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FortisBC Gas Absorption Heat Pump Rebate (Commercial)

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Maximum Funding
Up to $200K
Ongoing — continuous intake
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Growing
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
75%
FortisBC Gas Absorption Heat Pump Rebate (Commercial) provides Up to $200K equipment/installation rebate + up to $10K feasibility study. A commercial rebate program from FortisBC covering gas absorption heat pumps (GAHPs) for BC businesses, designed to reduce both energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions by replacing fossil fuel heating systems. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Approval odds: ~80% (GrantCompass analysis)
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Program Description

A commercial rebate program from FortisBC covering gas absorption heat pumps (GAHPs) for BC businesses, designed to reduce both energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions by replacing fossil fuel heating systems. The program offers rebates on equipment and installation costs plus a feasibility study incentive to offset pre-project engineering expenses. Targets commercial, multi-unit residential, and institutional/industrial buildings in FortisBC's natural gas service territory. GAHPs use natural gas as a driver to extract ambient heat more efficiently than conventional gas furnaces, delivering multiple units of heat for every unit of gas consumed. Program is ongoing with no published intake deadline.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Commercial, multi-unit residential, institutional, or industrial facility located in FortisBC's natural gas service territory in British Columbia
  • Active FortisBC natural gas account required
  • Must replace an existing gas heating system that is the building's primary source of heating (existing buildings only)
  • Equipment must be a new (not used or rebuilt), air-source gas absorption heat pump meeting FortisBC's published technical specifications and efficiency requirements
  • Apply online after the heat pump is purchased and installed, no later than 365 days after the purchase date or installation date, whichever is first; check that the model is rebate-eligible before you buy
  • Feasibility study incentive available separately to offset pre-project engineering costs
  • Must be a FortisBC natural gas customer on any rate class except Rate 1
  • Must be the property owner or a long-term leaseholder of an existing commercial or industrial building
  • The building needs dedicated outdoor space (ground level or rooftop) for the heat pump unit(s)
Provinces
British Columbia
Industries
Clean Technology Energy Commercial Manufacturing Construction
Business Stage
Growth Established Expansion

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Friendly

Funding Details

Amount
Up to $200K equipment/installation rebate + up to $10K feasibility study
Type
Grant
Level
Provincial
Co-Funding
Up to 75% of eligible costs
Deadline
Ongoing — continuous intake

Program Scorecard

Competition, effort, and approval at a glance

Competition
Low
Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Good
Approval Rate
~80%
Accessibility
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Competition
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Check that the heat pump model is rebate-eligible before you buy, then apply within 365 days of the purchase or installation date (whichever is first).

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Application Steps

1 Confirm the heat pump is rebate-eligible Before buying, check that the gas absorption heat pump model is eligible for the rebate and contact FortisBC with any questions. Confirm you are a FortisBC natural gas customer on any rate class except Rate 1.

Required Documents 8

✓ Fully paid invoice showing make and model of the purchased/installed heat pump (submitted with your application -- there is no pre-approval step for the equipment rebate itself)
✓ FortisBC natural gas account number

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Ineligible Expenses 6

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Can I apply for the feasibility study incentive after starting the engineering study?
No — apply for the feasibility study incentive BEFORE commissioning the engineering study. FortisBC requires pre-approval of the study scope to qualify for the incentive, which covers 75% of study costs, up to $10,000.
What's the typical rebate amount for a standard GAHP installation?
Most installations cost $50K–$600K total, with rebates covering $20K–$200K. The exact amount depends on system capacity and eligible equipment costs, not just the total project cost.
Do I need to be incorporated to apply?
No — sole proprietors with an active FortisBC natural gas account can apply. The program is open to commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities regardless of business structure.
Can I stack this with CleanBC Better Buildings incentives?
Yes — CleanBC offers separate incentives for commercial buildings. Stacking is permitted on non-overlapping costs, such as using FortisBC for equipment and CleanBC for building envelope improvements.
Do I need approval before I buy the heat pump?
There is no pre-approval step for the equipment rebate: you apply after the heat pump is purchased and installed, within 365 days of the purchase or installation date, whichever is first. FortisBC asks you to confirm the model is rebate-eligible, and to contact it with questions, before you buy.

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