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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 800,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2023
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program offers rebates of up to $800,000 for new commercial construction projects. It supports the design and construction of new commercial, multi-unit residential, mixed-use, institutional, and light industrial buildings that meet the program’s energy performance requirements.
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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 : 800,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Design and construction of new commercial buildings.
- Design and construction of new multi-unit residential and mixed-use buildings.
- Construction of eligible institutional and light industrial buildings.
- Energy modelling and airtightness testing linked to the new building project.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form.
- BC Energy Step Code Part 3 Energy Design Report or Part 9 Energy Compliance Report, and EnerGuide N Report and Label or Energy Model Report.
- As-built drawings of the building.
- Energy model invoice or progress draw, if applicable.
- Airtightness testing results and invoice or progress draw, if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial businesses.
- Multi-unit residential building projects.
- Mixed-use building projects.
- Institutional and light industrial projects.
Who is not eligible
- Buildings where manufacturing or industrial processes occur.
- Projects that do not meet the stated energy performance requirements.
- Projects where electricity is not supplied by the listed providers and gas is not used as required.
Eligible expenses
- Rebates for designing and constructing the building.
- Energy modelling costs.
- Mid-construction airtightness testing costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- FortisBC electricity service areas
- Municipal utility areas of Summerland, Penticton, Grand Forks, and Nelson Hydro
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants may need to sign an incentive estimate letter to confirm participation.
- For the small program, the application is submitted after construction is completed and within six months of building occupancy.
- For the small program, approved support is paid after the completed application and supporting documents are received.
Additional information
- The program is delivered by FortisBC.
- A participant guide and program terms and conditions are available for review.
- For guidance, applicants can contact an energy solutions manager, key account manager, or technical advisor.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Commercial New Construction Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Commercial New Construction 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 New Construction Program?
This program offers rebates of up to $800,000 for new commercial construction projects. It supports the design and construction of new commercial, multi-unit residential, mixed-use, institutional, and light industrial buildings that meet the program’s energy performance requirements.
How much funding can be received?
Commercial New Construction Program Funds up to $800,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Commercial New Construction Program program?
To be eligible for the Commercial New Construction Program program, you must:
New construction project.
Meets energy performance target.
Uses gas as primary source in some cases.
What expenses are eligible under Commercial New Construction Program?
Design and construction of new commercial buildings.
Design and construction of new multi-unit residential and mixed-use buildings.
Construction of eligible institutional and light industrial buildings.
Energy modelling and airtightness testing linked to the new building project.
Who can I contact for more information about the Commercial New Construction Program?
You can contact FortisBC by email at CNCprogram@fortisbc.com or by phone at 1-866-884-8833.
Where is the Commercial New Construction Program available?
The Commercial New Construction Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Commercial New Construction Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Commercial New Construction Program is a Grant and Funding