Suspended
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 750,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is suspended
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program supports existing commercial buildings in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy studies and capital measures. It offers up to $2,000 for energy studies and up to $72,000 per project for qualifying capital incentives.
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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 : 750,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is suspended
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- 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
- Energy studies for GHG-reduction opportunities
- Electrification and fuel-switching projects in existing buildings
- Replacement or installation of qualifying equipment and measures
Documents Needed
- Completed Custom-Lite Workbook
- Energy study report or supporting engineering documentation
- Invoices for the project
- Proof of payment
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial buildings
- Institutional buildings
- Multi-unit residential buildings
- BC Hydro commercial customers
Who is not eligible
- Buildings without a BC Hydro commercial utility account
- Projects already receiving the same technology funding from FortisBC gas conservation programs
- Projects for which equipment has already been purchased before agreement signing
Eligible expenses
- Energy study costs
- Capital costs for qualifying equipment and measures
- Project invoices and related implementation costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Equipment purchased before the capital incentive agreement is signed
- Measures already funded through FortisBC gas conservation programs
- Projects outside the program’s GHG savings threshold
Eligible geographic areas
- BC Hydro service territory
- Including New Westminster
- Buildings north of and including the District of 100 Mile House for the Northern top-up
Processing and Agreement
- Submit the Workbook and required application materials
- BC Hydro CEM Engineering reviews and approves the application, subject to budget availability
- An Energy Study-Lite or Capital Incentive Agreement is created and signed
- After completion, submit invoices, proof of payment, and supporting documentation
- A post-implementation review confirms the measures before payment is issued
Additional information
- The program is currently paused and not accepting new applications.
- Free energy coaching is available for a limited time.
- Projects may need a signed incentive agreement before work begins.
- Funding is subject to program review and budget availability.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CleanBC — Custom-Lite 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 — Custom-Lite Program?
This program supports existing commercial buildings in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy studies and capital measures. It offers up to $2,000 for energy studies and up to $72,000 per project for qualifying capital incentives.
How much funding can be received?
CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $750,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program program?
To be eligible for the CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program program, you must:
Existing commercial or institutional building
Single-site GHG reduction project
Lifetime savings between 500 and 1,200 tCO2e
What expenses are eligible under CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program?
Energy studies for GHG-reduction opportunities
Electrification and fuel-switching projects in existing buildings
Replacement or installation of qualifying equipment and measures
Who can I contact for more information about the CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program?
You can contact CleanBC by email at EnergyCoach@BetterBuildingsBC.ca or by phone at 1-866-522-4713.
Where is the CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program available?
The CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program is a Grant and Funding