FEI-FEVI 2010 EEC Report filed March 31, 2011 - FortisBC

FORTISBC ENERGY INC. AND FORTISBC ENERGY (VANCOUVER ISLAND) INC.
2010 ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION ANNUAL REPORT
to perform this type of work, as well as recognize the extensive benefits in performing this work
that extend well beyond energy efficiency.
6.4 Conservation for Affordable Housing Program Details
As the Companies progress and enhance their program offerings and partnerships, the
Companies continue to meet the regulatory requirement of designing programs that specifically
“assist low income households to reduce their energy consumption.” (November 7, 2008,
Regulation of the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, Ministerial Order No. M
271, Section 3[a]). We will continue to also stay true to our EEC program principle of “offering
access to energy efficiency and conservation for all residential and commercial customers,
including low income customers.” (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs Application,
May 28, 2008, pg 47).
The Companies have made good progress in 2010 with the successful launch of two solid EEC
programs geared specifically to low income customers. These programs will both continue in
2011. Through studies performed in 2010, relationships that have been built with non-profit
housing providers, and collaborations with other BC utilities, 2011 is set to be a year of much
expanded investment in the Conservation for Affordable Housing program area.
Conservation for Affordable Housing programs are outlined in Table 6-3 and described in further
detail below.
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