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Summer 2016
EnerChoice® Fireplace Program.. . . . . . 1
Find a gas contractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Summer energy-saving tips. . . . . . . . . 2
Renewable natural gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Giving back to communities. . . . . . . . . 3
Call before you dig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Current rebate offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Moving?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Meet Rob, an agent of ambience.
He can light a fire. But only if it’s an
energy-efficient one.
Rob and his team have helped more than 15,000 customers turn their
hearths into hubs of high-efficiency comfort. That’s because Rob, a
FortisBC conservation and energy management program specialist,
offers a $300 rebate on eligible natural gas models through our
EnerChoice® Fireplace Program.
Upgrade and save
Want instant heat and savings at a flip of
a switch? Using an energyefficient fireplace
to heat just the area
you’re in, means you
can turn down the heat
in the rest of the home,
and reduce energy costs.
Before shopping, check
our online list of FortisBC
eligible EnerChoice
fireplaces and enjoy
the savings.
That’s energy at work.
Learn about our energy-efficiency rebates for
your home, visit fortisbc.com/fireplace.
$
300 REBATE
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.
MCC# 901709
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energy. Plus you’ll get the latest on
rebate offers and contests. Sign up at
fortisbc.com/enewsletter.
Say yes to
renewable
natural gas
Renewable natural gas
is a carbon neutral1 and
sustainable energy source
made right here in B.C. For
as little as a few dollars
more a month for an
average home2 you can
designate five, 10, 25, 50
or even 100 per cent of
the natural gas you use
as renewable.
Although you pay a
little extra for this
sustainable source
of energy, the funds
go directly towards
supporting local B.C.
suppliers so they can
produce even more renewable
energy for our province.
Sign up your home
Whatever blend you choose,
you’ll help reduce greenhouse
gas emissions and put
renewable natural gas to
work for B.C. Learn more at
fortisbc.com/rngforhomes.
Stay cool,
save energy.
Beat the heat this summer with these
energy-saving tips. Find more at
fortisbc.com/energytips.
• Use a fan. A fan circulates cool air to
keep you comfortable, and it uses less
electricity than an air conditioner.
• Close your blinds. Block the sun from
your home during the day, then open
your windows and blinds at night to let
cool air inside.
• Plant a shade tree. Plant a deciduous
tree on the southwest or southeast side
of your home to shield it from sunlight.
2
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.
1
Based on an average B.C. home
consuming 90 gigajoules of
natural gas per year. Your
cost may vary.
2
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
Whether you’re gardening, planting a tree
or installing a fence, 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/diggingsafe.
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Let our rebates work for you
fortisbc.com/rebatesforhomes
Program*
Rebate
Description
New! EnerChoice® Fireplace
$300
install a FortisBC eligible
EnerChoice model
ENERGY STAR® Water Heater
up to $1,000
purchase a qualifying
ENERGY STAR certified model
Home Energy Rebate Offer
(with BC Hydro)
varies
insulation and draftproofing rebates
New Home Program
up to $2,000
for details, visit
fortisbc.com/newhome
Energy Saving Kit
(with BC Hydro)
free for incomeeasy-to-install devices to help reduce
qualified customers your home’s energy use
Efficient boilers and water heaters
for condos and apartments
varies
upgrade to qualifying
energy-efficient models
fortisbc.com/apartmentrebates
*Conditions apply. FortisBC may modify or cancel programs at any time.
On the move?
Account Online makes it easy to stop,
start or move your natural gas service.
You can also view your recent energy use
and compare it to other time periods.
Creating your online profile is simple and
mobile friendly.
fortisbc.com/account
Tilbury LNG facility expansion, Delta.
Let’s talk energy
We have some big energy projects on the
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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