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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,400
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
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
- 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
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
- Self-installation work
- Projects without a qualifying building envelope upgrade
- Costs already claimed under other provincial or federal rebate programs
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Grand Forks
- Penticton
- Summerland
- Nelson
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.
Who is eligible for the Ventilation Rebate – Income Qualified program?
To be eligible for the Ventilation Rebate – Income Qualified program, you must:
Residential electricity customer
Income-qualified household
Primary residence only
What expenses are eligible under Ventilation Rebate – Income Qualified?
Upgrading home ventilation with an eligible bathroom fan system
Completing a qualifying building envelope upgrade alongside the ventilation work
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.
Is the Ventilation Rebate – Income Qualified a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ventilation Rebate – Income Qualified is a Grant and Funding