Offers for remote communities
Get additional funding for energy-efficient upgrades
We're offering additional funding and support for customers in our Non-Integrated Areas (NIA) to make energy-efficient upgrades that reduce reliance on diesel-generated electricity.
We have special offers for Indigenous communities, residential customers, and business customers located in our NIA. Learn more about the offers available:
Offers for residential customers
If you're a residential customer living in our Non-Integrated Area (NIA), we have bonus energy-saving offers available. You could be eligible to receive free energy-saving products and bonus rebates to support your energy-efficient upgrades.
Get a free energy saving kit
Residential customers in our Non-Integrated Area are eligible to receive a free energy saving kit. There's no income qualification requirement.
What's in the kit?
- Four LED light bulbs
- Weather stripping to reduce drafts around windows and doors
- High-efficiency showerheads
- Water-saving tap aerators
- LED night light
- Fridge and freezer thermometer
- Step-by-step instruction guide [PDF, 3.4 MB] to help you install each product
How to apply
When you apply for your free energy saving kit your account will be identified as a NIA customer and the income-qualification will be automatically waived. Apply online or apply by phone by calling 1 800 224 9376.
Get bonus rebates for energy-efficient upgrades
Residential customers in our NIA can get bonus rebates on eligible energy-efficient upgrades through our home renovation rebates. We're offering double the rebate on building envelope upgrades and efficient space and water heating upgrades.
Eligibility
These bonus rebates are for residential customers in our NIA. Check our program eligibility to confirm that your home is eligible. Then, ensure you're following the product rebate requirements for the specific upgrades you plan to do:
How to apply
Residential customers in our NIA can apply online for rebates through our home renovation rebate program. Your account will be automatically identified as being in the NIA and the bonus rebate amount will be processed.
If your projects are complete and you have your documents ready, apply for your rebates.
Business customers
Incentives for equipment upgrades
If you're a business customer in our NIA, you can get an additional 65% bonus incentive on select energy-efficient upgrades through our business energy-saving incentives.
Our bonus incentives shorten the payback period of your upfront investment and help you to reduce electricity consumption, save on energy costs, and increase your bottom line.
Eligibility
If you own a small business or commercial building located in our NIA, you're eligible for these bonus incentives.
How to apply
Work with a qualified contractor who's registered with our Alliance of Energy professionals. When you're ready to apply, you can apply online via our Conservation and Energy Management (CEM) Hub.
If you need support, contact our business help desk at 1 866 522 4713.
Offers for Indigenous communities
Community Energy Diesel Reduction
If you're part of an Indigenous or remote community in our Non-Integrated Area, you may be eligible for energy-efficient upgrades through the Community Energy Diesel Reduction (CEDR) program.
Delivered by New Relationship Trust (NRT), this program supports projects that improve the energy efficiency of residential and community buildings.
Eligibility
All communities within our Non-Integrated Area are eligible to take part.
How to apply
To find out more about the CEDR program, visit the CEDR program website.
Indigenous Climate Action Network
I-CAN provides funding and support for Climate Action Coordinator positions, training, and peer learning opportunities for remote Indigenous communities across BC, including our Non-Integrated Area.
Eligibility
All Indigenous communities within BC Hydro's Non-Integrated Area are eligible to take part.
How to apply
To find out more about the I-CAN program, visit the I-CAN program website.
Related programs
NIA community renewable energy projects
We also support community renewable energy projects in the non-integrated area to reduce reliance on diesel-generated electricity. Under this offer, we intend to purchase electricity from selected projects through community electricity purchase agreements.
Solar and battery storage rebates for remote communities
Explore rebates available to customers in the non-integrated area for solar panels and battery storage systems.