CleanBC — Custom Program
BC, Canada
Offer substantial energy study funding and capital incentives to support commercial electrification and fuel-switching projects in British Columbia
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- Utilities
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- CleanBC
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<p>The CleanBC Custom Program, funded by the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada, offers energy study funding and capital incentives for electrification measures and fuel switching within BC Hydro's service territory. It provides up to 50% of energy study costs (maximum $20,000) and capital incentives based on lifetime GHG savings, supporting up to $200,000 per customer and up to $250,000 for eligible northern customers. Eligible projects include various heat pump systems, electric boilers, and heat recovery technologies that lead to measurable and verifiable energy impacts.</p>
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The CleanBC Custom Program provides funding and incentives to encourage fuel switching and electrification in commercial buildings, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The funding modalities are designed to support comprehensive energy studies and incentivize capital investments based on greenhouse gas savings.
- Energy Study Funding supports up to 50% of the energy study's costs, with a maximum limit of $20,000 per study.
- Custom Capital Funding Incentives provide support at a rate of $40 per tonne of CO2e of lifetime greenhouse gas savings, up to a maximum of $200,000 per customer.
- Additional incentives of $60 per tonne of CO2e are available specifically for heat pump rooftop units.
- Northern customers receive an additional $10 per tonne of CO2e incentive on eligible measures, with a total incentive cap of $250,000 per project.
- Overall customer cap for combined projects under Commercial Express, Custom and Custom-Lite is $750,000, distributed over multiple projects and locations.
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The CleanBC Custom Program provides support for energy studies and capital incentives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through fuel switching and electrification measures. Eligible projects focus on utilizing advanced heat recovery and energy-efficient technologies.
- Heat recovery chiller projects.
- Installation of air-to-water heat pumps.
- Implementation of air-to-water heat pump water heaters.
- Development of ground source heat pump systems.
- Integration of air-to-air rooftop heat pumps.
- Deployment of water-to-water heat pumps.
- Use of exhaust air heat recovery heat pumps.
- Adoption of sewage heat recovery heat pumps.
- Installation of electric boilers, where applicable.
- Implementation of electric water heaters, where other options are not feasible.
- Installation of high-efficiency HRV systems, under specific conditions.
- Deployment of air source Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems.
- Use of water source VRF systems.
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's status and project capabilities.
- You must have a BC Hydro Key Account Manager.
- The building(s) must be in the BC Hydro service territory, including New Westminster.
- The project must demonstrate at the pre-screening phase the potential to implement measures at a single facility that will lead to at least 1,200 tC02e of lifetime GHG savings.
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The CleanBC Custom Program targets commercial utility account holders within the BC Hydro service territory, including New Westminster, aiming to implement energy measures for GHG savings and electrification.
- Commercial buildings north of, and including, 100 Mile House are eligible for additional incentives.
- Projects must demonstrate potential for at least 1,200 tCO2e of lifetime GHG savings.
- Measures should involve technologies not covered by other utility DSM programs.
- Projects should illustrate measurable and verifiable energy impacts through standard engineering calculations.
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The grant details provided do not specify exact exclusions based on company type or industry. Instead, the focus is on specific eligibility criteria related to the company's utility account and project outcomes.
- Non-BC Hydro customers are directed to FortisBC if they are in specific geographic areas.
- Projects not demonstrating the minimum GHG savings required are directed to a different program variant.
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The CleanBC Custom Program offers incentives for projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through electrification measures. Eligible activities involve implementing advanced technology solutions for energy efficiency.
- Installation of Heat Recovery Chiller systems.
- Deployment of Air-to-Water Heat Pumps.
- Integration of Air-to-Water Heat Pump Water Heaters.
- Use of Ground Source Heat Pumps.
- Implementation of Air-to-Air Rooftop Heat Pumps.
- Utilization of Water-to-Water Heat Pumps.
- Exhaust Air Heat Recovery Heat Pump systems.
- Sewage Heat Recovery Heat Pump installations.
- Electric Boiler installations (only if more efficient options are not feasible).
- Electric Water Heater systems.
- Installation of High-efficiency HRV systems (if combined with an electric heating system).
- Air Source VRF systems.
- Water Source VRF systems.
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This grant is targeted at companies within the BC Hydro service territory, which includes several specific areas within British Columbia.
- Commercial utility account holders with BC Hydro.
- Locations north of and including the District of 100 Mile House (latitude 51.628°N).
- The area including New Westminster.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for the CleanBC Custom Program focus on specific criteria aimed at achieving greenhouse gas reductions and enhancing energy efficiency through innovative projects.
- Demonstration of potential to achieve at least 1,200 tCO2e of lifetime greenhouse gas savings.
- Involvement of energy measures that provide a net decrease in GHGs.
- Focus on measurable and verifiable energy impacts using standard engineering calculations.
- Utilization of technologies not covered by other utility DSM programs.
- Technological solutions that contribute to net electrical load growth.
- Completion and BC Hydro's approval of a preliminary energy study.
- Feasibility within the specified timeline for study and project implementation (6 months for the energy study and 18 months for the project implementation).
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- Step 1: Review Materials
- Read the Participant's Guide and Frequently Asked Questions.
- Download the Custom Workbook.
- Step 2: Pre-Screen Discussion
- Contact your BC Hydro Key Account Manager to discuss your project.
- Complete the 'Pre-Screen' tab of the Custom Workbook.
- Step 3: Eligibility Review
- BC Hydro reviews the Pre-Screen.
- If eligible, a kick-off meeting is held with all relevant parties.
- Step 4: Conduct Energy Study
- Complete the energy study with your selected consultant.
- Step 5: Submit Energy Study for Funding
- Submit all invoices related to the energy study for payment.
- Step 6: Submit for Capital Funding
- Ensure your completed energy study is approved by BC Hydro CEM Engineering.
- Your Key Account Manager will submit the incentive application.
- Step 7: Complete Installation
- Install the equipment as specified.
- Make the final payment to the equipment provider.
- Step 8: Submit Final Invoices
- Submit all final invoices for payment ensuring they include all required items.
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The CleanBC Custom Program provides funding and incentives to improve energy efficiency in British Columbia's commercial buildings. It encourages the transition to electrification and provides a range of potential equipment upgrades eligible for incentives.
- Eligible buildings must have a commercial utility account with BC Hydro and be located north of and including the District of 100 Mile House.
- Applicants must have a BC Hydro Key Account Manager.
- The program includes Energy Study Funding covering up to 50% of study costs, capped at $20,000.
- Custom Capital Funding Incentives are based on greenhouse gas savings, with potential funding up to $200,000 per customer.
- Specific heat pump and heating technologies are prioritized for incentives, depending on their feasibility and potential GHG savings.
- Energy studies should lead to at least 1,200 tCO2e of lifetime GHG savings to be eligible for full program incentives.
- A customer can receive incentives across multiple projects up to a combined cap of $750,000.
- All equipment purchases must occur after the Capital Incentive Agreement is finalized.
- The program is administered by BC Hydro, with deadlines for completing energy studies and implementing projects being six months and eighteen months, respectively, from agreement signing.
- Contact information for BC Hydro is provided for those lacking a Key Account Manager.
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1-(866)-522-4713
