FortisBC customers ‘go paperless’ with eBill serviceKelowna, BC – March 26, 2008 –FortisBC customers now have the option of receiving their electricity bill via email with FortisBC’s new eBill service. It’s a fast, easy and environmentally-friendly way for customers to access their electricity bill when they want, where they want. “FortisBC is committed to offering customers convenient and easy-to-use online services,” said Mark Warren, Director of Customer Service for FortisBC. “We expect many of our customers to take advantage of this free, easy-to-use service.” Customers can sign up for eBIll service online at www.fortisbc.com, or by calling 1-866-4FORTIS (1-866-436-7847). Other online self-serve options allow customers to sign up for a new account, change account information, or register for automatic and equal payment plans. FortisBC’s website also includes information on FortisBC PowerSense’s energy efficiency programs, which aim to help customers conserve energy by providing both financial incentives and advice on energy efficient technologies and practices. About FortisBC FortisBC Inc. is an integrated regulated electric utility based in Kelowna, British Columbia. Focused on the safe delivery of reliable and cost-effective electricity, FortisBC serves approximately 154,000 customers directly and indirectly through wholesale utilities in the southern interior of B.C. FortisBC owns and operates four regulated hydroelectric generating plants and approximately 6,900 kilometers of transmission and distribution power lines. FortisBC employs over 500 people in British Columbia and is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned distribution utility in Canada. With total assets exceeding $10 billion, Fortis Inc. serves almost 2,000,000 gas and electric customers. Fortis Inc. shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and trade under the symbol FTS. Additional information can be accessed at www.fortisinc.com or www.sedar.com . For more information: |
 
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