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Air conditioning offer for FortisBC electricity customers
Free cooling support for eligible households
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
FortisBC offers a free air conditioning unit to help income-qualified, heat-vulnerable electricity customers cope with extreme heat. The program also supports related home energy assistance through the Energy Conservation Assistance Program, including energy-saving products and upgrades.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Housing
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Provision and installation of a portable air conditioning unit for eligible households.
- Home assessment to determine whether AC installation is suitable.
Documents Needed
- Recommendation letter from the regional health authority’s Home Care Program.
- Proof of income for each household member aged 18 or older.
- Landlord consent form, if renting.
- Strata approval or confirmation that AC units are permitted in strata bylaws, if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Low-income and heat-vulnerable electricity customers.
- Customers referred through a regional health authority’s Home Care Program.
- Renters, with landlord consent.
- Residents of apartments, condos, non-profit housing complexes, and single-family homes.
Who is not eligible
- Households with a functioning AC unit already in the home.
- Applicants without a Home Care Program referral.
- Renters without landlord consent.
- Condo residents without strata permission, where required.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Central air conditioning systems.
- Ducted air conditioning systems.
- AC installation in common areas of multi-tenant buildings.
Eligible geographic areas
- Customers with residential electricity accounts from FortisBC, New Westminster, Grand Forks, Summerland, Penticton, or Nelson Hydro.
- British Columbia.
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed through the Energy Conservation Assistance Program.
- An energy coach assesses whether the home is compatible with an AC unit.
- Some approved applicants may still not receive a unit, depending on home characteristics.
- A follow-up visit may be required for installation.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed through the Energy Conservation Assistance Program.
- AC units are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to funding limits.
- Participation is not guaranteed, even if an application is submitted.
- Service timelines vary depending on the case.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Air conditioning offer for FortisBC electricity customers Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Air conditioning offer for FortisBC electricity customers. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Air conditioning offer for FortisBC electricity customers?
FortisBC offers a free air conditioning unit to help income-qualified, heat-vulnerable electricity customers cope with extreme heat. The program also supports related home energy assistance through the Energy Conservation Assistance Program, including energy-saving products and upgrades.
Who is eligible for the Air conditioning offer for FortisBC electricity customers program?
To be eligible for the Air conditioning offer for FortisBC electricity customers program, you must:
Low-income, heat-vulnerable customer.
Home Care Program referral required.
Eligible residential electricity account.
What expenses are eligible under Air conditioning offer for FortisBC electricity customers?
Provision and installation of a portable air conditioning unit for eligible households.
Home assessment to determine whether AC installation is suitable.
Who can I contact for more information about the Air conditioning offer for FortisBC electricity customers?
You can contact FortisBC or by phone at 1-855-909-2331.
Where is the Air conditioning offer for FortisBC electricity customers available?
The Air conditioning offer for FortisBC electricity customers program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Air conditioning offer for FortisBC electricity customers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Air conditioning offer for FortisBC electricity customers is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Air conditioning offer for FortisBC electricity customers?
Air conditioning offer for FortisBC electricity customers is funded by FortisBC