Most Vancouver homes are BC Hydro customers. If your property is in Vancouver and on BC Hydro, you may qualify for up to $10,000 in residential solar and battery rebates when you meet program rules. This page covers rebate eligibility for homeowners in Vancouver (Metro Vancouver). Utility service in this area: BC Hydro.
Who this guide covers in Vancouver
Vancouver proper, including east and west side detached homes, duplexes, and many townhomes on BC Hydro accounts. Check your bill — not City of Vancouver utilities for water/sewer.
Rebate amounts for Vancouver 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 Vancouver
- Heritage and character-home districts may have additional permit steps — factor timeline into pre-approval planning.
- Shaded lots from mature trees are common on the west side; get shade analysis in HPCN installer quotes.
- Higher electricity rates and strong summer self-consumption can offset RS 2289 export limits for many Vancouver homes.
- Laneway and infill homes on BC Hydro accounts can qualify if property ownership and metering meet program terms.
Payback notes for Vancouver
Vancouver homeowners who work from home or have daytime load often benefit more from solar under RS 2289 than heavy-export suburban lots.
Net metering in Vancouver
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 Vancouver installer quotes.
Finding installers in Vancouver
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 Vancouver and Metro Vancouver.