Guest Spot - BC Hydro COVID-19 Relief Fund Program

April 1, 2020 - BC Hydro announced it is introducing a COVID-19 Relief Fund program. Residential customers that have lost their job or are unable to work will be able to apply to receive a one-time bill credit of three times their average monthly bill amount. Small business customers that have had to close their business as a result of measures implemented to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 will also be able to apply to have their electricity costs waived for up to three months.

Eligible residential customers will be able to apply for the COVID-19 Relief Fund by the end of next week and small business customers will be able to apply starting April 14. Customers have until June 30, 2020 to apply for relief. In addition, BC Hydro announced a COVID-19 Customer Assistance Program. This program provides customers the option to defer bill payments or arrange for flexible payment plans with no penalty. To discuss payment options, BC Hydro customers are encouraged to call 1 800 BCHYDRO (1 800 224 9376).

For more information on the COVID-19 Relief Fund, visit bchydro.com/covid19relief.