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Vancouver, BC · Canada

Engineering that pays for itself.

A mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy specializing in energy. We design, audit and model, then secure the utility funding that covers the work. Approved consultants with BC Hydro and FortisBC.

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$100M+Incentives securedFor clients since 2011
15 yrsIn practiceM&E and energy engineering
4,000+Buildings assessedAcross every major sector
100k+tCO₂e avoidedAcross all projects to date

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Answer three questions. We will list the FortisBC, BC Hydro and CleanBC programmes that fit, and route your enquiry to the Vancouver office.

  • No cost, no obligation. It takes about twenty seconds.
  • Where a programme funds the study, we apply on your behalf first.
  • An engineer replies within one business day.

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Top services

A full range of mechanical and electrical services.

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M & E Engineering

Mechanical and electrical design from concept to delivery.

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Energy Audits

ASHRAE-level audits that stand up to utility review.

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Energy Modeling

Whole-building models for code compliance and retrofit cases.

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Feasibility Studies

Options appraisal before you commit capital.

Case studies

Measured results, not estimates.

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BC Place Stadium
Recreation2023

BC Place Stadium

Vancouver, BC · LEED certification

LEED certification for BC Place Stadium. BES has worked at BC Place since 2015, cooling towers, kitchen and concession plant, parkade lighting, domestic hot water, emergency power and the CleanBC study.

Certification supportEnergy reduction
Parq Vancouver
Commercial2024

Parq Vancouver

Vancouver, BC · FortisBC Custom Program study

A FortisBC Custom Program study for the JW Marriott Parq, The Douglas and the casino complex, all served by a single central plant.

Gas reductionIncentives identified
Landmark Cinemas
Recreation2024

Landmark Cinemas

Surrey, BC · CleanBC energy study

A CleanBC energy study for Landmark Cinemas in Surrey, where ventilation for large auditoria dominates the energy profile. BES first worked with Landmark in 2015.

Gas reductionIncentives identified

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“We design for a sustainable future.”

Committed to providing economic & environmental expertise · Vancouver, BC

A BES engineer commissioning a gas-fired heat pump on site

Latest

News & events.

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Programme update

FortisBC and BC Hydro programme changes for 2026

Incentive structures and application windows shift each year. We post the changes that affect commercial and multi-family buildings as they are announced.

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Speaking

Gas absorption heat pumps: real performance data

Our Director of Operations has presented post-installation performance data at both the FortisBC Energy Solutions & Innovation Forum and Future Energy Landscape.

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Company

BES expands into Ireland

In 2025 we opened an international presence in Ireland, extending our work across North America and Europe.

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