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Heat pump vs furnace? How to choose the best heating system for your home

Time to replace your heating system? We know there's a lot to consider so we've pulled together some common scenarios to help you make an informed decision.
March 29, 2023

How energy efficiency is vital to providing health care and achieving climate action goals

Pairing energy efficiency with Renewable Natural Gas was a patient care and climate action win at Providence Health Care.
February 9, 2023

What are gas heat pumps and how can they help save money and energy?

Is there a way to heat buildings with technology that’s more than 100 per cent efficient while using gas? Yes! Learn more about how absorption heat pumps can be the solution.
June 21, 2022

See how record investment is paying off in energy savings

Record investment in energy efficiency programs paid off in cost savings for customers and is having an impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
May 26, 2022

Watch out for these 8 mistakes to avoid damaging a gas line

Learn the mistakes other people have made, so you can avoid safety hazards and costly repairs.
May 3, 2022

5 exciting ways we’re getting renewable and lower carbon gas from waste

FortisBC is working towards having 75 per cent of the gas in our system be either renewable or low carbon by 2050, an important aspect of our Clean Growth Pathway and the provincial government’s Clean BC Roadmap.
January 27, 2021

7 tips to help you save on your energy bills during a cold snap

Colder than usual temperatures can lead to higher monthly energy bills but we have some tips to help manage your winter energy use.
January 12, 2021

How we’re building and maintaining resilient natural gas supply

Do you ever turn on your furnace and worry about having the natural gas to run it? Of course not! Here’s how we ensure our natural gas supply is reliable, delivering the gas you need when it’s cold.
December 15, 2020

Heat pump vs furnace? How to choose the best heating system for your home

Time to replace your heating system? We know there's a lot to consider so we've pulled together some common scenarios to help you make an informed decision.
March 29, 2023

How energy efficiency is vital to providing health care and achieving climate action goals

Pairing energy efficiency with Renewable Natural Gas was a patient care and climate action win at Providence Health Care.
February 9, 2023

What are gas heat pumps and how can they help save money and energy?

Is there a way to heat buildings with technology that’s more than 100 per cent efficient while using gas? Yes! Learn more about how absorption heat pumps can be the solution.
June 21, 2022

See how record investment is paying off in energy savings

Record investment in energy efficiency programs paid off in cost savings for customers and is having an impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
May 26, 2022

Watch out for these 8 mistakes to avoid damaging a gas line

Learn the mistakes other people have made, so you can avoid safety hazards and costly repairs.
May 3, 2022

5 exciting ways we’re getting renewable and lower carbon gas from waste

FortisBC is working towards having 75 per cent of the gas in our system be either renewable or low carbon by 2050, an important aspect of our Clean Growth Pathway and the provincial government’s Clean BC Roadmap.
January 27, 2021

7 tips to help you save on your energy bills during a cold snap

Colder than usual temperatures can lead to higher monthly energy bills but we have some tips to help manage your winter energy use.
January 12, 2021

How we’re building and maintaining resilient natural gas supply

Do you ever turn on your furnace and worry about having the natural gas to run it? Of course not! Here’s how we ensure our natural gas supply is reliable, delivering the gas you need when it’s cold.
December 15, 2020