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FortisBC collaboration completes deep energy retrofit to benefit residents

Aug 11, 2025

Realizing energy savings and emissions reductions through rebates

Aug 11, 2025

Stay cool while keeping costs down: FortisBC offering tips to help lower energy use

Jul 17, 2025

FortisBC to issue call for power to help meet energy demand in the Southern Interior

Jul 03, 2025

Stay alert, stay safe: FortisBC reminds public of summer safety risks near dams

Jun 26, 2025

Statement regarding the B.C. Utilities Commission’s decision on Public Safety Power Shutoffs

Jun 23, 2025

FortisBC gas bills to change for customers July 1

Jun 18, 2025

FortisBC’s Clean Growth Innovation Fund gets greenlight for next phase

Jun 17, 2025

Hartland Landfill Producing Renewable Natural Gas for FortisBC

May 22, 2025

FortisBC submits its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Policy to the BCUC

May 21, 2025

Statement on FortisBC’s Public Safety Power Shutoff policy

May 13, 2025

FortisBC advises customers to prepare for possible power outages as wildfire season draws near

Apr 30, 2025

Striking progress: FortisBC reports that gas line damages hit 20-year low in 2024 thanks to surge in BC 1 Call requests

Apr 15, 2025

Vancouver Bandits and FortisBC Extend Partnership for 2025 Season, Expanding Commitment to Youth Basketball Across British Columbia

Apr 10, 2025

Statement on the elimination of the British Columbia consumer carbon tax

Apr 01, 2025

Updated statement on changes to the British Columbia carbon tax

Mar 26, 2025

Statement on changes to the British Columbia carbon tax

Mar 18, 2025

Cost of gas rates to remain the same for FortisBC customers

Mar 14, 2025

FortisBC receives approval from the BCUC for the Okanagan Capacity Mitigation Project

Mar 04, 2025

UBC Okanagan and FortisBC collaborating on made-in-B.C. hydrogen research

Feb 27, 2025

Keeping B.C. warm: FortisBC’s gas and electricity systems meet high energy demand

Feb 13, 2025

FortisBC named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025

Feb 11, 2025

Demand for energy rises as temperatures drop

Jan 29, 2025

FortisBC offers targeted energy efficiency assistance to households that need it most

Dec 11, 2024

Gas rates will change on January 1 for FortisBC customers

Dec 06, 2024

FortisBC files Environmental Assessment Application

Dec 02, 2024

Electricity rate will change as of January 1, 2025, for FortisBC customers

Nov 29, 2024

FortisBC unveils nine energy champions at 2024 Efficiency in Action Awards

Oct 18, 2024

FortisBC urges safe digging practices as summer projects wrap up

Oct 07, 2024

Cost of gas and RNG voluntary program rates to remain the same for FortisBC customers

Sep 16, 2024

Builders could get twice the funding from FortisBC to build net-zero ready homes

Sep 13, 2024

FortisBC seeks to meet additional power needs to support continued growth in Southern Interior

Sep 10, 2024

B.C. Utilities Commission approval of FortisBC’s new Fruitvale substation

Sep 04, 2024

FortisBC gas customers in Kelowna can participate in new pilot program to help manage energy use

Aug 28, 2024

VulcanX and FortisBC sign deal to support new hydrogen technology

Aug 14, 2024

FortisBC applies to the BCUC for the Okanagan Capacity Mitigation Project

Jul 30, 2024

FortisBC introduces new $10,000 rebate for homeowners installing a dual fuel system

Jul 30, 2024

Stay safe by following tips and obeying signs when near hydroelectric dams

Jul 29, 2024

Statement: City of Vancouver decision supporting energy choice

Jul 24, 2024

Tilbury Marine Jetty receives approval from the Government of Canada

Jul 04, 2024

B.C. Utilities Commission approves energy-based rates for FortisBC’s EV charging stations

Jul 03, 2024

FortisBC first energy utility in North America to automatically designate Renewable Natural Gas for customers

Jun 27, 2024

Inland Gas Upgrades Project nears completion in fifth year of construction

Jun 24, 2024

Cost of gas rate to remain steady for FortisBC customers

Jun 07, 2024

FortisBC reaches another milestone with 50,000 electric vehicle charges at its stations

May 30, 2024

Damage incidents to FortisBC’s gas lines down in 2023 as more British Columbians clicking or calling before they dig

Apr 15, 2024

FortisBC electricity customers will receive bill credit starting April 22

Apr 05, 2024

FortisBC announces Peter Blake as new board chair

Apr 02, 2024

FortisBC Holdings Inc. applauds provincial approval of the Tilbury Marine Jetty Project

Mar 27, 2024

Statement to Stand Environmental Society Notice of Civil Claim

Mar 26, 2024

FortisBC welcomes decision that will increase access to Renewable Natural Gas

Mar 20, 2024

Cost of gas rate to remain the same for FortisBC customers

Mar 18, 2024

FortisBC leads $50 million pilot project to reduce energy use in older homes

Mar 12, 2024

FortisBC welcomes provincial commitment to support energy affordability

Feb 22, 2024

FortisBC approved to invest close to $700 million to help customers lower energy use

Feb 20, 2024

FortisBC named one of B.C.’s top employers for 2024

Feb 13, 2024

B.C.’s energy systems work together to meet demand during cold snap

Feb 02, 2024

B.C. government and industry partners working to develop hydrogen as a low-carbon energy option for families and businesses

Jan 19, 2024

Update on gas odour in Lower Mainland communities

Jan 17, 2024

Gas odour in Lower Mainland communities

Jan 17, 2024

Statement regarding BCUC decision on the Okanagan Capacity Upgrade Project

Dec 22, 2023

Rate change needed to meet growing demand for electricity

Dec 14, 2023

FortisBC gas customers to see a decrease to their bill on January 1

Dec 12, 2023

Vancouver Bandits, FortisBC, I∙SPARC and the Province of British Columbia partner on ‘court projects’ to build four outdoor basketball courts in indigenous communities

Oct 27, 2023

FortisBC reminds customers to monitor energy use ahead of colder weather

Oct 25, 2023

FortisBC recognized for its work in advancing Indigenous Relations

Oct 17, 2023

FortisBC calls for greater care when working near gas lines

Oct 05, 2023

FortisBC supports three B.C. non-profits that work with children and vulnerable people

Sep 20, 2023

FortisBC gas bills reduced due to decreased cost of gas rate October 1

Sep 18, 2023

Construction underway at Vancouver Landfill for Renewable Natural Gas facility

Sep 14, 2023

FortisBC receives cost of capital decision from the BC Utilities Commission

Sep 05, 2023

FortisBC to provide bill credits for wildfire evacuees

Aug 25, 2023