Thompson/ Okanagan

Through FortisBC, energy efficient product rebates are available for energy efficient windows, insulation upgrades, compact fluorescent lighting (CFLs), air source heat pumps (ASHP), and ground source heat pumps (GSHP).

Clients are only eligible if their home is electronically heated by electric baseboard, electric forced air, electric boiler, or air source or ground source heat pumps.

The following rebate programs are offered:

1. Windows and Doors – (must be electric heat and ENERGY STAR^®) Rebate is based on $2.50 per square foot.
2. Insulation Upgrade (added minimum of R20 for ceilings and R10 for walls) $0.25 per square foot.
3. Air Source Heat Pump Central System; Split or packaged $200 per ton or $6,500 loan at 4.9% over 10 years (must be existing electric heat and ENERGY STAR)
4. Air Source Heat Pump ductless mini-split; $300 per ton or up to $6,500 loan at 4.9% over 10 years (must be existing electric heat and ENERGY STAR)
5. Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) Rebate or Loan - $500 per ton or up to $6,500 loan at 4.9% over 10 years (must be existing electric heat and ENERGY STAR)
6. Solar thermal domestic hot water - $500 per house (must be existing electric hot water)
7. Refrigerator - $50 (must be Tier 2 or Tier 3 ENERGY STAR)
8. Freezer - $25 (must be ENERGY STAR)
9. Clothes Washing Machine - $75 (must be Tier 3 ENERGY STAR)
10. Programmable Thermostat - 50% up to $20 (must be electrically heated)
11. Dishwasher - $25 (must be Tier 2 ENERGY STAR)
12. Bathroom Fan - $50 (must be ENERGY STAR)
13. Compact Fluorescent ENERGY STAR Fixture or Luminaire – 50% up to $10
14. Compact Fluorescent ENERGY STAR Lamp (specialty including GU24) – 50% up to $2.50
15. LED Lamp 10 Watts or greater (hardwired or Luminaire – 50% up to $50 (must be ENERGY STAR)
16. LED Lamp 10 Watts or greater – 50% up to $30 (must be ENERGY STAR)
17. LED Lamp 10 Watts or less – 50% up to $15 (must be ENERGY STAR)

If you are installing a heat pump and taking advantage of the provincial LiveSmartBC and federal ecoEnergy incentives you do not apply directly to FortisBC for the FortisBC PowerSense Rebate. If you have a home heated primarily using electricity you can still take advantage of our loan and get the incentives from LiveSmartBC and ecoEnergy.

Applicants can apply directly through FortisBC PowerSense Program for the lighting incentive application.

You might acquire a depreciable property such as a building, furniture, or equipment to use in your business or professional activities.

You cannot deduct the cost of the property when you calculate your net business or professional income for the year.

However, since these properties wear out or become obsolete over time, you can deduct their cost over a period of several years. The deduction for this is called capital cost allowance (CCA)

For more information please see the Claiming Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) webpage.

Purchase an EnerChoice fireplace between June 1, 2011 and May 31, 2012 with an EnerGuide™ label that tells you how energy efficient it is, and you could be eligible for a $300 rebate from FortisBC.

For more information, please visit the EnerChoice Fireplace Program webpage.

FortisBC is also still accepting applications for the $150 rebate for qualifying fireplaces purchased and installed between July 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011.

Change your oil or propane heating system to natural gas, and install a new ENERGY STAR rated high efficiency heating system and you may qualify for a $1,000 cash rebate.

Also, you could be eligible for $50 more with an electronically commutated motor (ECM), with the rebate being supplied by either BC Hydro or FortisBC PowerSense.

LiveSmart BC offers grants for energy efficiency upgrades for heating, hot water, insulation, windows and doors, ventilation, and draft proofing for your home.

For more details, see the LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive Grant Chart.

If you've recently purchased-or are planning to purchase-an energy efficient product or service for your home, you could qualify for the RBC Energy Saver Loan.

This innovative and "green" financing solution can help you create a more energy efficient home faster while saving on your borrowing costs.

Rebates available to builders and developers utilizing solar hot water systems, as well as for homeowners retrofitting existing systems. These offers are available throughout FortisBC's service area.

For more information on rebates and savings please go to the FortisBC Solar Hot Water Systems Incentives webpage.

This program is no longer in effect.

Through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada announced $1 billion for social housing renovation and retrofit. Of the $1 billion, $850 million is being delivered by provinces and territories on a cost-matched basis for existing federally assisted social housing projects which they administer on behalf of the partnership. The remaining $150 million is being delivered by CMHC for existing federally assisted off-reserve housing which it directly administers. Eligible repairs include general improvements, energy efficiency upgrades or conversions, and modifications in support of persons with disabilities.

As of February 1, 2010, CMHC is accepting applications from eligible project sponsors for the remaining $75 million funding for year two. Sponsor groups can apply online or through the mail. Eligible repairs include general improvements, energy-efficiency upgrades or conversions, and modifications in support of persons with disabilities.