There are many resources available to support actions that improve the energy efficiency of commercial, multi-unit residential, non-profit housing and industrial buildings. Owners may be eligible for rebates towards energy studies to identify cost-effective improvements (up to $20,000). Additionally, owners conducting entire building renovations may be eligible for $40-$70 per ton of GHG reduction (up to $200,000). Some measures involve fuel switching to high efficiency systems, improvements to mechanical systems and building envelopes. By improving the energy efficiency, owners will reduce long-term operation costs and negative impacts on the environment.
BC Hydro Customers
BC Hydro provides various forms of support for business owners. Through the business energy-saving incentives, BC Hydro can cover up to 75% of the cost of your project.
To determine which programs you are eligible for, go to the Business Program Eligibility Tool, all you need is your BC Hydro account number: bchydro.com/eligibility
To learn more about the rebates and support available for your business, please contact: incentives@bchydro.com or call 1-866-522-4713
FortisBC customers
There are many incentives available for commercial and industrial FortisBC customers when you improve the energy efficiency of your business.
Commercial
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Type of upgrade
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Rebates
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Description
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Kitchen equipment
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Rebates ranging from $200 to $3,500
per appliance
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Install eligible appliances in a commercial kitchen
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Boilers
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Up to $45,000 per boiler (plus optional right-sizing bonus up to $1,000)
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Install a high-efficiency natural gas boiler whether building new or upgrading
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Water heaters
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Up to $15,000 per water heater
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Install a high-efficiency natural gas water heater whether building new or upgrading
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| Condensing unit heater |
$7.50 per MBH |
Install a natural gas unit heater with a thermal efficiency of 90% or more |
| Single-stage and high-intensity infrared heater |
$16 per MBH |
Install a natural gas infrared tube heater |
| Two-stage infrared heater |
$18 per MBH |
Install a natural gas infrared tube heater |
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Rental apartment building
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No cost
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Improve energy efficiency of rental buildings
at no-cost to building owners and property managers
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Custom design
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Varies, contact your key account manager or email commercialrebates@fortisbc.com
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Funding provided for constructing high-performance buildings
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Industrial
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Type of upgrade
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Rebates
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Description
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Boilers
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Up to $45,000 per boiler (plus optional right-sizing bonus up to $1,000)
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Install a high-efficiency natural gas boiler whether building new or upgrading
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Air curtain
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Up to $2,000 per door
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Install new air curtains to reduce heat waste and energy costs
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| Thermal curtain |
$0.35 per square foot |
Install thermal curtains with minimum 40% energy-saving rating, 5 year service life and area coverage of at least 7500 square feet |
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Direct contact water heater
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Up to $50,000
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Install a high-efficiency direct contact water heater
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| Condensing unit heater |
$7.50 per MBH |
Install a natural gas unit heater with a thermal efficiency of 90% or more |
| Single-stage and high-intensity infrared heater |
$16 per MBH |
Install a natural gas infrared tube heater |
| Two-stage infrared heater |
$18 per MBH |
Install a natural gas infrared tube heater |
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Pipe and tank insulation
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$4 per linear foot of pipe insulation
$2 or $3 per square foot of tank insulation
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Add insulation on pipes and tanks for hot
water and steam
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Steam trap audit and replacement
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Up to $10,000 for the audit
$250 per failed steam trap replaced
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For auditing and replacing failed steam traps
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Contact Elizabeth Manhas for specific questions about your renovation project:
