BC Hydro – Business energy-saving incentives
Run by BC Hydro
The short answer · Checked today
BC Hydro incentives for businesses replacing lighting and other equipment with more efficient models, mainly for commercial and small industrial sites. Rates vary by equipment; past participants got an average of 40% of upfront costs back. Use a registered Alliance contractor and get pre-approval before you start.
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Apply on bchydro.com(Opens the funder’s site)Key facts
| Who can apply | Small businesses, Non-profits and charities |
|---|---|
| Pays for | Energy upgrades |
| Where | British Columbia |
| How much | Varies by equipment; past participants averaged 40% of upfront costs. |
| Type | Rebate |
| Intake | Dates not yet checked |
Who qualifies, in the funder’s words
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Who qualifies
Mainly for commercial and small industrial sites.
“This program is primarily available to commercial and small industrial sites” Only simple one-for-one replacements and add-ons qualify.
“Energy-saving incentives are only available for simple, one-for-one replacements and add-ons.” Source: bchydro.com · Checked today
Other
Your contractor must be a registered Alliance member.
“you'll need to make sure that they're a registered Alliance member to qualify for the incentives.” Source: bchydro.com · Checked today
How to apply
Hire a registered Alliance contractor, register on the Conservation and Energy Management (CEM) Hub for pre-approval, and let your contractor submit the application with a PIN.
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Sources and checks
Facts on this page come from the funder’s own page, and a CanGrant editor hasn’t reviewed them yet. Check the funder’s page before you apply. bchydro.com · Report a mistake