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Success stories

​From rental apartment buildings to pizzerias, see how our commercial rebate programs for space and water heating are helping businesses and schools save energy and money. Plus, they can help improve comfort, convenience and improve building reliability, while helping natural gas users reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

Efficient Boiler Program

A healthier learning environment

In Elkford, BC significant snowfall is not unusual. So it’s safe to say that a reliable space heating system is essential. But when the facilities manager at Elkford Secondary School was faced with an aging, unreliable, multi-zone furnace system, he knew a solution was needed.

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Highrises go high efficiency

After retrofitting 14 apartment buildings and receiving almost $206,000 in rebates from FortisBC’s Efficient Boiler Program, Hollyburn Properties encourages other residential property owners to get involved.

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Big boiler savings

They were gluttons for energy. How replacing two large boilers was a win for the Liquor Distribution Branch of British Columbia.

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HVAC goes under the knife

It wasn’t the lack of heat, but rather too much of it that prompted a boiler replacement for one private hospital on Vancouver’s west side.

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Efficient Commercial Water Heater Program

Nelson’s grand old dame awash in savings

In 1898, before the words energy and efficiency joined together to become part of our modern day vernacular, Nelson’s Hume Hotel opened its doors to a new era in first-class service for the region.

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A slice of efficiency & savings

With nearly 200 customers a day, John Phelps depends on hot water to keep his Penticton pizza restaurant running smoothly.

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Light Commercial ENERGY STAR® Boiler Program

Keeping the heat on is elementary

Assistant director of operations at Coquitlam School District, Ken Niven, had a number of goals in mind when he approved heating equipment upgrades in four elementary schools.

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