What is BC Hydro Business Energy Savings & Incentives (BESI)?
BC Hydro Business Energy Savings & Incentives (BESI) is delivered by BC Hydro as a rebate/incentive. Funding is typically varies — up to $500,000+ for large projects. This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | Varies — up to $500,000+ for large projects |
|---|---|
| Cost share | Variable (30–75% of project cost) |
| Level | Provincial (Utility) |
| Program type | Rebate/Incentive |
| Delivered by | BC Hydro |
| Available in | BC |
| Intake status | Open - Rolling |
| Last verified | 2026-06-12 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: All commercial/industrial industries using BC Hydro
- Eligible activities: LED lighting; HVAC upgrades; motors; refrigeration; compressed air; process efficiency
Watch out for
FortisBC customers; residential accounts; projects completed without pre-approval
Deadlines & how to apply
Funding rates increased July 31, 2025 (past participants average about 30% of upfront costs). Covers lighting, HVAC, refrigeration and mechanical upgrades; requires a BC Hydro commercial account, pre-approval before project start, and an Alliance of Energy Professionals registered contractor. The 30% bonus offer for projects submitted by February 12, 2026 has ended.
How NorthGrants helps with BC Hydro Business Energy Savings & Incentives (BESI)
Most business owners read about BC Hydro Business Energy Savings & Incentives (BESI), see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building an application that actually wins.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.