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Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP)

Income-qualified B.C. homeowners and renters get a free home energy evaluation plus free installs like insulation, draftproofing, thermostats and even heat pumps.

What it costs you:

  • Nothing at all

No email, no app, no card.

VERIFIED · CHECKED AT THE SOURCE · SEPT 27 2026

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Who qualifies
BC Hydro, FortisBC and some municipal utility customers 19 and older under household income limits (for example 51,100 dollars for 1 person)
How to get it
Apply to BC Hydro or FortisBC depending on your main heating fuel, with proof of income; renters need landlord consent
Where it works
British Columbia
When
No end date stated
Fine print
Heat pumps are for homeowners only; delivered by FortisBC and BC Hydro. Different from the free energy saving kit.
Official source
fortisbc.com

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