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Irrigation Equipment Rebates
Rebates for irrigation system upgrades
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland, British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Commercial, industrial or irrigation FortisBC or municipal electricity customers of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro.
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Overview
FortisBC Irrigation equipment rebates support commercial, industrial and irrigation electricity customers in Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland and Nelson Hydro. The program helps fund sprinkler-to-drip conversions, variable speed drives and pump overhauls for existing irrigation systems.
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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
- Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Sprinkler to drip irrigation system conversion
- Installation of variable speed drives on booster pumps and well pumps
- Booster pump overhaul (centrifugal/submersible/turbine)
- Well pump overhaul (submersible/turbine)
Documents Needed
- Scanned or PDF copies of all paid receipts for the purchase and installation of products relevant to the rebate.
- Pump curves showing the design conditions.
- A detailed scope of work of the overhaul.
- An invoice or supporting documentation showing quantity, make and manufacturer, pump type, horsepower rating of motor(s) and variable speed drive(s).
- An area map showing the physical location(s) of the pumps.
Sources and recorded changes
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Irrigation equipment rebates updated
The grant page now describes irrigation equipment rebates, including eligible customers, rebate amounts, application steps, and contact details.
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial, industrial or irrigation FortisBC or municipal electricity customers of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro.
- Owners or long-term leaseholders of existing commercial or industrial buildings.
- Builders, developers or owners of new commercial or industrial construction projects.
Eligible expenses
- Sprinkler to drip irrigation system conversion
- Variable speed drive (VSD) for booster pump (150 hp or less)
- VSD for well pump (300 hp or less)
- Booster pump overhaul (centrifugal/submersible/turbine)
- Well pump overhaul (submersible/turbine)
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- New plantings of vineyards or orchards, unless a vineyard or orchard was the previous crop on the field.
- Flood irrigation systems.
- Variable speed drives used to soft start.
- Well pumps used to fill a reservoir or discharge directly into a canal.
- Mixed flow well or booster pumps (high volume, low head).
Eligible geographic areas
- Grand Forks
- Penticton
- Summerland
- Nelson Hydro
How to apply
- Purchase and install qualifying equipment.
- Apply online for irrigation rebates with your account information, email and scanned or PDF copies of all paid receipts for the purchase and installation of the relevant products.
- Ensure all receipts are marked paid, clear, legible and itemized, and include the required product information in the application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Irrigation Equipment Rebates Program
What is the Irrigation Equipment Rebates?
FortisBC Irrigation equipment rebates support commercial, industrial and irrigation electricity customers in Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland and Nelson Hydro. The program helps fund sprinkler-to-drip conversions, variable speed drives and pump overhauls for existing irrigation systems.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Irrigation Equipment Rebates program?
To be eligible for the Irrigation Equipment Rebates program, you must:
You must be a commercial, industrial or irrigation FortisBC or municipal electricity customer of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro.
You must be an owner or long-term leaseholder of an existing commercial or industrial building, or a builder, developer or owner of a new commercial or industrial construction project.
Only retrofit projects of existing irrigation systems are eligible, and applications must be submitted within 365 days of the purchase date or installation date, whichever is first.
What expenses are eligible under Irrigation Equipment Rebates?
Sprinkler to drip irrigation system conversion
Variable speed drive (VSD) for booster pump (150 hp or less)
VSD for well pump (300 hp or less)
Booster pump overhaul (centrifugal/submersible/turbine)
Well pump overhaul (submersible/turbine)
Who can I contact for more information about the Irrigation Equipment Rebates?
You can contact FortisBC by email at businessrebates@fortisbc.com or by phone at 1-866-436-7847.
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