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 by equipment; past participants average about 40% of upfront costs, plus a 30% bonus on projects submitted by Feb 11, 2027. This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | Varies by equipment; past participants average about 40% of upfront costs, plus a 30% bonus on projects submitted by Feb 11, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Cost share | Variable; average about 40% of upfront costs |
| Level | Provincial (Utility) |
| Program type | Rebate/Incentive |
| Delivered by | BC Hydro |
| Available in | BC |
| Intake status | Open - Rolling |
| Last verified | 2026-10-05 |
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
30% bonus incentive on all BESI projects submitted June 3, 2025 to Feb 11, 2027 (projects completed by Mar 14, 2028). LED reflector lamp incentives end Apr 1, 2027 (submit by Feb 11, 2027). For commercial and small industrial sites using under 500 MWh per year (some larger customers may qualify). Covers lighting, refrigeration and HVAC/mechanical upgrades. Requires pre-approval before the project starts and an Alliance of Energy Professionals registered contractor.
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 a complete application that answers what the program asks for.
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.