Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 25
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program offers bill credits for residential customers who reduce electricity use during peak hours. It supports participation through eligible smart thermostats, EVs, or EV chargers, with rewards paid as bill credits.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Location
- 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
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Reducing electricity use during peak hours through smart thermostat control.
- Charging EVs outside the 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. peak period.
- Participating in scheduled power hour events.
Documents Needed
- FortisBC electricity account number
- Proof of an eligible smart thermostat, EV, or EV charger
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- FortisBC residential electricity customers
- Households with eligible smart thermostats
- EV owners or EV charger users
Who is not eligible
- Municipal electricity utility customers of Summerland, Penticton, Grand Forks, and Nelson Hydro
Eligible geographic areas
- FortisBC service area
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against the program eligibility requirements.
- Applicants must accept the terms and conditions before joining.
- Eligible devices must be enrolled through the manufacturer’s website or device settings.
- Approved participants receive incentives as bill credits.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Power Hours Rewards Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Power Hours Rewards Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Power Hours Rewards Program?
This program offers bill credits for residential customers who reduce electricity use during peak hours. It supports participation through eligible smart thermostats, EVs, or EV chargers, with rewards paid as bill credits.
How much funding can be received?
Power Hours Rewards Program Funds up to $25 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Power Hours Rewards Program program?
To be eligible for the Power Hours Rewards Program program, you must:
FortisBC residential electricity customer
Principal residence, year-round
Eligible thermostat, EV, or charger
What expenses are eligible under Power Hours Rewards Program?
Reducing electricity use during peak hours through smart thermostat control.
Charging EVs outside the 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. peak period.
Participating in scheduled power hour events.
Who can I contact for more information about the Power Hours Rewards Program?
You can contact FortisBC by email at powerhours@fortisbc.com or by phone at 1-866-436-7847.
Where is the Power Hours Rewards Program available?
The Power Hours Rewards Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Power Hours Rewards Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Power Hours Rewards Program is a Grant and Funding