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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
Grand Forks, New Westminster, Penticton, Summerland, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Income-qualified offers from FortisBC help British Columbians make their homes more energy efficient and comfortable year-round. They include a free Energy Saving Kit, free home energy evaluations and upgrades, and instant rebates on energy-efficient products at local stores.
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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
- Grand Forks, New Westminster, Penticton, Summerland
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Request a free Energy Saving Kit
- Free home energy evaluation and upgrades through the Energy Conservation Assistance Program
- Instant rebates on energy-efficient products
Documents Needed
- Proof of income, 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
- National Child Benefit Supplement benefit notice; Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) notice
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Income-qualified residents over 18
- Residential electricity customers with BC Hydro, 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
- Service areas of BC Hydro, FortisBC, New Westminster, Grand Forks, Summerland, Penticton and Nelson Hydro
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
- Gather your electricity account number, the number of people in your household, and your total income for all household members over 18.
- FortisBC electricity or Grand Forks, Summerland, Penticton or Nelson Hydro customers: complete and submit the online application to your electricity provider.
- BC Hydro or New Westminster electricity customers: complete and submit the online application to your electricity provider.
- Read the how-to-guide for tips on using the online application.
Processing and Agreement
- FortisBC is not responsible for lost, delayed, misdirected, damaged, illegible or incomplete applications.
- FortisBC reserves the right to refuse applications which it determines, in its sole discretion, are incomplete, inaccurate or otherwise do not meet Program requirements.
- Please allow three to six weeks for application processing and delivery of your kit.
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?
Income-qualified offers from FortisBC help British Columbians make their homes more energy efficient and comfortable year-round. They include a free Energy Saving Kit, free home energy evaluations and upgrades, and instant rebates on energy-efficient products at local stores.
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 electricity account with BC Hydro, FortisBC, New Westminster, Grand Forks, Summerland, Penticton or Nelson Hydro
Mailing address within the service areas of the listed utilities
Combined gross household income below the Maximum Household Income table; proof of income may be required
What expenses are eligible under Save money and energy with income-qualified offers?
Request a free Energy Saving Kit
Free home energy evaluation and upgrades through the Energy Conservation Assistance Program
Instant rebates on energy-efficient products
Who can I contact for more information about the Save money and energy with income-qualified offers?
You can contact FortisBC by email at homereno@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