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Save money and energy with income-qualified offers
Income-qualified support for home energy savings
Last Update: May 3, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program offers income-qualified energy-saving support to help households reduce energy use and costs. It includes free home energy evaluations, upgrades, and a free energy saving kit for eligible 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
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Environment
- Housing
Target groups
- General public
- Seniors
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Free home energy evaluations
- Installation of energy-saving products and home-efficiency upgrades
- Energy Saving Kit delivery
- Air conditioning support for heat-vulnerable customers
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Proof of income for each household member 18 or older
- Landlord consent form, if renting
- Medical referral letter from the regional health authority’s Home Care Program, if applying for the air conditioning offer
- Notice of Assessment or other accepted income proof documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residential electricity customers of FortisBC, BC Hydro, or municipal utilities in Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland, Nelson Hydro, and New Westminster
- Income-qualified households
- Renters and homeowners
- Heat-vulnerable customers referred through a regional health authority’s Home Care Program
Who is not eligible
- Households with income above the program limit
- Apartment or condo homes seeking ECAP heating or upgrade measures not offered for those units
- Homes with a functioning air conditioning unit, for the AC offer
- Common areas in multi-tenant buildings
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Central or ducted air conditioning systems
- Air conditioning for homes with a functioning AC unit
- Applications for common areas in multi-tenant buildings
- Repeat ECAP participation within 10 years
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and may be checked for income and utility eligibility
- Qualified applicants are contacted to schedule a home review or installation visit
- Program staff determine which upgrades or products will be provided
- Participation is not guaranteed, even if eligibility conditions are met
Additional information
- Proof of income is required for ECAP and may be required for the Energy Saving Kit.
- Some offers are available only once every five or ten years.
- Program availability and service timing may vary based on funding and location.
- Applicants may be contacted for verification, evaluation, or quality assurance.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Save money and energy with income-qualified offers Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Save money and energy with income-qualified offers. 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 Save money and energy with income-qualified offers?
This program offers income-qualified energy-saving support to help households reduce energy use and costs. It includes free home energy evaluations, upgrades, and a free energy saving kit for eligible 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:
Residential utility customer
Income-qualified household
Eligible home and consent
What expenses are eligible under Save money and energy with income-qualified offers?
Free home energy evaluations
Installation of energy-saving products and home-efficiency upgrades
Energy Saving Kit delivery
Air conditioning support 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 1-855-909-2331.
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 Grant and Funding
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