Ventilation rebate – income qualified

1. You, the applicant, must be either:
   • a residential FortisBC gas customer with only one active residential gas account, making the upgrade at your primary residence and/or;
   • a residential FortisBC electricity customer or municipal electricity customer of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro with only one active residential electricity account, making the upgrade at your primary residence.
2. The registered homeowner(s) to the primary residence must be listed on the active residential FortisBC account and own only one property in British Columbia.

3. Your combined annual household income (from all sources) must be below the maximum shown for your household size. Proof of income is required.

   Household size	Maximum household income
   1 person	$50,100
   2 person	$62,300
   3 person	$76,600
   4 person	$93,000
   5 person	$105,500
   6 person	$119,000
   7+ person	$132,400

4. The home must be a year-round primary residence that is at least 10 years old, no larger than 3,500 square feet in total and be one of the following: single family home, duplex, triplex, row home, townhouse or manufactured/mobile home on a permanent foundation.
5. Applications must be submitted within one year of the invoice date.
6. Invoice must be dated on after November 25, 2024.
7. All upgrades must be installed by a licensed contractor with a GST number and a valid B.C. business license for the trade applicable to the upgrade being installed. Self-installations are not eligible.
8. Rebate cannot exceed the paid cost on the invoice and cannot be combined with other provincial- or federal-funded rebate programs. Applicants who have applied for or received rebates under other programs are not eligible for this rebate.

Ventilation specific requirements

1. The primary space heating system's energy source must be provided by FortisBC, Summerland, Penticton, Nelson or Grand Forks.
2. The home where the fan is installed must also install a rebate-eligible building envelope upgrade (e.g. insulation, windows, or doors) to qualify.
3. Ventilation rebate is not eligible for a home without the associated building envelope upgrade.
4. Fans must be ENERGY STAR^®certified and must be listed in the list of eligible models.
5. Fans must have a capacity of at least 85 cfm (40 L/s), at static pressure of 50 pa (0.2” w.c.).
6. Fans must be rated for continuous duty and equipped with permanently lubricated motors.
7. Fans must be equipped with self-closing backdraft damper to prevent air flow during “off” periods.

1. You may request an income qualification code by submitting your proof of income in advance so we can verify your household meets the maximum income threshold.
2. Review the terms and conditions.
3. Apply online with the following information:
• your FortisBC gas or electricity account number or municipal electricity account number from Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro
• your email
• your proof of income
• a scanned copy of your paid invoice showing the details of all work performed including:
• purchase date
• make and model number
• installation permit number (if applicable)
4. Application deadlines:
   • Gas customers: must submit application and all required documents by December 18 at 11:59 p.m.
   • Electric customers: must submit application and all required documents within one year of the invoice date.

Additional details

The application link takes you to Account login. Once you've registered and/or logged in you can start your application. Hint: we recommend using Google Chrome^® for the best experience.

Income qualified rebate program terms and conditions

Submit a copy of one of the following for each member of your household over 18 years of age. Ensure all personal details are blacked out, except your name, the effective date and income or benefit amount, where applicable.

• Notice of Assessment (NOA): submit a copy of your NOA from the Canada Revenue Agency for a current income tax return. Black out all information except for your name, effective date and income (line 15000 on NOA).
• Social Assistance: submit your monthly cheque stub, or a printed copy of your Confirmation of Assistance if registered for My Self Serve.
• Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER): submit either your SAFER cheque stub, acknowledgment letter or benefit change letter from BC Housing.
• Rental Assistance Program: submit your Rental Assistance Program acknowledgment or benefit change letter from BC Housing.
• National Child Benefit Supplement: submit your benefit notice from Canada Revenue Agency.
• Other income: if applicable, provide documentation of foreign, rental and/or other income.
• Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS): submit your GIS notice.

How to get your Notice of Assessment

• If you have your most current NOA, send us a copy with your application.
• If you do not have your NOA, use Canada Revenue Agency’s My Account service to view and print a copy of your information.
• You can also call them to request your NOA at 1-800-959-8281. Agents are available Monday to Friday, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., and are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.