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Light Commercial ENERGY STAR® Boiler Program

Conserve energy and earn a cash rebate of up to $1,495

Conserving energy is not only good for the environment; it can also be good for your bottom line.  

If you're building, converting or upgrading your heating system, you may qualify for a cash rebate of up to $1,495 by installing an ENERGY STAR condensing or near-condensing boiler sized up to 299 MBH. 

Typically this would apply to someone who:

  • owns a small commercial building
  • owns or manages a small (5-20 units) rental or strata multi-family dwelling
  • is a commercial developer or builder
  • has a long-term lease for a commercial enterprise

The benefits

Ongoing savings of up to 20 per cent over standard efficiency boilers

  • operating savings from lower energy expenditures
  • greater potential savings if boilers are also used for domestic hot water heating

Higher performance

  • improved operating efficiency through correct boiler sizing

Space efficiency and comfort

  • less space required in mechanical rooms
  • increased occupant comfort and reduced building maintenance and operating costs

Increased marketability

  • improved efficiency appealing to buyers who recognize the value it adds to their investment
  • increased value of your building and competitive advantage over other projects

Environmental benefits

  • fewer CO, CO2 and NOx emissions
  • responsible use of a clean burning efficient fuel

Call us

For more information call us toll-free at 1-866-884-8833, or send an email to commercialrebates@fortisbc.com 

FortisBC reserves the right to cancel the program at any time. 

LiveSmart BC: Small Business Program

We’ve joined forces with LiveSmart BC to provide small businesses additional incentives when upgrading to qualified high-efficiency boilers and water heaters. If your application to the FortisBC Light Commercial ENERGY STAR Boiler Program is approved, LiveSmart BC may match the incentive up to a maximum of $1,495. 

If you are eligible, you can apply for the additional incentives available through the LiveSmart BC: Small Business Program. 

How to apply

  1. Complete and sign the LiveSmart BC: Small Business Program waiver form.
  2. Complete FortisBC's Light Commercial ENERGY STAR Boiler Program application form.
  3. Submit the waiver, your FortisBC application and all supporting documents via mail, fax or email to:

FortisBC Energy Inc.,
Energy Efficiency and Conservation – Commercial Programs
16705 Fraser Highway
Surrey, BC, V4N 0E8
Fax: 604-592-7618





 

 New program FAQ

 

​Get the low-down on what's coming up!

Read the FAQ

 

 How the incentives work

 

Incentives are calculated based on the size and type of the boiler.

Per condensing boiler Boiler size in MBH x $5 = incentive
E.g. 299 MBH x $5 = $1,495

Per near-condensing boiler Boiler size in MBH x $3 = incentive
E.g. 150 MBH x $3 = $450

The details

 

 LiveSmart BC: Small Business Program

 

Double your incentive!

 

 Lowering costs & saving money

 

See how the Coquitlam School District took advantage of the Light Commercial Boiler Program.