Not every home upgrade needs to be a big reno. Take a whole-home approach and see where you can start to learn about your energy use (and loss), boost your comfort, prioritize upgrades and unlock rebates. bit.ly/4zd32oA
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If your house is drafty, maybe it’s time for an insulation upgrade. Discover which type of insulation best suits your home, needs and budget. bit.ly/4hWGfHV
Our crews will be making important upgrades to our electricity system on October 25. Power will be temporarily interrupted to around 4,800 customers in Creston, BC from 6am to noon. More info: bit.ly/3GrFbfm
What do you get when a gas furnace + electric heat pump work together? High-efficiency heating and cooling, that’s what! Introducing dual fuel. The best of both worlds for whole-home comfort. Read our blog to learn what these systems are and see whether you are eligible for rebates: bit.ly/3VUjagu
Residents may hear some noise during daylight hours and the Lyons Bluff trail will be closed while crews complete the work safely. bit.ly/4i0eMmU
filed an application with the BC Utilities Commission for the kʷasən Village District Thermal Energy System Project. To view the application or get involved: bit.ly/4ghhVOP
Our crews will be upgrading electricity infrastructure serving Naramata and the surrounding area on October 18. The work will require a power outage affecting around 830 customers from 7 am to 4:30 pm and temporary traffic impacts along Naramata Road. Learn more: www.fortisbc.com/about-us/pro...
Our crews will be making important upgrades to our electricity system on Oct 14. Power will be temporarily interrupted to approximately 270 customers along Highway 3 between Bridesville and Osoyoos from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. More info: bit.ly/3GrFbfm
Get 2-for-1 tickets to the Vancouver Fall Home Show. Visit our booth to discover low- or no-cost ways to make your home more energy efficient. Use promo code FORTISBC. vancouverfallhomeshow.mpetickets.com
Elsewhere in B.C.? We’d love to see you at our next community event. Check out our events page for full details. bit.ly/3UhryFK
We’re upgrading our transmission line from Keremeos to Oliver Oct 13 to Nov 13. We’re asking property owners for their cooperation if crews need to access their property. We appreciate everyone’s patience while we complete the work safely and as quickly as possible. bit.ly/4i0eMmU
filed an application with the BC Utilities Commission for the kʷasən Village District Thermal Energy System Project. To view the application or get involved: bit.ly/4ghhVOP
We’re honoured to be part of the @bclions.com Orange Shirt Day event. For the sixth year in a row, our team handed out orange shirts to be worn as a symbol of hope and Reconciliation on Orange Shirt Day. It’s an opportunity to come together, learn and commit to a better future.
We’ve reached a major milestone in our Gas Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project; 500,000 gas meters exchanges in homes and businesses are now complete. What does that mean for our customers? Here are some benefits we’ll be able to offer as our project continues. bit.ly/4hIxiSl
Our crews will be making important upgrades to our electricity system on Sept 25. Power will be temporarily interrupted to approximately 270 customers along Highway 3 between Bridesville and Osoyoos from 8 am to 1 pm. More info: outages.fortisbc.com/Outages/Home...
On August 28, 2026, we filed an application with the BC Utilities Commission for approval of an agreement to provide service to a BC Hydro facility on Vancouver Island during peak winter periods. To view the application or get involved: www.bcuc.com/OurWork/View...
We’re conducting aerial inspections of our gas transmission lines. The helicopter will pass through various B.C. communities periodically from mid-to-late September. Thanks for your understanding while we complete this work. bit.ly/4i0eMmU
filed an application with the BC Utilities Commission for the kʷasən Village District Thermal Energy System Project. To view the application or get involved: bit.ly/4ghhVOP
Our crews will be making important upgrades to our electricity system on September 20. Power will be temporarily interrupted to customers in Grand Forks and Christina Lake from 5am to 10am. More info: outages.fortisbc.com/Outages/Home...
We're aware of issues affecting access to our website and are working to resolve them. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you need immediate assistance, please call our customer contact centre at 1-888-224-2710. Customers looking to access their account online can do so at accounts.fortisbc.com
We're honoured to have achieved Gold certification in the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business' Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program, the highest level available through the program. Learn more: bit.ly/4y4fY00
We’re inspecting our gas transmission lines with a low-flying helicopter to ensure the gas system continues to operate safely and reliably. The helicopter will pass through various communities across B.C. periodically from mid-to-late September. bit.ly/4i0eMmU
We’re investing in new wind power generation and upgrading our substations, adding new transformers and equipment, to increase capacity and serve you better. These investments will help us to meet our customers’ growing energy needs. More details here: bit.ly/4xSwos9
Want to help test new innovative technologies and influence the future of energy use and efficiency in B.C.? Sign up to learn about pilot project opportunities: bit.ly/3SHdN2Y
Our crews will be making important upgrades to our electricity system on Sept 13. Power will be temporarily interrupted to approximately 1,580 customers in Crawford Bay and surrounding areas from 9 am to 3 pm. More info: outages.fortisbc.com/Outages/Home...
filed an application with the BC Utilities Commission for the kʷasən Village District Thermal Energy System Project. To view the application or get involved: bit.ly/4ghhVOP
On July 24, 2026, we filed our annual review for 2027 gas delivery rates application with the BC Utilities Commission. View the application: bit.ly/4fuI0JY
On July 31, 2026, we filed our annual review for 2027 electricity rates application with the BC Utilities Commission. View the application: bit.ly/4fnRerd
We’re proud to sponsor and attend the upcoming Vancouver Island RENT 2026! Our team will be there to answer questions about our rebates and share tips to help non-profit housing societies lower energy use. Learn more: rent.bcnpha.ca/RENT/VI/VIRent #VIRENT @bcnpha.bsky.social
Our crews will be making important upgrades to our electricity system on Aug 31. Customers in Lister, BC will experience planned power outages at different times throughout the day. Visit our outage map for outage times and details: outages.fortisbc.com/Outages/Home...
Three communities. Countless smiles. See how our Community Giving Days transformed spaces and brought people together across B.C. bit.ly/3ZmRv66
With a total of three new, higher power FortisBC EV charging stations in Kelowna and Rock Creek, EV drivers can now charge up their car, truck, van or SUV. bit.ly/4ghAS5d
filed an application with the BC Utilities Commission for the kʷasən Village District Thermal Energy System Project. To view the application or get involved: bit.ly/4ghhVOP
Our crews will be making important upgrades to our electricity system on August 21. Power will be temporarily interrupted to around 98 customers in Trail, BC from 7am to 3pm. More info: outages.fortisbc.com/Outages/Home...
On July 24, 2026, we filed our annual review for 2027 gas delivery rates with the BC Utilities Commission. View the application bit.ly/4fuI0JY
On July 31, 2026, we filed our annual review for 2027 electricity rates application with the BC Utilities Commission. View the application: bit.ly/4fnRerd
If the power goes out, do you have a plan? Learn more about backup power options and what to consider before choosing one in our latest blog bit.ly/3TrxQ5o
On July 24, 2026, we filed our annual review for 2027 gas delivery rates application with the BC Utilities Commission. View the application: bit.ly/4fuI0JY
Our crews will be making important upgrades to our electricity system on July 27. Power will be temporarily interrupted to around 177 customers in Southeast Kelowna, BC from 8:30am to 12:30pm. More info: outages.fortisbc.com/Outages/Home...
Our crews will be making important upgrades to our electricity system on June 19. Power will be temporarily interrupted to around 95 customers on Robson Road & Rutland Road in Kelowna, BC from 5:30am to 12pm. More info: outages.fortisbc.com/Outages/Home...