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Save money and energy with income-qualified offers
Income-qualified energy savings offers for homes
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
FortisBC’s income-qualified offers help eligible British Columbia households save energy and money. The program includes the Energy Saving Kit, the Energy Conservation Assistance Program, instant rebates on energy-efficient products, and an air conditioning offer for qualified electricity customers.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
- 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
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Energy Saving Kit delivery and use of easy-to-install products to save on space heating, hot water, and lighting
- Free home energy visits, energy-use review, and installation of upgrades such as insulation, draftproofing, or heating system improvements
- Instant rebates on energy-efficient products
- Air conditioning unit installation for heat-vulnerable customers
Documents Needed
- Proof of income for each member of the household over 18 years of age, if requested
- Notice of Assessment (NOA)
- Social Assistance monthly cheque stub or Confirmation of Assistance
- Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) cheque stub, acknowledgment letter or benefit change letter
- Rental Assistance Program acknowledgment or benefit change letter
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Income-qualified residents over 18
- Low-income and heat-vulnerable customers referred through their regional health authority’s Home Care Program or Mental Health and Substance Use Program
- Customers with residential electricity accounts from FortisBC, New Westminster, Grand Forks, Summerland, Penticton or Nelson Hydro
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without a functioning AC unit are not excluded for the AC offer; only homes with a functioning AC unit are not eligible
Eligible expenses
- Instant discounts on energy-saving products, including LED light bulbs, low-flow showerheads, and draft-proofing materials
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Central, ducted air conditioning units
- Common areas in multi-tenanted buildings for AC unit installation
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- AC units are available on a first-come, first-served basis among qualified applicants.
- Availability is subject to funding limitations.
How to apply
- Request an Energy Saving Kit or apply through the Energy Conservation Assistance Program.
- For the air conditioning offer, apply through the Energy Conservation Assistance Program and include the recommendation letter from the regional health authority program with the application.
- If required, submit proof of income for each household member aged 18 or older.
- For renters, submit the landlord consent form with the application.
- If living in a condo, ensure AC units are permitted in the strata bylaws or receive approval from the strata council before applying.
Processing and Agreement
- An energy coach will assess the home to determine whether it is compatible with an AC unit.
- Some approved customers may not receive an AC unit.
- A follow-up visit may be required to install the AC unit.
- For the Underground Conduit System Inspection Request Form, a civil inspector will contact the applicant within three business days after submission and arrange for the inspection.
Additional information
- Offers end October 31, 2026.
- Discounts may be different at each store for instant rebates on energy-efficient products.
- Proof of income is required for ECAP.
- If requested, submit one of the accepted income documents for each household member over 18 years of age.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Save money and energy with income-qualified offers Program
What is the Save money and energy with income-qualified offers?
FortisBC’s income-qualified offers help eligible British Columbia households save energy and money. The program includes the Energy Saving Kit, the Energy Conservation Assistance Program, instant rebates on energy-efficient products, and an air conditioning offer for qualified electricity customers.
Who is eligible for the Save money and energy with income-qualified offers program?
To be eligible for the Save money and energy with income-qualified offers program, you must:
The combined household income must be below the program maximum for the household size.
Proof of income is required.
For the air conditioning offer, applicants must have a referral from the regional health authority and a qualifying residential electricity account.
What expenses are eligible under Save money and energy with income-qualified offers?
Energy Saving Kit delivery and use of easy-to-install products to save on space heating, hot water, and lighting
Free home energy visits, energy-use review, and installation of upgrades such as insulation, draftproofing, or heating system improvements
Instant rebates on energy-efficient products
Air conditioning unit installation for heat-vulnerable customers
Who can I contact for more information about the Save money and energy with income-qualified offers?
You can contact FortisBC by email at ecap@fortisbc.com or by phone at 1-866-436-7847.
Where is the Save money and energy with income-qualified offers available?
The Save money and energy with income-qualified offers program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Save money and energy with income-qualified offers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Save money and energy with income-qualified offers is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Save money and energy with income-qualified offers?
Save money and energy with income-qualified offers is funded by FortisBC