Due to a potential Canada Post service interruption rebate cheque deliveries may be delayed. Mailed cheques remain the only available method of rebate payment. For general updates, please refer to the information alert page.
Rebate programs1 and support are available for Indigenous communities to improve the energy efficiency of buildings such as administration offices, health and recreation centres, friendship centres, schools, daycares and multi-unit residential buildings that provide housing for community members. Rebates are available for upgrading existing buildings as well as new construction projects.
This table summarizes rebate programs available to Indigenous communities in FortisBC’s electricity service area for upgrading to high-efficiency lighting, electric appliances and heat pumps in community buildings and multi-unit residential housing. For details, including terms and conditions, visit the rebate program pages linked below.
Please note: our foodservice equipment program has changed. Rebates for foodservice equipment are now available directly through your supplier as an instant rebate. Learn more about our updated foodservice equipment rebates.
If you purchased equipment before April 16, 2025:
If you purchased your equipment before April 16, 2025, please contact our program team at [email protected] and review the terms and conditions.
| Program1 | Rebate | Description |
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| Commercial lighting | up to $220 per unit |
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| Electric heat pump water heaters | up to $3,000 per unit |
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| Electric air source heat pumps | Varies |
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| Foodservice equipment | Varies |
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| Laundry equipment | up to $75 per unit |
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| Refrigeration equipment | Varies |
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Let’s get in touch
If you have questions about services, programs and rebates for Indigenous communities, email us or call 1-866-884-8833 and select option 4.
1Terms and conditions apply, which can be found on webpages for each program.