Electric power for film sets

Funding for electric power kiosks in B.C. filming locations
We provide funding for the installation of permanent power access or purpose-built power kiosks that are configured for the film industry. These are to be installed by municipalities to offset the use of diesel generators in high-volume filming locations in B.C.
The offer
- Up to 50% of electrical infrastructure costs for the design and installation of a permanent power kiosk or other permanent power access, not including charging equipment.
- Funding will be calculated based on a review of project costs and benefits, which include the electrification opportunity, emissions savings, and overall business case.
How it works
- Submit a film industry power kiosk application.
- We’ll review your application to determine your project’s eligibility.
- If approved, we’ll send you a funding agreement for the project, including the amount of funding we’ll be able to provide.
- Once the agreement is signed, proceed with your installation.
- Once your project is complete, send us the required documentation. If approved, we’ll provide the funding in accordance with your agreement on a reimbursement basis.
Eligibility
To qualify for funding:
- Applicants need to be identified as a priority filming location by the Reel Green Clean Energy Committee.
- Power kiosks may be installed on municipality property or private property, provided the municipality has entered into an agreement with the property owner.
- Power kiosks must be operational for film industry activities for a minimum of five years.
Eligible cost
- Meters, transformers, feeders, panels, branch circuits and conduit
- Communication infrastructure
- Design of electrical system
- Electrical contractor labour
How to apply
Applications for this program are completed online.
To apply, you’ll need:
- Municipality (applicant) contact information
- Address and BC Hydro account number (if applicable) for the power kiosk site
- Film project frequency and estimated power consumption for those projects
- Schedule and budget
- A copy of the paid invoice(s) for electrical infrastructure installation
- Electrical permit number and proof of inspection
- Any other required documents or reports as identified in your funding agreement
Resources
If you have questions about this program, you can email us or, if you have a Key Account Manager for your business, you can reach out to them directly.