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Demand response for business
Rewards for shifting peak electricity use
Latest source updateLast Update: July 21, 2026Latest change: Changed: funding terms, scope and target audience, eligibility.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 21, 2026
Latest change: Changed: funding terms, scope and target audience, eligibility.
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Demand response for business supports businesses in B.C. by rewarding them for shifting electricity use away from peak demand periods. It encourages reducing or moving consumption during specific times to balance grid demand and support a more stable, resilient electrical system.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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
- Shifting some electricity use out of peak demand periods.
- Reducing electricity use during specific times when demand is high.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Demand response for business Program
What is the Demand response for business?
Demand response for business supports businesses in B.C. by rewarding them for shifting electricity use away from peak demand periods. It encourages reducing or moving consumption during specific times to balance grid demand and support a more stable, resilient electrical system.
What expenses are eligible under Demand response for business?
Shifting some electricity use out of peak demand periods.
Reducing electricity use during specific times when demand is high.
Where is the Demand response for business available?
The Demand response for business program is available across Canada.
Is the Demand response for business a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Demand response for business is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Demand response for business?
Demand response for business is funded by BC Hydro (BCH)