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Continuous Optimization Program
No-cost energy optimization support for commercial buildings
Latest source updateLast Update: June 22, 2026Latest change: The grant content now shows the Continuous Optimization Program, with detailed eligibility, application contacts, and funding terms now visible.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 22, 2026
Latest change: The grant content now shows the Continuous Optimization Program, with detailed eligibility, application contacts, and funding terms now visible.
Continuous Optimization Program now visible
The grant content now shows the Continuous Optimization Program for large commercial buildings, including eligibility for FortisBC commercial gas and electricity customers, certain municipal electricity customers, and buildings of at least 40,000 square feet with an existing DDC building automation system. It also now states that approved consultants or program participants may be eligible for an incentive of up to $0.15 per square foot. The application path is now visible as a referral to a natural gas key account manager or FortisBC electricity technical advisor, with applications processed by BC Hydro. The program page also adds material conditions such as no major renovations or HVAC upgrades within the next 12 months, no prior recommissioning program participation in the last five years, and at least one year of FortisBC billing history.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
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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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- FortisBC commercial rate class natural gas customers
- FortisBC electricity customers
- Municipal electricity customers of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland, and Nelson Hydro
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
- FortisBC electric service territory
- Grand Forks
- Penticton
- Summerland
- Nelson Hydro
How to apply
- To learn more and get started, contact your natural gas key account manager or FortisBC electricity technical advisor.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are processed by BC Hydro.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Continuous Optimization Program Program
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 commercial gas and/or electricity customer
Owner or long-term leaseholder of an existing large commercial or institutional building
DDC building automation 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
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