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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
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