Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides a free commercial energy assessment for eligible business customers. It helps identify energy-saving measures, potential upgrades, and available FortisBC rebates for existing buildings.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Walkthrough energy assessments for existing commercial and industrial buildings.
- Identification of low- and no-cost energy conservation measures.
- Review of potential energy-efficiency upgrades and related rebates.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial businesses.
- Industrial businesses.
- Small and medium-sized commercial and industrial customers.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses that are not FortisBC commercial gas and/or electricity customers.
- Businesses that are not municipal electricity customers of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland, or Nelson Hydro.
- Businesses that are not owners or long-term leaseholders of the facility.
Eligible expenses
- Free walkthrough energy assessment.
- Technical support related to energy-efficiency upgrades and rebate applications.
Eligible geographic areas
- FortisBC service area.
- Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland, and Nelson Hydro service areas.
Processing and Agreement
- Submitted applications are reviewed to confirm the building qualifies.
- Eligible applicants are contacted by an authorized consultant to schedule the assessment.
- After the assessment, a report is provided and reviewed with the applicant.
- A FortisBC representative follows up to discuss findings and next steps.
Additional information
- Eligible applicants must be FortisBC commercial gas and/or electricity customers or municipal electricity customers in select communities.
- The program is free of charge.
- Applications are submitted through an online account login.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Commercial Energy Assessment Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Commercial Energy Assessment 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 Commercial Energy Assessment Program?
This program provides a free commercial energy assessment for eligible business customers. It helps identify energy-saving measures, potential upgrades, and available FortisBC rebates for existing buildings.
Who is eligible for the Commercial Energy Assessment Program program?
To be eligible for the Commercial Energy Assessment Program program, you must:
FortisBC customer or eligible municipal customer.
Owner or long-term leaseholder.
Medium-sized or small industrial facility.
What expenses are eligible under Commercial Energy Assessment Program?
Walkthrough energy assessments for existing commercial and industrial buildings.
Identification of low- and no-cost energy conservation measures.
Review of potential energy-efficiency upgrades and related rebates.
Who can I contact for more information about the Commercial Energy Assessment Program?
You can contact FortisBC by email at businessrebates@fortisbc.com.
Where is the Commercial Energy Assessment Program available?
The Commercial Energy Assessment Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Commercial Energy Assessment Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Commercial Energy Assessment Program is a Expert Advice
Who are the financial supporters of the Commercial Energy Assessment Program?
Commercial Energy Assessment Program is funded by FortisBC