On February 22, the Government of B.C. announced a new B.C. Electricity Affordability Credit that will provide the average Nelson Hydro customer with an annual savings of around 4.6% of their previous year’s electricity costs.

To be eligible, you must have an active account as of December 31, 2023. The credit will be automatically calculated and applied as a one-time payment to your next electricity bill.

The exact credit amount you’ll receive will vary as it’s based on your electricity consumption between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023.

There’s no action you need to take. You’ll receive the credit on your first bill after April 15, 2024. The credit will appear as a line item on your bill once it’s been applied.

For more information on the provincial program please visit: 

News Release: Budget 2024 Electricity Affordability Credit