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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
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 much energy do you need to stay home during a pandemic?
COVID-19 restrictions led the changes in how people were using energy in their homes. Many people reported an increase in high-energy use activities, with a few noteworthy exceptions. Some also used the time to save energy.
June 29, 2020
What do asphalt and ice have to do with energy innovation?
Our innovative technologies team’s job is to investigate and evaluate new, innovative technologies that may help determine the future of energy efficiency in BC.
March 12, 2020
Can new windows and doors help you save energy and money?
For updated style and better energy efficiency, new windows and doors can make a big difference. Get our tips to make the best choices and get rebates.
January 29, 2020
Put some purpose and passion into your New Year’s resolutions
Why do so many of us give up our resolutions by February? You just need to give them purpose and passion. We’ve got some simple steps to get you started.
January 16, 2020
How BC ice rinks are cutting costs and emissions with cool technology
Find out how a cool new technology is helping ice rink operators reduce costs, emissions and energy usage, and why we’re offering rinks rebates up to $20,000 to purchase this technology.
December 13, 2019
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
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 much energy do you need to stay home during a pandemic?
COVID-19 restrictions led the changes in how people were using energy in their homes. Many people reported an increase in high-energy use activities, with a few noteworthy exceptions. Some also used the time to save energy.
June 29, 2020
What do asphalt and ice have to do with energy innovation?
Our innovative technologies team’s job is to investigate and evaluate new, innovative technologies that may help determine the future of energy efficiency in BC.
March 12, 2020
Can new windows and doors help you save energy and money?
For updated style and better energy efficiency, new windows and doors can make a big difference. Get our tips to make the best choices and get rebates.
January 29, 2020
Put some purpose and passion into your New Year’s resolutions
Why do so many of us give up our resolutions by February? You just need to give them purpose and passion. We’ve got some simple steps to get you started.
January 16, 2020
How BC ice rinks are cutting costs and emissions with cool technology
Find out how a cool new technology is helping ice rink operators reduce costs, emissions and energy usage, and why we’re offering rinks rebates up to $20,000 to purchase this technology.
December 13, 2019