Customers applying for incentives need to have all project documentation submitted in March. The deadline is March 14 for self-serve incentives projects, and March 31 for business energy savings program projects.
Know the difference between program deadlines, and reach out
As we near the end of another fiscal year, we thank Alliance members for your fantastic work and continued partnership with us. This is also the time to ensure that the processing of projects goes smoothly to avoid delays.
Here are a few ways to ensure that happens:
- Check and double-check that you've submitted all project documentation.
- If you think you need an extension on a project deadline, let us know as early as possible.
- If you've installed a product that's not on the approved list, give us a heads-up. It may still qualify and get added to the list.
Here are a few other things to know regarding our key programs.
Business energy-saving incentives program (BESI) – March 31 deadline
When a customer's business energy-saving incentives application is submitted, you're required to select an estimated project completion date. Based on the date selected, you'll see a message indicating the time window – with specific dates included – for application submissions.
In many cases, you'll find that projects must be completed – that means installed, invoiced and the application declared complete in the CEM Hub – on or by March 31.
How can you help? Ensure that the project work has been completed. Have the project invoiced, and work with your customer to declare their projects online before the March 31 deadline.
Can't complete the project in time? Please reach out to the Alliance before the end of March to request an extension to the customer's application. If your customer had a bonus incentive applied to their application, this will carry over as long as we're able to extend the application before year end.
Note the submission date range. Take note of the application's declaration date range before attempting to declare. Declaring a project outside of the application date range will cause the application to terminate. To avoid this issue, don't declare projects outside of the dates indicated.
Self-serve incentive program (SIP) – March 14 deadline
Customers appling for the self-serve incentive program must have their projects completed and declared online by end of day March 14, 2025, which falls on a Friday this year. For SIP, March 15 to March 31 is a blackout period where customers are unable to declare their projects online.
Vendors involved in SIP projects should take note of the expected completion dates of their projects and review with their customers if an extension request is required. Some customers may be able to request a submission in their applications online. If unavailable, send an email with the project file number and customer name to request an extension.
New fiscal year, new targets
As we enter the new fiscal year on April 1, there are increased targets for energy
efficiency projects. We look forward to having your support in bringing forward even more BESI and SIP projects in the new year.
Custom projects, energy audits and feasibility studies
The deadline is also approaching for custom projects, energy audits and feasibility studies. All projects must be completed by end-of-day on March 14, as there's a blackout period from March 15 to March 31.
Reach out to us early, before the deadline
It's about to get really busy, as we have a huge volume of applications received this year. Please reach out to us as early as possible with your questions or requests for extension so we can help you.
Got a question? Reach out to us at alliance@bchydro.com.
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Business energy saving incentives
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