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, who apply through the City of New Westminster. Rebate amounts mirror the BC Hydro program, but NWEU customers cannot enroll in Peak Saver (no $5,000 battery tier), are served under Net Metering Rate 500 rather than RS 2289, and are capped at 50 kW. 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 amounts align with BC Hydro terms (HPCN installer requirement and April 2026 battery changes apply), but NWEU customers cannot enroll in BC Hydro Peak Saver, so there is no $5,000 battery tier.
- Confirm your bill shows New Westminster Electric Utility before assuming BC Hydro processes apply.
- NWEU self-generation customers are served under Net Metering Rate 500 (not BC Hydro RS 2289), and systems are capped at 50 kW.
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.