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Clothes Washer and Dryer Rebates
Rebates for qualifying commercial laundry equipment
Funding available
$ 100
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Commercial, industrial or irrigation FortisBC or municipal electricity customers of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro
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Overview
FortisBC Electric Laundry Equipment Rebates support commercial, industrial, and irrigation electricity customers in FortisBC’s electric service area. The program helps cover qualifying ENERGY STAR® commercial clothes washers for existing buildings and new construction.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
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Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Upgrade inefficient commercial laundry equipment to ENERGY STAR® models.
Documents Needed
- Supporting documentation
- Paid receipts
- Invoice or receipt showing the make and model of the Qualifying Appliance
Sources and recorded changes
- Source change captured
- Change recorded
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Clothes Washer and Dryer Rebates Expanded
The rebate page now also shows an electric laundry equipment rebate for commercial and industrial customers, with a $75 rebate and a 365-day application window.
The page now includes a new Electric laundry equipment rebates section alongside the existing clothes washer and dryer rebates. The new section offers $75 per ENERGY STAR commercial clothes washer, applies to commercial, industrial, or irrigation electricity customers in Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland, or Nelson Hydro, and requires applications within 365 days of the purchase or installation date, whichever is first. It also adds a new online application path, supporting-document checklist, and a separate business contact endpoint for that section. The original clothes washer and dryer rebate content remains visible with the existing up to $250 rebate and 60-day application window.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial, industrial or irrigation FortisBC or municipal electricity customers of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro
- Owners or long-term leaseholders of existing commercial or industrial buildings
- Builders/developers or owners of new commercial or industrial construction projects
Who is not eligible
- Retailers, wholesalers, contractors, groups, clubs, organizations or associations
Eligible expenses
- ENERGY STAR commercial clothes washer – electrically heated water
- ENERGY STAR commercial clothes washer – natural gas heated water
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchases from retailers, wholesalers, contractors, groups, clubs, organizations, or associations.
- Appliances not listed on FortisBC’s approved appliance list.
- Applications submitted after the 60-day deadline.
- Applications for appliances not purchased and paid for in full during the rebate period.
Eligible geographic areas
- Grand Forks
- Penticton
- Summerland
- Nelson Hydro
Selection criteria
- Compliance with program requirements.
- Valid purchase date and proof of purchase.
- Appliance listed as qualifying by FortisBC.
How to apply
- Purchase and install eligible equipment/products.
- Alternatively, apply online for laundry rebates with your FortisBC electricity account number or municipal account number from Penticton, Summerland, Grand Forks or Nelson Hydro, your email, and scanned or pdf copies of all paid receipts for the purchase and installation of products relevant to the rebate you are applying for.
- Ensure all receipts are marked “paid,” clear, legible, itemized and indicate relevant information such as brand, model number and any other required information in your application.
Processing and Agreement
- Qualifying FortisBC Customers will receive the rebate as a credit on their electric utility bill.
- Grand Forks, Nelson Hydro, Summerland, or Penticton electric utility customers will receive the rebate by cheque.
- Some products may be eligible for point-of-sale FortisBC rebates.
Additional information
- FortisBC may, at its discretion, attend at the Customer’s premises to verify installation of the Qualifying Appliance.
- By applying, the Customer agrees FortisBC may collect, use, and disclose Customer Information to process, administer, and evaluate the program and develop other FortisBC energy efficiency programs.
- FortisBC may contact the Customer by phone, direct mail, or similar methods to evaluate the effectiveness of the program, which may include surveys.
- FortisBC’s decisions relating to the program, including product acceptability, Customer eligibility, and amount of rebate, shall be final and binding and not subject to appeal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Clothes Washer and Dryer Rebates Program
What is the Clothes Washer and Dryer Rebates?
FortisBC Electric Laundry Equipment Rebates support commercial, industrial, and irrigation electricity customers in FortisBC’s electric service area. The program helps cover qualifying ENERGY STAR® commercial clothes washers for existing buildings and new construction.
How much funding can be received?
Clothes Washer and Dryer Rebates Funds up to $100 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Clothes Washer and Dryer Rebates program?
To be eligible for the Clothes Washer and Dryer Rebates program, you must:
Commercial, industrial or irrigation FortisBC or municipal electricity customer
Owner, long-term leaseholder, builder/developer, or owner of a new construction project
Application within 365 days of purchase or installation
What expenses are eligible under Clothes Washer and Dryer Rebates?
ENERGY STAR commercial clothes washer – electrically heated water
ENERGY STAR commercial clothes washer – natural gas heated water
Who can I contact for more information about the Clothes Washer and Dryer Rebates?
You can contact FortisBC or by phone at 1-888-224-2710.
Where is the Clothes Washer and Dryer Rebates available?
The Clothes Washer and Dryer Rebates program is available the province of British Columbia.