Ventilation rebate – income qualified

Income-qualified customers who upgrade their ventilation may be eligible for up to $2,400 in rebates on an eligible model. Providing income-qualified customers with enhanced rebates on high-efficiency upgrades is one of the ways we support all customers in their efforts to reduce energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions.

Eligibility

1. You must be:
   1. a residential FortisBC gas customer with only one active residential gas account and/or;
   2. a residential FortisBC or municipal electricity customer of Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro with only one active residential electricity account.
2. Your combined annual household income (from all sources) must be below the maximum shown for your household size. Proof of income is required.

   Household size	Maximum household income
   1 person	$48,900
   2 people	$60,900
   3 people	$74,800
   4 people	$90,800
   5 people	$103,000
   6 people	$116,100
   7 or more people	$129,300

3. The home must be a year-round primary residence that is at least 10 years old, no larger than 3,500 square feet and be one of the following: single family home; duplex; triplex; row home; townhouse or manufactured/mobile home on a permanent foundation.
4. Applications must be submitted within one year of the invoice date.

Ventilation specific requirements

5. All upgrades must be installed by a licensed contractor with a GST number and a valid BC business license for the trade applicable to the upgrade being installed. Self-installations are not eligible.
6. The home where the fan is installed must also install a rebate-eligible building envelope upgrade (e.g. insulation, windows, or doors) to qualify. Ventilation rebate is not eligible for a home without the associated building envelope upgrade.
7. Fans must be ENERGY STAR^® certified and must be listed in the list of eligible models.
8. Fans must have a capacity of at least 85 cfm (40 L/s), at static pressure of 50 pa (0.2” w.c.).
9. Fans must be rated for continuous duty and equipped with permanently lubricated motors.
10. Fans must be equipped with self-closing backdraft damper to prevent air flow during “off” periods.

Review all the terms and conditions.

Rebate details

Ask your contractor to help you understand your home’s ventilation system.

How to apply

1. You may  request a pre-qualification code to help the contractor installing your system know what rebates you're eligible for.
2. Review the terms and conditions.
3. Apply online within one year of the invoice date along with the following information:
   • your FortisBC gas or electricity account number or municipal electricity account number from Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland or Nelson Hydro
   • your email
   • your proof of income
   • a scanned copy of your paid invoice showing the details of all work performed including:
     • purchase date
     • make and model number
     • installation permit number (if applicable)

Note: the rebate application link takes you to Account login. Once you’ve registered and/or logged in you can start your rebate application.

Start your rebate application

For tips on using the online rebate application, read our how-to guide.

How do I show proof of income?

Submit a copy of one of the following for each member of your household over 18 years of age:

• Notice of Assessment (NOA): submit a copy of your NOA from the Canada Revenue Agency for a current income tax return. Black out all information except for your name, effective date and income (line 15000 on NOA).
• Social Assistance: submit your monthly cheque stub, or a printed copy of your Confirmation of Assistance if registered for My Self Serve.
• Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER): submit either your SAFER cheque stub, acknowledgment letter or benefit change letter from BC Housing.
• Rental Assistance Program: submit your Rental Assistance Program acknowledgment or benefit change letter from BC Housing.
• National Child Benefit Supplement: submit your benefit notice from Canada Revenue Agency.
• Other income: if applicable, provide documentation of foreign, rental and/or other income.
• Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS): submit your GIS notice.

How to get your Notice of Assessment

• If you have your most current NOA, send us a copy with your application.
• If you do not have your NOA, use Canada Revenue Agency’s My Account service to view and print a copy of your information.
• You can also call them to request your NOA at 1-800-959-8281. Agents are available Monday-Friday, 3:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. PST, or on Saturday from 4:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.

We’re here to help you save

We have low- and no-cost energy savings tips as well as support with our income-qualified programs. If you have questions about any of our income-qualified rebates, call 1-855-909-2331 or email [email protected].