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BC Hydro: Self-serve incentives (lighting and compressed air systems)

BC Hydro · BC Hydro

British ColumbiaElectricityCompressed airIntake openNo stated deadline

What it pays

The average incentive is about 25% of a project's cost, but for some projects it's upwards of 50%; a 30% bonus incentive applies to projects submitted between June 3, 2025 and February 11, 2027

Deadline: none stated on the source page

Bonus rate: ends 11 Feb 2027 on an otherwise ongoing program.

Streamlined incentives for lighting systems of any size and compressed air systems of 40 to 300 horsepower at larger industrial and commercial sites. Eligible costs include equipment, installation, in-house labour, project management and disposal.

Who qualifies

Industrial or large commercial BC Hydro customers using more than 500 MWh of electricity per year; systems over 300 hp go through a Key Account Manager instead.

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Program status

The program page states "The average incentive is about 25% of a project’s cost, but for some projects it’s upwards of 50%". The current bonus offer is: "30% bonus incentive for all self-serve incentives projects submitted between June 3, 2025 and February 11, 2027", with projects completed by March 14, 2028. Requires an Alliance of Energy Professionals vendor system assessment and pre-approval through the CEM hub. February 11, 2027 is the bonus deadline. The program has no published closing date.

Level
Utility-run
Region
British Columbia
Utility
Electricity · Compressed air
Open the official program pagebchydro.comhttps://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/business/programs/buy-upgrade-equipment/self-serve-incentives.htmlLast checked:

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