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Solar and Battery Rebates

Program Category: Clean Energy
Program Sub-Category: Energy Efficiency (Housing / Buildings), Renewable Energy
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Status: Open

Funder

BC Hydro

Funder Organization Type

  • Utility

The Solar and Battery Rebate Offer launched on July 23rd 2024 and provides rebates to BC Hydro customers who install solar photovoltaic and/or battery energy storage systems (less than 100kW in size) in residential homes, small and medium businesses, social housing providers, indigenous communities, and non-integrated areas. The rebates are available to select customer whose solar generation and battery projects are approved under the Self generation (bchydro.com) and are eligible for the net metering rate (if installing solar). Most participants in the rebate offer are residential customers who install smaller scale solar systems (~7-9 kW) on a single family type dwelling. The base offer provides a mass market rebate for residential and small commercial customers. Larger rebates are available for targeted customers groups and building types including social housing, indigenous communities, medium commercial, and multi-use residential buildings. For more information, visit www.bchydro.com/solarrebate

Required Community Contribution

No community contribution required

Funding Stacking Restrictions

Yes

Cannot exceed 100% of project costs

Professional Input Required

No

Specific Eligibility Requirements

Complete eligibility details and requirements are available at www.bchydro.com/solarrebate. See terms and conditions

Other Eligible Applicants

Indigenous-owned Businesses
Businesses / For-profit
Indigenous Organizations
Non-governmental Organizations / Not-for-Profits
Academic Institutions

Type of Funding

  • Rebates

Range of Funding Available per Project

  • Under $100 000

Description of Funding

Varies depending on the project size. Maximum rebates apply per project and product type.

Eligible Costs

Equipment/Material Purchase

Ineligible Costs

Any costs incurred prior to signing a funding agreement
Building Purchase Costs
Administration Fees
Project Management
Staff Costs
Land Acquisition

Reporting Requirements

No reporting requirements