Suspended
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is suspended
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program offers capital incentives of up to $100,000 per project, or up to $125,000 for eligible Northern customers. It supports electrification upgrades in existing commercial buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is suspended
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Housing
- Business Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Electrification retrofit of existing commercial buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Fuel-switching and other building electrification upgrades.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial building owners and operators.
- Property managers, consultants, contractors, or tenants applying on behalf of the owner.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants buying equipment before pre-approval.
- Projects already receiving Custom or Custom-Lite incentives for the same project.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation of eligible electrification equipment.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Equipment purchased before pre-approval.
Eligible geographic areas
- BC Hydro service territory, including New Westminster.
- Northern customers located north of and including the District of 100 Mile House.
Selection criteria
- Accuracy and completeness of the application.
- Review by the CleanBC Small Buildings Energy Coach and BC Hydro.
- Approval depends on program budget availability.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program materials
- Read the Participant’s Guide and FAQs.
- Download the application form.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form with building and project details.
- Contact the CleanBC Small Buildings Energy Coach or BC Hydro representative if needed.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application for review.
- Wait for the pre-approval email before purchasing equipment.
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
- The CleanBC Small Buildings Energy Coach may contact the applicant to verify information and provide an estimated incentive amount.
- BC Hydro reviews the application and issues a pre-approval email if approved, subject to budget availability.
- After project completion, closing documents are reviewed before payment is issued.
- A post-implementation review may be conducted to confirm the approved measures were installed as proposed.
Additional information
- The program is currently paused and is not accepting new applications.
- Free energy coaching support is available for applicants.
- An energy study is not required.
- Projects that do not qualify may be considered under CleanBC Custom or Custom Lite.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CleanBC — Commercial Express Program Program
What is the CleanBC — Commercial Express Program?
This program offers capital incentives of up to $100,000 per project, or up to $125,000 for eligible Northern customers. It supports electrification upgrades in existing commercial buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
How much funding can be received?
CleanBC — Commercial Express Program Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CleanBC — Commercial Express Program program?
To be eligible for the CleanBC — Commercial Express Program program, you must:
Existing commercial building
BC Hydro commercial customer
Eligible electrification measures
What expenses are eligible under CleanBC — Commercial Express Program?
Electrification retrofit of existing commercial buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fuel-switching and other building electrification upgrades.
Who can I contact for more information about the CleanBC — Commercial Express Program?
You can contact CleanBC by email at EnergyCoach@BetterBuildingsBC.ca or by phone at 1-866-522-4713.
Where is the CleanBC — Commercial Express Program available?
The CleanBC — Commercial Express Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the CleanBC — Commercial Express Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CleanBC — Commercial Express Program is a Grant and Funding