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Gas absorption heat pump rebates for non-profit organizations
Heat pump rebates for non-profits
Funding available
$ 200,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
FortisBC commercial natural gas customers who own or operate a registered charity that provides assistance to income-qualified persons.
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Overview
FortisBC’s Gas absorption heat pump rebates for non-profit organizations offer up to $200,000 to FortisBC commercial natural gas customers in British Columbia, including registered charities and qualifying housing providers. The program supports feasibility study funding and rebates for installing gas absorption heat pumps in existing buildings for space heating, domestic hot water, and ventilation.
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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 expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
Target groups
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Feasibility study funding for gas absorption heat pump systems.
- Installing gas absorption heat pumps to provide space heating, domestic hot water and/or ventilation for non-profit housing or charities serving income-qualified people.
Documents Needed
- Feasibility study proposal
- Completed feasibility study
- Paid invoice from your consultant
- Copies of the fully paid invoice including make and model number of the eligible heat pump(s) purchased and installed
- Supporting documentation
Sources and recorded changes
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Gas absorption heat pump rebate program updated
The program now appears broader in scope, with eligibility expanded beyond non-profits and the feasibility study funding changed from 100% to 75%.
The rebate page now shows a broader program for commercial, multi-unit residential, and public-sector buildings, instead of the earlier non-profit-focused offering for housing services and other services. The feasibility study funding is now shown as 75 per cent of total study costs, up to $10,000, while the gas absorption heat pump rebate remains up to 75 per cent of total project costs and up to $200,000. The eligibility language also changed materially: the previous non-profit customer criteria and building limits are replaced with a wider set of business-type applicants, including a natural gas customer under any rate class except Rate 1. The application guidance and portal remain visible, but the main update is the program’s expanded target audience and revised feasibility study cost share.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- FortisBC commercial natural gas customers who own or operate a registered charity that provides assistance to income-qualified persons.
- Housing providers that are a local government, a housing society registered under the Societies Act, a housing co-op registered under the Cooperative Association Act, or a governing body of an Indigenous band, provided the housing is primarily for low-income households.
Who is not eligible
- School boards and educational institutions
- Health authorities and hospitals
- Public libraries
Eligible expenses
- Feasibility study costs
- Gas absorption heat pump project costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Gas equipment, including boilers, water heaters and furnaces, that are less than 100 per cent efficient.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
How to apply
- Step 1: Feasibility study proposal
- Work with an engineering consultant.
- Prepare the feasibility study proposal.
- Submit the proposal to FortisBC for review.
- Step 2: Feasibility study completion
- Complete the feasibility study if approved.
- Submit the completed study and paid consultant invoice to FortisBC.
- Step 3: Rebate application
- Confirm the heat pump is rebate-eligible before purchase.
- Have a licensed contractor install the system.
- Apply online and upload the required paid invoice documents.
Processing and Agreement
- FortisBC reviews the feasibility study proposal and, if approved, you may proceed with the full feasibility study.
- Submit the completed feasibility study and the paid invoice from your consultant to FortisBC to receive feasibility study funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Gas absorption heat pump rebates for non-profit organizations Program
What is the Gas absorption heat pump rebates for non-profit organizations?
FortisBC’s Gas absorption heat pump rebates for non-profit organizations offer up to $200,000 to FortisBC commercial natural gas customers in British Columbia, including registered charities and qualifying housing providers. The program supports feasibility study funding and rebates for installing gas absorption heat pumps in existing buildings for space heating, domestic hot water, and ventilation.
How much funding can be received?
Gas absorption heat pump rebates for non-profit organizations Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Gas absorption heat pump rebates for non-profit organizations program?
To be eligible for the Gas absorption heat pump rebates for non-profit organizations program, you must:
FortisBC commercial natural gas customer who owns or operates a registered charity that provides assistance to income-qualified persons
Housing provider that is a local government, housing society registered under the Societies Act, housing co-op registered under the Cooperative Association Act, or governing body of an Indigenous band, provided the housing is primarily for low-income households
Property owner or long-term leaseholder of an existing commercial building with a heat pump that replaces the existing gas heating system
What expenses are eligible under Gas absorption heat pump rebates for non-profit organizations?
Feasibility study costs
Gas absorption heat pump project costs
Who can I contact for more information about the Gas absorption heat pump 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 Gas absorption heat pump rebates for non-profit organizations available?
The Gas absorption heat pump rebates for non-profit organizations program is available the province of British Columbia.