Kelowna has both BC Hydro and FortisBC service areas. BC Hydro rebates do not apply to FortisBC accounts — confirm your utility on your bill before assuming rebate eligibility. This page covers rebate eligibility for homeowners in Kelowna (Okanagan). Utility service in this area: BC Hydro or FortisBC.
Who this guide covers in Kelowna
West Kelowna and parts of Kelowna proper are BC Hydro; significant FortisBC territory exists in the Okanagan — utility confirmation is critical.
Rebate amounts for Kelowna 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 or FortisBC service on your bill — not FortisBC
- 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
Note: Parts of Kelowna are served by FortisBC. FortisBC customers are not eligible for BC Hydro rebates. FortisBC vs BC Hydro →
Local considerations in Kelowna
- Okanagan solar production is among the highest in BC — strong candidate for solar rebates when on BC Hydro.
- FortisBC customers must use FortisBC net metering — not BC Hydro rebates. Read our FortisBC guide.
- Wildfire smoke seasons affect annual production averages — use multi-year models, not single peak years.
- New builds in Upper Mission and Kettle Valley should confirm utility before structural solar planning.
Payback notes for Kelowna
BC Hydro customers in Kelowna with high summer AC load and irrigation pumps should model self-consumption under RS 2289.
Net metering in Kelowna
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 Kelowna installer quotes.
Finding installers in Kelowna
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 Kelowna and Okanagan.