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Refrigeration equipment rebates for non-profit organizations
Refrigeration rebates for efficiency upgrades
Funding available
$ 200
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Grand Forks, Nelson, Penticton, Summerland, British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
A charity registered under the Income Tax Act (Canada) that provides assistance to low income persons
See full eligibility
Overview
FortisBC offers product-specific rebates for non-profit and charitable organizations in commercial, institutional and industrial buildings for commercial refrigeration upgrades. Eligible items include ENERGY STAR display cases, electronically commutated motor systems, floating head pressure controls, refrigeration controls, and vending machine controllers.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Grand Forks, Nelson, Penticton, Summerland
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Housing
Target groups
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Existing building projects
- New construction projects
- Retrofit projects
- Refrigeration equipment upgrades
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
- Receipts marked paid, clear, legible and itemized, showing relevant information such as brand and model number
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- A charity registered under the Income Tax Act (Canada) that provides assistance to low income persons
- A housing provider that is a local government, a society registered under the Societies Act (other than a member funded society), an association registered under the Cooperative Association Act, or a governing body of an Indigenous community, provided the housing is primarily for low-income households
- Builder/Developer for new construction projects
- Owner, Charitable Donor or Lessee for retrofit projects
- Property Manager applying on behalf of a Participant with legal authority and permission to bind the Participant to these terms and conditions
Eligible expenses
- Display cases, including anti-sweat heater humidistat controls, refrigerated display case with doors, night covers and occupancy sensors
- Electronically commutated motor systems
- Floating head pressure controls, including low temperature and medium temperature condensing units and remote condensing units
- Refrigeration controls, including auto-closers for cooler and freezer doors and evaporator fan controllers for walk-in coolers and freezers
- Vending machine controllers
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Used or rebuilt products
- Products offered for resale or re-use off the Premises
Eligible geographic areas
- Commercial FortisBC electricity customers
- Municipal electricity customers of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro
How to apply
- Purchase and install qualifying equipment.
- Apply online for your refrigeration equipment rebate.
- Provide your FortisBC electricity account number or municipal account number from Penticton, Summerland, Grand Forks or Nelson Hydro, your email, and scanned or PDF copies of all paid receipts for the purchase and installation of products relevant to the rebate you are applying for.
- Ensure all receipts are marked paid, clear, legible, itemized and indicate relevant information such as brand, model number and any other required information in your application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission with supporting documents.
- Applicants must meet the program terms and conditions.
- Approved rebates are issued based on eligible equipment and receipts.
Additional information
- Energy efficiency ratings are based on ENERGY STAR certification requirements, available at energystar.gov.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Refrigeration equipment rebates for non-profit organizations Program
What is the Refrigeration equipment rebates for non-profit organizations?
FortisBC offers product-specific rebates for non-profit and charitable organizations in commercial, institutional and industrial buildings for commercial refrigeration upgrades. Eligible items include ENERGY STAR display cases, electronically commutated motor systems, floating head pressure controls, refrigeration controls, and vending machine controllers.
How much funding can be received?
Refrigeration equipment rebates for non-profit organizations Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $200 per project.
Who is eligible for the Refrigeration equipment rebates for non-profit organizations program?
To be eligible for the Refrigeration equipment rebates for non-profit organizations program, you must:
Commercial FortisBC or municipal electricity customer of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro
Registered owner, long-term leaseholder, or property manager of the premises
Application submitted within 365 days of purchase and installation completed within 180 days of submission
What expenses are eligible under Refrigeration equipment rebates for non-profit organizations?
Existing building projects
New construction projects
Retrofit projects
Refrigeration equipment upgrades
Who can I contact for more information about the Refrigeration equipment rebates for non-profit organizations?
You can contact FortisBC by email at businessrebates@fortisbc.com or by phone at 1-866-436-7847.
Where is the Refrigeration equipment rebates for non-profit organizations available?
The Refrigeration equipment rebates for non-profit organizations program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Refrigeration equipment rebates for non-profit organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Refrigeration equipment rebates for non-profit organizations is a Grant and Funding