Commercial Energy Assessment Program

Your business can receive a free walkthrough energy assessment conducted by an authorized FortisBC consultant. This assessment will identify low- and no-cost energy conservation measures, potential energy efficiency upgrades for you to consider and available rebates from FortisBC.

Eligible apartment building owners can also receive a free energy assessment from the Rental Apartment Efficiency Program.

Eligibility

  1. You must be a commercial FortisBC natural gas and/or electricity customer or municipal electricity customer of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland and Nelson Hydro.1
  2. You must be the owner or long-term leaseholder of a medium-sized business or small industrial/manufacturing facility.

Review all the terms and conditions.

Assessment details

The energy assessment will help small and medium-sized commercial and industrial customers identify low- and no-cost energy conservation improvements they can make in their businesses and facilities.

After a walkthrough assessment with a FortisBC authorized consultant, you’ll receive a report outlining potential energy efficiency upgrades and information about FortisBC rebates to help save on the cost of upgrading to high-efficiency equipment.

Implementation support for energy-efficiency upgrades

If you decide to proceed with energy-efficiency upgrades, we’ll support you throughout the process, from acquiring quotes and providing technical support, to applying for rebates.

How to apply

  1. Complete and submit the energy assessment application.
  2. If your building qualifies, you’ll be contacted by a FortisBC authorized consultant to schedule your energy assessment. Allow at least 30 days to process your application.
  3. On the day of the energy assessment, ensure you’re available for the full day to provide access to your building or facility and all relevant equipment.
  4. Within 60 days of the assessment, the consultant will send you the report and review the results with you.
  5. Within 30 days of receiving the report, a FortisBC representative will also contact you to discuss the report findings and next steps.

Note: the rebate application link below takes you to Account login. Once you've registered and/or logged in you can start your rebate application. Hint: we recommend using Google Chrome® for the best experience.

Start your rebate application

We’re here to help

If you have questions, contact your key account manager or email [email protected].

1FortisBC electricity customers, including municipal electricity customers, do not need to meet natural gas consumption requirements to be eligible.