The perks of the FortisBC Efficient Boiler Program
T
he Efficient Boiler Program, offered by FortisBC, has been around since the 1990s in various forms – and still provides
Bogdanovic says. “That’s why we want to
commercial customers in British Columbia
sented 22 per cent of the participants in the
with rebates for boilers today.
Efficient Boiler Program in 2015, collectively
According to Nicole Bogdanovic, communications advisor with FortisBC, the pro-
work with them to help them manage their energy use.” According to Bogdanovic, schools repre-
saving approximately 18,000 gigajoules of natural gas.
gram aims to help customers manage their
“We built the program to transform the
energy costs and has had a very positive
marketplace and move the energy-effi-
impact on schools in the province.
ciency baseline for boilers upwards, and
“We know energy is an important con-
our program has helped do this, especially
sideration in a school’s operating budget,”
for schools,” Bogdanovic says. “The rebate is
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designed to reduce the cost of choosing a more energy-efficient model and participation simple.” Part of the success of the program is also attributed to FortisBC-funded energy specialists employed by school districts. “Energy specialists work with their facilities team to find natural gas savings opportunities,” she says. “They’re well-versed in all of our rebate programs and help with the application process.” Customers qualify for a rebate up to $45,000 by installing an eligible high-efficiency natural gas boiler and applying for the rebate within 90 days. They also need to work with a contractor that is licensed through the BC Safety Authority. FortisBC delivers electricity and natural gas propane to customers in B.C. In fact, the company delivers 21 per cent of all energy consumed in B.C., more than any other utility in the province. FortisBC builds energy infrastructure to meet customers’ energy demands not only today but into the future. “As our cities and communities grow, energy demands increase,” Bogdanovic says. “So it’s time to think differently about how we use energy. That’s why we’re working hard to help customers use and conserve energy more efficiently.” For more information, visit fortisbc.com/rebates, or email commercialrebates@fortisbc.com. p
