends on them.
I check eligibility while the design can still change, then keep the HOT2000 model, testing, installed equipment, and as-built report tied to the application. Your quote states whether FortisBC documentation and EA-side submission are included; approval and the final amount remain with the program.
Amounts, equipment rules, and deadlines can change. I check the current program terms for each quoted project; the official references are linked below.
I check the rebate path while the project can still change.
- I confirm that the FortisBC service area and home type qualify and check the current program deadline
- I review the proposed heating, cooling, and hot-water systems against the program rules
- I flag testing, commissioning, and documentation requirements before they become site problems
- I spell out the advisor support and rebate work included in my quote
I keep the Step Code and rebate records lined up with what gets built.
- I build the energy model and permit report from the current project drawings
- I track envelope and equipment changes so the final evaluation reflects the completed homes
- I complete the quoted blower-door testing, energy evaluation, and as-built reporting
- I collect the required records and submit the FortisBC application when rebate support is included
What builders ask before booking.
What whole-home rebates are currently listed?
As of July 2026, FortisBC lists $15,000 for eligible Step 4 homes and $20,000 for eligible Step 5 homes. Current terms apply.
Is mid-construction testing supported?
The current program page lists $500 to the builder for an optional mid-construction blower-door test. Confirm the active terms before booking.
Does every new home qualify?
No. Service area, building type, mechanical systems, commissioning, deadlines, and other terms determine eligibility.
Can Apollo submit my rebate application?
Do not assume that scope is included. I confirm any rebate-related work in the project quote.
Send the drawings. Get a clear quote.
Send the drawing set or a share link. Include the address, municipality, current stage, and target dates. I’ll confirm any missing inputs and quote the project by stage.