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How an energy-efficiency reno helps breathe new life into old buildings

We’re finding out how older apartment buildings and non-profit housing in B.C. can be improved through deep energy retrofits.
March 11, 2024

6 energy-efficient gifts that make perfect holiday presents

Give a gift that keeps on giving this holiday season with an energy-efficient present that will help that special someone save energy and money.
November 27, 2023

If these walls could talk, what would they say about deep energy retrofits?

They might tell us how we can cut energy use in older homes and buildings by 50 per cent. We talk to participants in our Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program to learn more.
November 14, 2023

What would these old walls say about improving energy efficiency?

People in our Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program talk about reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions and making homes more comfortable.
November 14, 2023

How energy efficiency upgrades at Indigenous affordable housing societies make a positive impact

Putting energy efficiency into action with the Aboriginal Housing Management Association helped lower energy costs for Indigenous affordable housing societies.
October 10, 2023

How to help avoid climbing energy bills during a heat wave

Tips to help you optimize your energy use and help avoid climbing energy bills before, during and after a heat wave.
July 1, 2023

Meet the winners of FortisBC’s 2023 Efficiency in Action Awards

Meet our 2023 Efficiency in Action Award winners: 11 BC organizations leading the way to save energy, reduce emissions and promote safety.
May 12, 2023

FortisBC’s climate action partners: meet Kesh Bandara

Kesh has worked in energy his entire career. Now he’s using his experience to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Township of Langley. Here’s Kesh’s story.
April 5, 2023

How an energy-efficiency reno helps breathe new life into old buildings

We’re finding out how older apartment buildings and non-profit housing in B.C. can be improved through deep energy retrofits.
March 11, 2024

6 energy-efficient gifts that make perfect holiday presents

Give a gift that keeps on giving this holiday season with an energy-efficient present that will help that special someone save energy and money.
November 27, 2023

If these walls could talk, what would they say about deep energy retrofits?

They might tell us how we can cut energy use in older homes and buildings by 50 per cent. We talk to participants in our Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program to learn more.
November 14, 2023

What would these old walls say about improving energy efficiency?

People in our Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program talk about reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions and making homes more comfortable.
November 14, 2023

How energy efficiency upgrades at Indigenous affordable housing societies make a positive impact

Putting energy efficiency into action with the Aboriginal Housing Management Association helped lower energy costs for Indigenous affordable housing societies.
October 10, 2023

How to help avoid climbing energy bills during a heat wave

Tips to help you optimize your energy use and help avoid climbing energy bills before, during and after a heat wave.
July 1, 2023

Meet the winners of FortisBC’s 2023 Efficiency in Action Awards

Meet our 2023 Efficiency in Action Award winners: 11 BC organizations leading the way to save energy, reduce emissions and promote safety.
May 12, 2023

FortisBC’s climate action partners: meet Kesh Bandara

Kesh has worked in energy his entire career. Now he’s using his experience to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Township of Langley. Here’s Kesh’s story.
April 5, 2023