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Ventilation Rebate – Income Qualified
Rebate for income-qualified ventilation upgrades
Funding available
$ 2,400
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Income-qualified residential electricity customers can receive up to $2,400 for eligible ventilation upgrades. The program supports the installation of ENERGY STAR bathroom fan systems in homes that also complete a qualifying building envelope upgrade.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,400 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Upgrading home ventilation with an eligible bathroom fan system
- Completing a qualifying building envelope upgrade alongside the ventilation work
Documents Needed
- Proof of income
- Paid invoice for the work performed
- Electricity account number
- Proof of contractor details and permit number, if applicable
Sources and recorded changes
- Source change captured
- Change recorded
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Ventilation rebate rules and application steps updated
The ventilation rebate page now shows a six-month application window, a revised 5-person income cap of $107,600, and updated proof-of-income instructions.
The ventilation rebate details now show a shorter application window: applications must be submitted within six months of the invoice date instead of one year, and the 5-person household income limit is now $107,600 instead of $108,000. Application instructions also changed: the income qualification code request step was removed, and proof-of-income copies now require the mailing address to be blacked out on Notice of Assessment documents while keeping the name, mailing address, effective date and income information visible only as specified.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residential FortisBC electricity customers
- Municipal electricity customers of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland, or Nelson Hydro
- Income-qualified homeowners
Who is not eligible
- Self-installers
- Applicants using other provincial or federal rebate programs for the same upgrade
- Homes without the required building envelope upgrade
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation of an eligible ENERGY STAR bathroom fan system
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Bonus eligible upgrade
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Grand Forks
- Penticton
- Summerland
- Nelson
Selection criteria
- Income eligibility based on household size
- Eligible home and utility account status
- Compliance with product and installation requirements
How to apply
- Review the terms and conditions.
- Apply online within six months of the invoice date with your FortisBC electricity account number or municipal electricity account number, your email, your proof of income, and a scanned copy of your paid invoice.
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed after submission
- Applicants must agree to the program terms and conditions
- Supporting income and invoice information is checked before approval
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ventilation Rebate – Income Qualified Program
What is the Ventilation Rebate – Income Qualified?
Income-qualified residential electricity customers can receive up to $2,400 for eligible ventilation upgrades. The program supports the installation of ENERGY STAR bathroom fan systems in homes that also complete a qualifying building envelope upgrade.
How much funding can be received?
Ventilation Rebate – Income Qualified Funds up to $2,400 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Ventilation Rebate – Income Qualified program?
To be eligible for the Ventilation Rebate – Income Qualified program, you must:
Applications must be submitted within six months of the invoice date.
Self-installations are not eligible.
Applications cannot be combined with other provincial- or federal-funded rebate programs.
What expenses are eligible under Ventilation Rebate – Income Qualified?
Purchase and installation of an eligible ENERGY STAR bathroom fan system
Who can I contact for more information about the Ventilation Rebate – Income Qualified?
You can contact FortisBC by email at incomequalified@fortisbc.com or by phone at 1-855-909-2331.
Where is the Ventilation Rebate – Income Qualified available?
The Ventilation Rebate – Income Qualified program is available the province of British Columbia.