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
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
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
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.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CleanBC — Commercial Express Program. 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 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