Stories and news from FortisBC
Stories and news from FortisBC
How a new fireplace can keep you warm and lower your energy bills
If you have an older and possibly inefficient fireplace, it may be time to look at upgrading it to a high-efficiency model. New fireplaces have more energy saving features that can help you lower your monthly energy bills.
November 30, 2020
Innovative builders exceed minimum BC Step Code requirements with natural gas heating
Many home builders in BC are helping to address the challenge of climate change by exceeding the BC Step Code required for their communities. And they’re doing it with natural gas heating systems.
November 16, 2020
REnEW program helps graduates build a better future
The Residential Energy Efficiency Works (REnEW) program helps individuals experiencing barriers to employment. It offers participants skills training and hands-on experience in the energy-efficiency construction industry.
November 4, 2020
Why is FortisBC telling me to use less energy?
We're working toward our 30BY30 target by making energy-efficient appliances and equipment accessible and more affordable to our customers through our rebate programs, helping lower their energy use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
October 27, 2020
2020 FortisBC Efficiency in Action award winners
To achieve exceptional energy savings, it takes a team—and a willingness to do what it takes to help create a healthier future for BC.
October 22, 2020
4 ways we’re working to ensure we continue to deliver natural gas to our customers today and into the future
Did you know we own and operate almost 50,000 kilometres of gas line? It’s enough to comfortably go around the Earth and the foundation we use to deliver natural gas to more than one million customers.
October 13, 2020
The costly truth about your old furnace
Some homes are still heated with old, inefficient furnaces & homeowners are unaware. With winter almost here & double rebates available for a limited time, how does yours stack up?
October 9, 2020
Want to save money, maintain the life of gas appliances and stay cosy?
Regular maintenance keeps your furnace, fireplace and tankless water heater running safely and more efficiently. Plus we’ve got rebates.
September 14, 2020
How a new fireplace can keep you warm and lower your energy bills
If you have an older and possibly inefficient fireplace, it may be time to look at upgrading it to a high-efficiency model. New fireplaces have more energy saving features that can help you lower your monthly energy bills.
November 30, 2020
Innovative builders exceed minimum BC Step Code requirements with natural gas heating
Many home builders in BC are helping to address the challenge of climate change by exceeding the BC Step Code required for their communities. And they’re doing it with natural gas heating systems.
November 16, 2020
REnEW program helps graduates build a better future
The Residential Energy Efficiency Works (REnEW) program helps individuals experiencing barriers to employment. It offers participants skills training and hands-on experience in the energy-efficiency construction industry.
November 4, 2020
Why is FortisBC telling me to use less energy?
We're working toward our 30BY30 target by making energy-efficient appliances and equipment accessible and more affordable to our customers through our rebate programs, helping lower their energy use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
October 27, 2020
2020 FortisBC Efficiency in Action award winners
To achieve exceptional energy savings, it takes a team—and a willingness to do what it takes to help create a healthier future for BC.
October 22, 2020
4 ways we’re working to ensure we continue to deliver natural gas to our customers today and into the future
Did you know we own and operate almost 50,000 kilometres of gas line? It’s enough to comfortably go around the Earth and the foundation we use to deliver natural gas to more than one million customers.
October 13, 2020
The costly truth about your old furnace
Some homes are still heated with old, inefficient furnaces & homeowners are unaware. With winter almost here & double rebates available for a limited time, how does yours stack up?
October 9, 2020
Want to save money, maintain the life of gas appliances and stay cosy?
Regular maintenance keeps your furnace, fireplace and tankless water heater running safely and more efficiently. Plus we’ve got rebates.
September 14, 2020
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