Coquitlam is a BC Hydro service area for most residential customers. Rebates require pre-approval, eligible equipment, and — for installs on or after June 1, 2026 — an HPCN member contractor. This page covers rebate eligibility for homeowners in Coquitlam (Metro Vancouver). Utility service in this area: BC Hydro.
Who this guide covers in Coquitlam
Coquitlam, including Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, and Maillardville — BC Hydro residential accounts.
Rebate amounts for Coquitlam homeowners
Qualifying residential customers can receive up to $5,000 for solar and up to $10,000 combined with a Peak Saver-enrolled battery on the same project.
Full rebate breakdown → · Stacking guide →
Local eligibility checklist
- Confirm BC Hydro service on your bill
- Own the property (rental properties you own may qualify with landlord application rules)
- Get self-generation pre-approval before purchasing equipment
- Use an HPCN-certified installer for work completed on or after June 1, 2026
- Individually metered condo units do not qualify for per-unit residential rebates
Local considerations in Coquitlam
- Burke Mountain new builds are popular for solar — confirm HPCN status before your builder preferred electrician installs.
- Forest shade on Plateau lots can reduce production; demand production estimates in writing.
- Coquitlam homeowners installing before July 1, 2026 may still face RS 2289 if rebate is accepted after that date.
- Battery + solar without Peak Saver caps at $1,500 for the battery portion — see stacking guide.
Payback notes for Coquitlam
Coquitlam hillside homes with clear southern exposure can reach the per-kW solar rebate cap with 5+ kW systems.
Net metering in Coquitlam
New BC Hydro solar connections on or after July 1, 2026 move to Rate Schedule 2289 with 10 cents/kWh export compensation. Factor this into payback when comparing Coquitlam installer quotes.
Finding installers in Coquitlam
BC Hydro recommends comparing quotes from at least three HPCN-certified installers.
Use our eligibility checker to confirm your rebate path, then request quotes from HPCN-certified contractors serving Coquitlam and Metro Vancouver.