FortisBC Approved Gas Contractor in Greater Vancouver

FortisBC's Trade Ally program is a network of contractors who have been vetted, trained, and registered to submit energy efficiency rebates on behalf of their customers. Trade Allies are heating and plumbing contractors — including us — who commit to meeting FortisBC's installation quality standards and rebate submission requirements.

To become a Trade Ally, a contractor must:

• Hold a valid BC gas fitting licence under Technical Safety BC
• Carry adequate commercial general liability insurance
• Demonstrate familiarity with the appliances covered by FortisBC rebates
• Agree to FortisBC's Trade Ally participation requirements
• Stay current with rebate program changes and qualifying model lists

GasBoilers.ca is a registered FortisBC Trade Ally. Our Trade Ally number is on file with FortisBC, and homeowners can verify our status by calling FortisBC's rebate line or asking us for documentation before any work begins.

The practical difference between using a Trade Ally and using a non-registered contractor comes down to two things: rebate processing speed and how the rebate is applied to your invoice.

The rebate amounts for qualifying boilers can reach $1,500 or more. Having that deducted from your invoice at installation — rather than waiting months for a cheque — is a meaningful cash-flow advantage, especially for homeowners managing renovation costs.

There is also an accountability component. Trade Ally status means FortisBC has a relationship with the contractor. If a rebate claim is disputed, there is a clear resolution path. With an unlisted contractor, disputes fall entirely on the homeowner.

It is worth clarifying the distinction between FortisBC and Technical Safety BC, because the two are frequently confused by homeowners.

FortisBC is a privately owned natural gas distribution utility. It owns and operates the gas distribution network in BC (pipelines, meters, gas supply). FortisBC runs energy-efficiency rebate programs funded in part by the BC Utilities Commission framework. It is not a regulator — it is a utility company.

Technical Safety BC (TSBC) is an independent safety regulator. TSBC licences contractors, issues permits, and inspects installations under the Gas Safety Act. TSBC enforces compliance with installation codes and safety standards.

In other words: FortisBC delivers your gas and offers rebates. TSBC makes sure the appliances using that gas are safely installed by licensed professionals. Both have roles in your boiler installation — and a good contractor works within both systems.

Our rebate process is designed to be as simple as possible for you. Here is what happens when you book a boiler replacement with GasBoilers.ca:

1. 1We confirm your eligibility based on your current equipment and the replacement model you select.
2. 2We pull the TSBC installation permit and schedule the work.
3. 3We install the qualifying high-efficiency boiler.
4. 4The applicable FortisBC rebate is deducted from your invoice — you pay the net amount.
5. 5We submit the rebate claim on your behalf within the required 90-day window.
6. 6You receive documentation for the rebate deduction and can confirm receipt through FortisBC if desired.

We also help homeowners explore whether they qualify for additional incentives — including the Canada Greener Homes Grant and CleanBC program rebates — and advise on how to stack those with FortisBC rebates where timing and eligibility allow.