Your business connection to
energy news, offers and tips
Summer 2016
Stefan Hartmann, executive chef,
Bauhaus Restaurant
In this issue
• Energy savings and
Efficiency à la Carte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Summer energy-saving tips. . . . . . . . . 2
• Renewable natural gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
• Find a gas contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
• Giving back to communities. . . . . . . . . 3
• Call before you dig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
• Current rebate offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• Optimizing your energy use. . . . . . . . . 4
We’ve got the
ingredients for
energy efficiency
Ask any chef and they’ll agree the right
ingredients can make the most of a meal and
contribute to a first-rate dining experience.
At Bauhaus Restaurant in Gastown, natural
gas is not only an essential ingredient for
their culinary creations, but it’s also good for
their bottom line.
200 to
$
3,500
$
REBATE
per appliance
From ovens, fryers, griddles and more,
high-efficiency natural gas appliances and
equipment can help you save energy and
money in your commercial kitchen.
Upgrade and save even more
Whether you’re upgrading your kitchen
or building new, FortisBC’s Efficiency `a
la Carte program offers some delectable
rebates, ranging from $200 to $3,500 per
appliance. Bauhaus, for instance, received
a $2,000 rebate for a high-efficiency
combination oven.
That’s energy at work.
Learn how you can put our rebates to
work in your commercial kitchen at
fortisbc.com/alacarterebate.
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Beat the heat
Simple energy-saving
tips for summer
Say yes to
renewable
natural gas
Renewable natural gas
is a carbon neutral* and
sustainable energy source
made right here in B.C.
• Maintain and repair – have
your heating and cooling system
professionally serviced, ensuring that
ducts are sealed, filters are changed,
and heat transfer coils are clean.
• Fan away – use ceiling fans to
efficiently regulate air temperature.
• Adjust blinds – close or tilt window
blinds upward to keep indoor spaces
cooler.
• Be water-wise – install water-efficient
faucet aerators and shower heads in
washrooms to save water and energy.
In a commercial kitchen, install prerinse spray valves for rinsing dishes.
Plus, you’ll receive a credit
on the BC carbon tax and earn
additional market exposure on our
website, showing your customers
how much you’re committed to
sustainability.
Energy-saving ideas
tailored to your business
Learn more at
fortisbc.com/rngforbusiness.
Check out fortisbc.com/businesstips
for ideas geared to small businesses,
restaurants, hotels, apartment buildings,
offices and more.
Find a gas contractor
Need the services of a BC Safety
Authority licensed natural gas
contractor? Let us help. Search our
Trade Ally Network directory at
fortisbc.com/findagascontractor.
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Sign up your business for a
five, 10, 25 or 50 per cent
blend of renewable and
conventional natural
gas. Or you can choose
100 per cent renewable
natural gas. Whatever
blend you choose, you’ll
help reduce greenhouse
gas emissions and support
local B.C. suppliers so they
can produce even more
renewable energy for our
province.
*FortisBC’s renewable natural gas has been designated
as carbon neutral in B.C. by Offsetters. Renewable
natural gas is not available to Revelstoke or
Fort Nelson customers.
Giving back to B.C. communities
FortisBC employees are always ready to roll up their sleeves to help
local communities.
In March, employees and their families
joined Evergreen, a national not-for-profit
dedicated to restoring natural environments
within city landscapes. Together, they
revitalized Vancouver’s Renfrew Ravine,
planting more than 100 shrubs and testing
water quality. That same month, employees
removed invasive vegetation species from
Saanich’s Colquitz River Trail.
We also participated in the recent United
Way Day of Caring® at The Clubhouse Farm
in Kelowna, a space that helps kids get
back to nature with outdoor activities. By
cleaning up and landscaping the grounds, the
farm is ready for a new season of visitors.
This spring, the Greater Vancouver Board
of Trade honoured FortisBC with the
2016 Rix Award for Engaged Corporate
Citizenship – recognizing our volunteerism
and commitment to the wellbeing of
communities where we live and work.
Learn more at
fortisbc.com/communityworks.
Call or click before you dig
Safety is a top priority for both BC One Call and
FortisBC. We’ll continue to work together to ensure both
homeowners and industry professionals are aware of safe
digging practices.
Gary Metz, executive director, BC One Call
With construction and landscaping season in
full swing, be sure to contact BC One Call
before you or your contractor start digging.
You’ll need to know where underground
utilities are located to be safe and avoid
costly surprises.
Once you call, BC One Call will notify the
utility companies in your area, including
FortisBC. Then we’ll provide you with the
natural gas line information you need before
you dig. The call and information is free.
Here are three easy steps to remember:
1. Call: BC One Call at 1-800-474-6886 or
click bconecall.ca.
2. Review: within two days you’ll receive
your natural gas line location. Review it
before you dig.
3. Clarify: if you need help or have any
questions, call us at 1-888-822-6555.
Learn more about natural gas safety at
fortisbc.com/staysafe.
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Put our rebates to work
for your bottom line
fortisbc.com/savingmoney
Programs for commercial customers
Offer*
Rebate
Description
Rental Apartment
Efficiency Program
no cost
installation of water-efficient
fixtures, a walk-through building
energy assessment and more
Commercial Energy
Assessment
rebate not applicable; fee-based
assessment $200-$300
walk-through assessment to identify
energy improvements
Efficiency à la Carte
up to $3,500 per appliance
for eligible high-efficiency
commercial foodservice
cooking equipment
Efficient Boiler
up to $45,000 per boiler
(plus an optional right-sizing bonus
up to $1,000)
for eligible mid-efficiency and
condensing boilers
Efficient Commercial
Water Heater
up to $15,000 per water heater
for eligible high-efficiency storage
tank, tankless and hot water
supply boilers
Commercial
Custom Design
varies, contact your key
account manager or email
[email protected]
energy study and capital incentive
funding to reduce overall energy use
*Conditions apply. FortisBC may modify or cancel programs at any time.
Optimize your
energy use
Tilbury LNG facility expansion, Delta.
Let’s talk energy
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go that are benefiting B.C.’s economy.
Visit Talking Energy, our new projects
website, and be part of the conversation.
talkingenergy.ca/conversation
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