Pushing the envelope of energy efficiency in BC
The complex and specialized energy efficiency requirements in the construction of new commercial buildings can sometimes require a customized approach.
Incentives
BC Hydro’s New Construction Program (NCP), offers up to 100 per cent funding for new construction energy studies. This incentive is co-funded by FortisBC.
FortisBC offers capital incentives for measures that will reduce natural gas consumption. The dollar amount is proportional to the anticipated natural gas savings.
With this new alignment between FortisBC and BC Hydro, you can benefit by using one approved NCP funded energy study to apply for both the FortisBC and NCP capital incentives.
Eligible projects
The program is available for the construction of new commercial buildings. Typical buildings include:
- commercial
- Institutional, and
- multi-unit residential buildings
How to participate
All customers must first apply and qualify for the BC Hydro Power Smart NCP. There are no changes to BC Hydro’s current NCP energy study and capital incentive application process. To participate in the aligned program, projects must meet FortisBC’s Eligibility Criteria. Customers will also need to provide BC Hydro with consent to share their project information with Fortis BC using a standard disclosure consent form1.
After the energy study is completed, BC Hydro will forward a copy of the results to FortisBC. Fortis BC will contact the customer directly to offer any potential Capital Incentives based on the natural gas saving measures identified in the NCP Energy study. Customers will need to accept FortisBC’s Capital Incentive Agreement if they wish to access Fortis BC Capital Incentives. FortisBC’s Capital Incentives are paid after the approved measures have been installed and are fully operational2.
Apply or learn more
Contact your BC Hydro key account manager for more information on the Power Smart New Construction Program, or to apply for the energy study incentive.
For questions about FortisBC’s capital incentive, contact your FortisBC representative, or call 1-866-884-8833.
1 Further details are available from BC Hydro upon request.
2 Conditions apply. Contact FortisBC for questions pertaining to FortisBC’s capital incentive.