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BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program
Rebates for residential solar and battery systems
Funding available
$ 5,000
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
BC Hydro offers rebates of up to $10,000 for eligible residential solar panels and battery storage. The program supports grid-connected self-generation projects, including solar-only, battery-only, or combined installations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
Next Steps
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Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Installation of grid-connected solar PV systems.
- Installation of battery energy storage systems.
- Combined solar and battery self-generation projects.
Documents Needed
- Self-generation application
- Final inspection documents
- Landlord/Developer rebate application form, if applicable
- Proof of battery eligibility or certification, if applicable
Sources and recorded changes
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Solar and battery program updated
The page now centers on self-generation, with broader eligibility and updated application guidance for solar and battery rebates.
The program page has been reorganized around self-generation rather than the rebate offering alone. Eligibility now clearly includes both residential and commercial customers for self-generation, and the application flow now points to checking status or uploading documents through the new dashboard path. The content also reflects updated portal and contact details, including a self-generation email address and revised links to application and rate information. Rebate and rate details are still referenced, but the page emphasis and target scope have shifted substantially.
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residential property owners with a BC Hydro account.
- Tenanted properties, through the registered property owner.
- Residential customers in BC Hydro’s service territory.
Who is not eligible
- Customers of other utilities in B.C., such as FortisBC.
- Secondary suites or separately metered units within a single residential building.
- Temporary service connections.
- Self-installers.
Eligible expenses
- Solar photovoltaic panels and battery storage systems.
- Installation labour and materials.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Temporary or mobile installations.
- Self-installed systems.
- Battery-only systems not enrolled in Peak Saver.
- Replacement of existing solar or battery systems, except for eligible capacity increases.
- Tesla solar and battery products.
Eligible geographic areas
- BC Hydro service territory.
- Residential properties in Indigenous communities within the service area.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review requirements
- Check the rebate eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, and interconnection requirements before purchase or installation.
- Step 2: Choose a contractor
- Find a Home Performance Contractor Network member to design and install the system.
- Step 3: Submit self-generation application
- Work with your contractor to submit the self-generation application before installation.
- Obtain technical pre-approval from BC Hydro.
- Step 4: Complete installation and inspection
- Have the licensed contractor complete the installation.
- Submit final inspection documents to receive interconnection approval.
- Step 5: Apply for rebate and track status
- Enroll the battery in Peak Saver within 14 days of interconnection approval, if applicable.
- Log in to apply and check your application status online.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and after final inspection documents are received.
- Interconnection approval must be received before the rebate is paid.
- Rebate processing and payment take 30 to 45 business days after interconnection approval.
Additional information
- Applications submitted before April 1, 2026 will be reviewed under the previous rebate amounts.
- Beginning June 1, 2026, installations must be completed by an HPCN member to qualify.
- For tenanted properties, the rebate is paid to the registered property owner.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program Program
What is the BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program?
BC Hydro offers rebates of up to $10,000 for eligible residential solar panels and battery storage. The program supports grid-connected self-generation projects, including solar-only, battery-only, or combined installations.
How much funding can be received?
BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program program?
To be eligible for the BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program program, you must:
BC Hydro residential account required.
Grid-connected home in service territory.
Self-generation approval required.
What expenses are eligible under BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program?
Solar photovoltaic panels and battery storage systems.
Installation labour and materials.
Who can I contact for more information about the BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program?
You can contact BC Hydro (BCH) or by phone at 8002249376.
Where is the BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program available?
The BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program program is available the province of British Columbia.