CleanBC — Custom Program

Who is eligible?

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.

Who is not eligible

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.

Eligible expenses

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.

Eligible geographic areas

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.

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.