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New Multi-Unit Residential Building Rebates
FortisBC rebates for efficient multi-unit builds
Latest source updateLast Update: June 30, 2026Latest change: The program now shows a detailed rebate list with specific product types, amounts, and a narrower project focus in the Okanagan or Kootenays.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 30, 2026
Latest change: The program now shows a detailed rebate list with specific product types, amounts, and a narrower project focus in the Okanagan or Kootenays.
New multi-unit residential building rebate details
The Multi-Unit Residential Building program now presents detailed rebate amounts and product requirements, including values such as $75 per commercial clothes washer, $2,000 per all-in-one heat pump water heater, 30% of project cost up to $100,000 for standard efficiency dual fuel RTUs, and 75% of total project cost up to $200,000 for gas absorption heat pumps. The scope is now described as new mixed-use, apartment, or condominium developments in the Okanagan or Kootenays, with eligibility tied to specific electricity and gas customer types and a broader product list covering lighting, appliances, water heaters, and heating/cooling systems. The application instructions also now direct applicants to review the terms and conditions and contact a FortisBC electricity technical advisor or gas energy solutions manager to get started.
Funding available
$ 200,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
FortisBC’s New multi-unit residential building rebates provide rebates for qualifying multi-unit residential buildings in the FortisBC electricity service area, including municipal utilities of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland and Nelson Hydro. The program supports energy-saving upgrades such as lighting, appliances, water heaters and heating/cooling systems.
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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
- Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Housing
Target groups
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New construction of a multi-unit residential building.
- Extensive renovation of a multi-unit residential building.
Documents Needed
- Application form completed in full for all the Program rebates
- Utility Account Holder Consent form completed and signed by the account holder, if the Participant is not the electric and/or gas utility account holder
- Copies of detailed invoices and supporting documentation, including contractor(s)/vendor(s) information, invoice numbers, purchaser name, address of installation, date of purchase, manufacturer’s make(s) and model numbers, quantities and itemization cost including equipment and labour cost, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Builder/Developer for new construction projects
- Owner of the premises in which the products are installed for new construction projects
- Owner for retrofit projects
- Lessee for retrofit projects
Who is not eligible
- Customers who self-generate electricity may not be eligible to participate in this Program
Eligible expenses
- Commercial clothes washers
- Heat pump water heaters
- Heating and cooling systems, including dual fuel rooftop units, gas absorption heat pumps, packaged terminal heat pumps, split system air source heat pumps, rooftop unit air source heat pumps and variable refrigerant flow systems
- LED lighting and controls, including LED interior luminaires, LED exterior luminaires, LED street lights and pole/arm mounted luminaires, common area lighting, occupancy sensors and photocell sensors
- In-suite appliances and bathroom fans
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Used or rebuilt products
- Occupancy sensors with a manual on switch override
Eligible geographic areas
- FortisBC electricity service area, including the municipal utilities of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland and Nelson Hydro
How to apply
- Review all terms and conditions.
- Contact a FortisBC electricity technical advisor or gas energy solutions manager to get started.
Processing and Agreement
- Review all terms and conditions.
- Contact a FortisBC electricity technical advisor or gas energy solutions manager to get started.
Additional information
- Pre-approval is required before installation.
- Support is available from FortisBC technical advisors and energy solutions managers.
- Terms and conditions apply to the program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the New Multi-Unit Residential Building Rebates Program
What is the New Multi-Unit Residential Building Rebates?
FortisBC’s New multi-unit residential building rebates provide rebates for qualifying multi-unit residential buildings in the FortisBC electricity service area, including municipal utilities of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland and Nelson Hydro. The program supports energy-saving upgrades such as lighting, appliances, water heaters and heating/cooling systems.
How much funding can be received?
New Multi-Unit Residential Building Rebates Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the New Multi-Unit Residential Building Rebates program?
To be eligible for the New Multi-Unit Residential Building Rebates program, you must:
FortisBC electricity service area, including municipal utilities of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland and Nelson Hydro
New or extensively renovated multi-unit residential building
Approval before installation
What expenses are eligible under New Multi-Unit Residential Building Rebates?
New construction of a multi-unit residential building.
Extensive renovation of a multi-unit residential building.
Who can I contact for more information about the New Multi-Unit Residential Building Rebates?
You can contact FortisBC by email at businessrebates@fortisbc.com or by phone at 1-888-224-2710.
Where is the New Multi-Unit Residential Building Rebates available?
The New Multi-Unit Residential Building Rebates program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the New Multi-Unit Residential Building Rebates a grant, loan, or tax credit?
New Multi-Unit Residential Building Rebates is a Grant and Funding