We have rebates, programs1 and support for energy-efficiency improvements and upgrades to community buildings such as administration offices, health and recreation centres, schools and daycares. Rebates are also available for new construction projects.
Rebates and programs
| Program1 | Rebate | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial performance for existing buildings | varies | For existing community buildings, this program can help you develop custom energy-efficiency solutions to help reduce energy use. |
| Commercial performance new construction | up to $500,000 | Rebates available when constructing community buildings, such as mixed-use and multi-unit residential buildings that achieve a higher energy performance than minimum BC Building Code. Note: some exceptions do apply. |
| High-efficiency natural gas boilers | up to $75,000 | Rebates available for eligible commercial boilers. |
| High-efficiency natural gas furnace | up to $1,000 | Install an eligible furnace between 95 and 99 per cent AFUE; add a connected thermostat for an additional $150 rebate (Note: only for existing small commercial buildings.) |
| High-efficiency natural gas water heaters | up to $21,000 | Rebates available for eligible commercial water heaters. |
| Social Housing Retrofit | varies | Funding is available for energy studies to identify appropriate upgrades, as well as implementation funding to help ensure upgrades meet quality standards. (Note: only for existing apartment buildings) |
The following programs are only available to FortisBC electricity customers.
| Program1 | Rebate | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial lighting | up to $185 per unit | Rebates available for high-efficiency LED lighting, signage and controls installed in common areas of community buildings. |
| Electric heat pump water heater | $1,000 per unit | Rebates available for ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump water heaters. |
| Electric air source heat pump | up to $600 per ton | Rebates available for cold climate and packaged terminal heat pumps. |
| Foodservice and laundry | up to $6,600 per unit | Rebates available for ENERGY STAR cooking equipment, dishwashers, clothes washers and ventilation systems installed in a community kitchen and/or laundry facility. |
| Refrigeration equipment | up to $1,450 per unit | Rebates available for ENERGY STAR refrigerators, freezers, display cases, motor systems, controls and ice machines. |
Let’s get in touch
If you have questions about any of our services and rebates for Indigenous communities, please contact Carol Suhan, FortisBC program manager by calling 250-469-8116 or emailing [email protected].
1Terms and conditions apply, which can be found on webpages for each program. FortisBC may modify or cancel programs at any time without notice.
2Only
for income-qualified households. For example, a family of four with an annual income of $62,600 or less would qualify.