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New windows for 80s house make a difference inside and out

In part two of our blog series on Colleen and Shane’s deep energy retrofit of their forever home, we shed light on their innovative and efficient new windows.
July 11, 2022

FortisBC’s climate action partners: meet Jeremy Dresner

Jeremy Dresner has worked in energy internationally for almost 15 years. Now he’s using that experience to reduce emissions in the RDOS. Here’s how.
July 6, 2022

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

How an 80s house was transformed into a modern, energy-efficient forever home

Find out how a Kelowna couple transformed their drafty 80s-era house into an energy-efficient forever home, in our four-part blog series.
June 15, 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

FortisBC’s climate action partners: meet Freya Phillips

Freya Phillips has worked in energy for over 25 years. Now she’s bringing that experience to the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. Here’s Freya’s story.
April 12, 2022

FortisBC’s climate action partners: meet Ehsan Haghi

Ehsan Haghi was always passionate about helping small communities take affordable climate action. Now, he’s helping Musqueam Indian Band (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm) do that. Here’s Ehsan’s story.
January 31, 2022

Tank or tankless? How to find your perfect match in a water heater

Shopping for a new water heater? You’ve got lots of choices. But which one is right for your household? We’ll help you find your perfect match!
November 18, 2021

New windows for 80s house make a difference inside and out

In part two of our blog series on Colleen and Shane’s deep energy retrofit of their forever home, we shed light on their innovative and efficient new windows.
July 11, 2022

FortisBC’s climate action partners: meet Jeremy Dresner

Jeremy Dresner has worked in energy internationally for almost 15 years. Now he’s using that experience to reduce emissions in the RDOS. Here’s how.
July 6, 2022

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

How an 80s house was transformed into a modern, energy-efficient forever home

Find out how a Kelowna couple transformed their drafty 80s-era house into an energy-efficient forever home, in our four-part blog series.
June 15, 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

FortisBC’s climate action partners: meet Freya Phillips

Freya Phillips has worked in energy for over 25 years. Now she’s bringing that experience to the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. Here’s Freya’s story.
April 12, 2022

FortisBC’s climate action partners: meet Ehsan Haghi

Ehsan Haghi was always passionate about helping small communities take affordable climate action. Now, he’s helping Musqueam Indian Band (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm) do that. Here’s Ehsan’s story.
January 31, 2022

Tank or tankless? How to find your perfect match in a water heater

Shopping for a new water heater? You’ve got lots of choices. But which one is right for your household? We’ll help you find your perfect match!
November 18, 2021