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Steam Trap Audit and Replacement Rebates
Steam system efficiency rebates
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
FortisBC offers rebates to help commercial and industrial natural gas customers improve steam system efficiency in existing buildings. The program supports steam trap audits, replacement of failed-open steam traps, and audits performed by qualified third-party contractors.
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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
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
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
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Steam trap audits to find leaking steam traps
- Replacement of failed-open steam traps identified during the audit
Documents Needed
- Completed steam trap audit report
- Paid steam trap audit invoice, if a third-party contractor performed the audit
- Paid steam trap replacement invoice showing the product type, quantity, make, model number, location of replaced steam trap(s) and total installed cost before taxes
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- FortisBC natural gas customers under any rate class except Rate 1
- Commercial businesses
- Industrial businesses
- Owners or long-term leaseholders of existing commercial or industrial buildings
Who is not eligible
- Rate 1 natural gas customers
Eligible expenses
- The cost of a qualified third-party contractor to perform the steam trap audit
- The replacement of failed-open steam traps
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Failed-closed steam traps
- Steam trap repairs
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
How to apply
- Complete a steam trap audit either internally or by using a qualified third-party contractor and record your findings.
- Replace failed-open steam traps at your facility within six months of the audit.
- If not eligible for instant rebates, complete the steam trap rebate application.
- Once approved, you should receive your rebate in six to eight weeks.
Processing and Agreement
- Once approved, you should receive your rebate in six to eight weeks.
Additional information
- Some products may be eligible for instant rebates at the point of sale.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Steam Trap Audit and Replacement Rebates Program
What is the Steam Trap Audit and Replacement Rebates?
FortisBC offers rebates to help commercial and industrial natural gas customers improve steam system efficiency in existing buildings. The program supports steam trap audits, replacement of failed-open steam traps, and audits performed by qualified third-party contractors.
How much funding can be received?
Steam Trap Audit and Replacement Rebates Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Steam Trap Audit and Replacement Rebates program?
To be eligible for the Steam Trap Audit and Replacement Rebates program, you must:
FortisBC natural gas customer, except Rate 1
Owner or long-term leaseholder of an existing commercial or industrial building
Steam system primarily natural gas-fired
What expenses are eligible under Steam Trap Audit and Replacement Rebates?
Steam trap audits to find leaking steam traps
Replacement of failed-open steam traps identified during the audit
Who can I contact for more information about the Steam Trap Audit and Replacement Rebates?
You can contact FortisBC by email at businessrebates@fortisbc.com.
Where is the Steam Trap Audit and Replacement Rebates available?
The Steam Trap Audit and Replacement Rebates program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Steam Trap Audit and Replacement Rebates a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Steam Trap Audit and Replacement Rebates is a Grant and Funding