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Commercial lighting rebates for non-profit organizations
Rebates for efficient lighting upgrades
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program offers rebates for non-profit and charitable organizations upgrading to high-efficiency lighting and controls. It supports eligible lighting products, signage, and control systems for new construction, retrofit, and existing building projects.
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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 : 200,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Upgrade lighting systems to high-efficiency LED products
- Install eligible lighting controls
- Replace fluorescent sign lighting with LED signage
Documents Needed
- Paid, itemized receipts for purchase and installation
- FortisBC electricity account number or municipal account number
- Email address
- Application details for the eligible products
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial electricity customers
- Industrial electricity customers
- Irrigation electricity customers
- Registered charities serving income-qualified persons
- Housing providers and non-profit organizations
Eligible expenses
- Commercial high-efficiency lighting products
- Lighting controls such as occupancy sensors and photocell sensors
- LED signage and related lighting equipment
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Lighting products that are not listed or approved where required
- Products not qualifying under the program’s product list
- Occupancy sensors with a manual on-switch override
Eligible geographic areas
- FortisBC electricity service area
- Grand Forks Hydro
- Penticton Hydro
- Summerland Hydro
- Nelson Hydro
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through the online account system.
- Applicants can check the status of their application online.
- Supporting receipts and account details must be provided for review.
- Applicants should keep the application information and receipts complete and legible.
Additional information
- Some products may qualify for point-of-sale rebates through participating suppliers.
- Online account registration is required to apply for a rebate.
- Applicants can check the status of their application online after submission.
- Some lighting products are not eligible for rebates.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Commercial lighting rebates for non-profit organizations Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Commercial lighting rebates for non-profit organizations. 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 lighting rebates for non-profit organizations?
This program offers rebates for non-profit and charitable organizations upgrading to high-efficiency lighting and controls. It supports eligible lighting products, signage, and control systems for new construction, retrofit, and existing building projects.
How much funding can be received?
Commercial lighting rebates for non-profit organizations Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Commercial lighting rebates for non-profit organizations program?
To be eligible for the Commercial lighting rebates for non-profit organizations program, you must:
FortisBC or municipal electricity customer
Owner, leaseholder, or authorized manager
Eligible lighting products required
What expenses are eligible under Commercial lighting rebates for non-profit organizations?
Upgrade lighting systems to high-efficiency LED products
Install eligible lighting controls
Replace fluorescent sign lighting with LED signage
Who can I contact for more information about the Commercial lighting rebates for non-profit organizations?
You can contact FortisBC by email at businessrebates@fortisbc.com or by phone at 1-866-436-7847.
Where is the Commercial lighting rebates for non-profit organizations available?
The Commercial lighting rebates for non-profit organizations program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Commercial lighting rebates for non-profit organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Commercial lighting rebates for non-profit organizations is a Grant and Funding