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How Indigenous communities are finding unique ways to improve energy efficiency in their homes
Historical policies continue to impact Indigenous Peoples today as many homes on-reserve land are not energy efficient. However, housing departments are finding ways to improve housing conditions for their community members.
March 4, 2021
How can waste heat be repurposed for space heating?
Heat recovery is an innovation that captures waste heat from a building’s air exchange system and puts it to new use—like space heating.
February 2, 2021
Year in review: progress made to 30BY30 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Last year we set our 30BY30 target to reduce our customers’ greenhouse gas emissions 30 per cent by 2030. Let’s look at some of the progress we made this year as we work towards this ambitious target.
December 17, 2020
REnEW program helps graduates build a better future
The Residential Energy Efficiency Works (REnEW) program helps individuals experiencing barriers to employment. It offers participants skills training and hands-on experience in the energy-efficiency construction industry.
November 4, 2020
Why is FortisBC asking me to use less energy?
We're working toward our 30BY30 target by making energy-efficient appliances and equipment accessible and more affordable to our customers through our rebate programs, helping lower their energy use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
October 27, 2020
How a new fireplace can keep you warm and lower your energy bills
If you have an older and possibly inefficient fireplace, it may be time to look at upgrading it to a high-efficiency model. New fireplaces have more energy saving features that can help you lower your monthly energy bills.
October 27, 2020
2020 FortisBC Efficiency in Action award winners
To achieve exceptional energy savings, it takes a team—and a willingness to do what it takes to help create a healthier future for BC.
October 22, 2020
The costly truth about your old furnace
Some homes are still heated with old, inefficient furnaces & homeowners are unaware. With winter almost here & double rebates available for a limited time, how does yours stack up?
October 9, 2020
How Indigenous communities are finding unique ways to improve energy efficiency in their homes
Historical policies continue to impact Indigenous Peoples today as many homes on-reserve land are not energy efficient. However, housing departments are finding ways to improve housing conditions for their community members.
March 4, 2021
How can waste heat be repurposed for space heating?
Heat recovery is an innovation that captures waste heat from a building’s air exchange system and puts it to new use—like space heating.
February 2, 2021
Year in review: progress made to 30BY30 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Last year we set our 30BY30 target to reduce our customers’ greenhouse gas emissions 30 per cent by 2030. Let’s look at some of the progress we made this year as we work towards this ambitious target.
December 17, 2020
REnEW program helps graduates build a better future
The Residential Energy Efficiency Works (REnEW) program helps individuals experiencing barriers to employment. It offers participants skills training and hands-on experience in the energy-efficiency construction industry.
November 4, 2020
Why is FortisBC asking me to use less energy?
We're working toward our 30BY30 target by making energy-efficient appliances and equipment accessible and more affordable to our customers through our rebate programs, helping lower their energy use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
October 27, 2020
How a new fireplace can keep you warm and lower your energy bills
If you have an older and possibly inefficient fireplace, it may be time to look at upgrading it to a high-efficiency model. New fireplaces have more energy saving features that can help you lower your monthly energy bills.
October 27, 2020
2020 FortisBC Efficiency in Action award winners
To achieve exceptional energy savings, it takes a team—and a willingness to do what it takes to help create a healthier future for BC.
October 22, 2020
The costly truth about your old furnace
Some homes are still heated with old, inefficient furnaces & homeowners are unaware. With winter almost here & double rebates available for a limited time, how does yours stack up?
October 9, 2020