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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia
Overview
This program offers no-cost recommissioning consultations for large commercial buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It supports low-cost operational improvements for existing buildings, with incentives of up to $0.15 per square foot.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
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
- Recommissioning consultations for existing large commercial buildings
- Operational optimization of energy-intensive systems such as HVAC
- Energy efficiency improvements through low-cost solutions
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial electricity customers
- Commercial natural gas customers
- Municipal electricity customers in Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland, and Nelson Hydro
Who is not eligible
- Buildings planning major renovations or HVAC upgrades within the next 12 months
- Applicants who participated in a previous recommissioning program in the last five years
Eligible expenses
- Recommissioning consultations
- Advice and support from an approved consultant
- Implementation of recommended low-cost operational measures
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Major building renovations planned within the next 12 months
- HVAC equipment upgrades planned within the next 12 months
- Participation in a previous recommissioning program in the last five years
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- FortisBC electric service territory
- Grand Forks
- Penticton
- Summerland
- Nelson
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are processed by BC Hydro.
- Applicants must contact a FortisBC key account manager or electricity technical advisor to get started.
Additional information
- Applications are processed by BC Hydro.
- Program information is available on BC Hydro’s Continuous Optimization program page.
- Approved consultants or program participants may be eligible for an incentive of up to $0.15 per square foot.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Continuous Optimization Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Continuous Optimization 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 Continuous Optimization Program?
This program offers no-cost recommissioning consultations for large commercial buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It supports low-cost operational improvements for existing buildings, with incentives of up to $0.15 per square foot.
Who is eligible for the Continuous Optimization Program program?
To be eligible for the Continuous Optimization Program program, you must:
FortisBC electricity or gas customer
Large existing commercial building
DDC system with remote access
What expenses are eligible under Continuous Optimization Program?
Recommissioning consultations for existing large commercial buildings
Operational optimization of energy-intensive systems such as HVAC
Energy efficiency improvements through low-cost solutions
Who can I contact for more information about the Continuous Optimization Program?
You can contact FortisBC by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Continuous Optimization Program available?
The Continuous Optimization Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Continuous Optimization Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Continuous Optimization Program is a Expert Advice
Who are the financial supporters of the Continuous Optimization Program?
Continuous Optimization Program is funded by FortisBC