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HVAC and building controls rebates
Rebates for HVAC control upgrades
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
HVAC and building controls rebates offers varying rebates to FortisBC gas customers and commercial or industrial FortisBC electricity customers, including municipal electricity customers of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro. It supports connected thermostats, domestic hot water recirculation controls, and rooftop unit controls.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Installing HVAC and building controls such as connected thermostats, domestic hot water recirculation controls, advanced rooftop unit (RTU) controls, direct digital controls (DDC) and building energy management systems (BEMS), demand control ventilation, dual enthalpy economizers, energy management systems: guest room occupancy, fault detection and diagnosis (FDD), outdoor air reset controls, and adaptive optimal start measures.
Documents Needed
- Scanned or PDF copies of all paid receipts for the purchase and installation of products relevant to the rebate you are applying for.
- Specification sheet must be provided.
Sources and recorded changes
- Source change captured
- Change recorded
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Heating optimization rebate details expanded
The heating optimization program now shows additional boiler, ventilator, hydronic additive, ozone laundry, and tune-up rebate details, along with updated eligibility wording.
The heating system optimization section now includes a fuller rebate schedule, adding large-boiler and any-size-boiler combination offers, plus detailed HRV/ERV, hydronic additive, ozone laundry, and tune-up amounts. Several boiler eligibility notes were also clarified, including the requirement that systems use gas only and not serve backup, standby, or secondary functions. Eligibility wording was also adjusted to say applicants may be property owners or long-term leaseholders of existing buildings, or builders/developers or property owners of new construction projects. The application timing remains tied to submitting supporting documents within 365 days of purchase or service date.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- FortisBC gas customers under any rate class except Rate 1.
- Commercial or industrial FortisBC electricity customers.
- Municipal electricity customers of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro.
- Long-term leaseholders of existing commercial or industrial buildings.
- Builders, developers or owners of new commercial or industrial construction projects.
Who is not eligible
- FortisBC gas customers under Rate 1.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation of connected thermostats, domestic hot water recirculation controls, advanced rooftop unit (RTU) controls, direct digital controls (DDC) and building energy management systems (BEMS), demand control ventilation, dual enthalpy economizers, energy management systems: guest room occupancy, fault detection and diagnosis (FDD), outdoor air reset controls, and adaptive optimal start measures.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Demand control ventilation where HRV/ERV is in use.
- Rebate combinations with demand control ventilation or economizer rebates.
Eligible geographic areas
- Grand Forks
- Penticton
- Summerland
- Nelson Hydro
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the measure form
- Fill in participant, contractor, and equipment information.
- Have the qualified technician complete and sign the checklist.
- Step 2: Submit the signed form
- Include the signed form with your online application.
- If needed, email the documents to BusinessRebates@fortisbc.com.
- Step 3: Request help if you cannot email documents
- Contact the Conservation and Energy Management group for assistance.
Processing and Agreement
- Once approved, you should receive your rebate in six to eight weeks.
Additional information
- Some products may be eligible for point-of-sale rebates.
- Online applicants must have a FortisBC account.
- Applications can be checked for status online after submission.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the HVAC and building controls rebates Program
What is the HVAC and building controls rebates?
HVAC and building controls rebates offers varying rebates to FortisBC gas customers and commercial or industrial FortisBC electricity customers, including municipal electricity customers of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro. It supports connected thermostats, domestic hot water recirculation controls, and rooftop unit controls.
How much funding can be received?
HVAC and building controls rebates Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the HVAC and building controls rebates program?
To be eligible for the HVAC and building controls rebates program, you must:
You must be a FortisBC gas customer under any rate class except Rate 1 and/or a commercial or industrial FortisBC electricity customer or municipal electricity customer of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro.
You must be a long-term leaseholder of an existing commercial or industrial building, or a builder/developer or owner of a new commercial or industrial construction project.
Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted no later than 365 days after the purchase date or installation date, whichever is first.
What expenses are eligible under HVAC and building controls rebates?
Purchase and installation of connected thermostats, domestic hot water recirculation controls, advanced rooftop unit (RTU) controls, direct digital controls (DDC) and building energy management systems (BEMS), demand control ventilation, dual enthalpy economizers, energy management systems: guest room occupancy, fault detection and diagnosis (FDD), outdoor air reset controls, and adaptive optimal start measures.
Who can I contact for more information about the HVAC and building controls rebates?
You can contact FortisBC by email at businessrebates@fortisbc.com or by phone at 1-866-884-8833.
Where is the HVAC and building controls rebates available?
The HVAC and building controls rebates program is available the province of British Columbia.