New Westminster is served by New Westminster Electric Utility (NWEU), not BC Hydro. Residential solar and battery rebates apply to NWEU customers under a separate city application path with aligned rebate amounts. This page covers rebate eligibility for homeowners in New Westminster (Metro Vancouver). Utility service in this area: New Westminster Electric Utility (NWEU).
Who this guide covers in New Westminster
City of New Westminster residential accounts on NWEU — including Queensborough, Uptown, and the West End.
Rebate amounts for New Westminster 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.
Residential solar and battery rebates also apply to New Westminster Electric Utility (NWEU) customers. NWEU runs a separate application path through the City of New Westminster; program rules align with BC Hydro published rebate terms. City of New Westminster program · BC Hydro terms [PDF].
Full rebate breakdown → · Stacking guide →
Local eligibility checklist
- Confirm NWEU 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 New Westminster
- NWEU customers apply through the City of New Westminster solar and battery rebate program — not standard MyHydro alone.
- Rebate rules align with BC Hydro published terms, including HPCN, Peak Saver, and April 2026 battery changes.
- Confirm your bill shows New Westminster Electric Utility before assuming BC Hydro processes apply.
- July 1, 2026 RS 2289 rules apply to NWEU self-generation customers the same as BC Hydro.
Payback notes for New Westminster
New Westminster urban density and rowhouse stock mean roof size may cap system kW — model rebate at $1,000/kW installed.
Net metering in New Westminster
New NWEU 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 New Westminster installer quotes.
Finding installers in New Westminster
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 New Westminster and Metro Vancouver.