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Irrigation Equipment Rebates
Rebates for irrigation system upgrades
Latest source updateLast Update: June 3, 2026Latest change: The grant page now describes irrigation equipment rebates, including eligible customers, rebate amounts, application steps, and contact details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 3, 2026
Latest change: The grant page now describes irrigation equipment rebates, including eligible customers, rebate amounts, application steps, and contact details.
Irrigation equipment rebates updated
The grant content now focuses on irrigation equipment rebates for commercial, industrial, and agricultural electricity customers, with specific eligibility for FortisBC and certain municipal utility customers in Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland, and Nelson. It also adds rebate rates, qualifying project types, required supporting documents, the online application link, and support contact information.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Rebates of up to $150 are available to help reduce the cost of eligible irrigation equipment upgrades. The program supports water- and energy-saving conversions, pump efficiency improvements, and related retrofit work.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
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
- Conversion from sprinkler irrigation to drip irrigation
- Installation of variable speed drives on eligible pumps
- Overhaul of eligible booster pumps
- Overhaul of eligible well pumps
Documents Needed
- Paid receipts for purchase and installation
- FortisBC or municipal electricity account number
- Email address
- Supporting documents for pump overhauls
- Supporting documents for VSD rebates
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial businesses
- Industrial businesses
- Agricultural operations
Who is not eligible
- Residential customers
- New plantings of vineyards or orchards for sprinkler-to-drip rebates
- Flood irrigation projects
Eligible expenses
- Equipment purchase and installation for qualifying irrigation upgrades
- Sprinkler-to-drip irrigation conversion
- Variable speed drives for eligible pumps
- Pump overhauls for eligible booster or well pumps
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- New plantings of vineyards or orchards
- Flood irrigation systems
- VSD soft-start applications
- Reservoir-filling well pumps
- Direct-to-canal well pumps
- Mixed flow well or booster pumps
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
How to apply
- Step 1: Buy and install qualifying equipment
- Complete the irrigation upgrade first.
- Step 2: Prepare application materials
- Gather paid receipts and required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Apply through the FortisBC online rebate portal.
- Enter your account information and upload the documents.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Irrigation Equipment Rebates Program
What is the Irrigation Equipment Rebates?
Rebates of up to $150 are available to help reduce the cost of eligible irrigation equipment upgrades. The program supports water- and energy-saving conversions, pump efficiency improvements, and related retrofit work.
Who is eligible for the Irrigation Equipment Rebates program?
To be eligible for the Irrigation Equipment Rebates program, you must:
FortisBC or municipal electricity customer
Commercial, industrial, or agricultural
Existing irrigation retrofit only
What expenses are eligible under Irrigation Equipment Rebates?
Conversion from sprinkler irrigation to drip irrigation
Installation of variable speed drives on eligible pumps
Overhaul of eligible booster pumps
Overhaul of eligible well pumps
Who can I contact for more information about the Irrigation Equipment Rebates?
You can contact FortisBC by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Irrigation Equipment Rebates available?
The Irrigation Equipment Rebates program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Irrigation Equipment Rebates a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Irrigation Equipment Rebates is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Irrigation Equipment Rebates?
Irrigation Equipment Rebates is funded by FortisBC