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Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 80 - $ 140
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
FortisBC offers instant rebates for variable speed drives that reduce energy use and motor wear. The program supports retrofits of existing motors or fans in eligible commercial, industrial, agricultural, and qualifying non-profit facilities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 140 $
- Minimum amount : 80 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Location
- 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
- Retrofitting existing motors or fans with variable speed drives
Documents Needed
- Paid receipts for purchase and installation
- Application form information
- Electricity account number
- Email address
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial businesses
- Industrial businesses
- Agricultural businesses
- Qualifying non-profit organizations and charities
- Housing providers and co-operatives
Who is not eligible
- Businesses that are not FortisBC or eligible municipal electricity customers
- Applicants seeking rebates for soft-start-only variable speed drives
- Projects that do not involve retrofitting existing equipment
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation of eligible variable speed drives
- Supporting purchase and installation receipts
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Variable speed drives used only for soft start
- New variable speed drive installations not retrofitting existing equipment
Eligible geographic areas
- FortisBC service area
- Grand Forks
- Penticton
- Summerland
- Nelson Hydro service area
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission of the online form and supporting documents.
- Applicants may be asked to use an online account login to access the application system.
- Approved applicants receive the rebate under the program terms and conditions.
Additional information
- Some products may qualify for point-of-sale instant rebates through participating suppliers.
- The application is completed through a FortisBC account login.
- Google Chrome is recommended for the online application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Variable Speed Drive Rebates Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Variable Speed Drive Rebates. 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 Variable Speed Drive Rebates?
FortisBC offers instant rebates for variable speed drives that reduce energy use and motor wear. The program supports retrofits of existing motors or fans in eligible commercial, industrial, agricultural, and qualifying non-profit facilities.
How much funding can be received?
Variable Speed Drive Rebates Funds up to $140 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Variable Speed Drive Rebates program?
To be eligible for the Variable Speed Drive Rebates program, you must:
Eligible electricity customer
Existing building or premises
Eligible motor retrofit
What expenses are eligible under Variable Speed Drive Rebates?
Retrofitting existing motors or fans with variable speed drives
Who can I contact for more information about the Variable Speed Drive Rebates?
You can contact FortisBC by email at businessrebates@fortisbc.com or by phone at 1-866-436-7847.
Where is the Variable Speed Drive Rebates available?
The Variable Speed Drive Rebates program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Variable Speed Drive Rebates a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Variable Speed Drive Rebates is a Grant and Funding