If you live in an income-qualified household and/or have received a recommendation letter from your regional health authority’s Home Care Program you may be eligible for a free portable air conditioner (AC).
This program is available year-round. Renters will need to provide a signed landlord consent form.
This offer includes:
- One portable AC unit: Portable units are on wheels and are installed by connecting a flexible duct hose through an open window and are plugged into a standard wall electrical outlet.
- A one-time installation: Customers are responsible for ongoing maintenance, take-down and reinstallation. If you own your home, you can opt to self-install your unit.
A portable AC unit is ideal for small, closed in areas, like a bedroom, and is intended for customers to create a safe cooling space during extreme heat events both during the day and at night.
See the BC Hydro site for full eligibility and the online application.
