FortisBC customers are not eligible for BC Hydro solar and battery rebates. If your electricity bill shows FortisBC as your provider, the BC Hydro program covered on this site does not apply — even if you live in a city where most neighbours are on BC Hydro.
How to confirm your utility
- Check the supplier name on your electricity bill
- Log into your utility account online
- Ask your installer to verify before quoting BC Hydro rebate amounts
Cities like Kelowna have mixed service areas — always confirm at the property level.
What BC Hydro rebates cover
BC Hydro solar and battery rebates apply only to customers in BC Hydro or New Westminster Electric Utility (NWEU) service areas. FortisBC and other utilities have separate programs.
This site — BC Solar Check — covers BC Hydro and NWEU programs only. Use our eligibility checker and select your actual utility.
What about FortisBC solar programs?
FortisBC operates its own net metering program with separate terms, rates, and incentive structures. FortisBC customers should review FortisBC's published program details directly — not BC Hydro rebate amounts.
Common confusion scenarios
- Kelowna / Kamloops / Prince George: Mixed BC Hydro and FortisBC territories — verify per address
- New Westminster: NWEU customers have a separate application path but may qualify for equivalent rebates
- Nelson Hydro / municipal utilities: Not BC Hydro — separate rules apply
Still want solar on FortisBC?
Solar may still make sense on FortisBC — but your rebate math, export rates, and application process differ. Get FortisBC-specific quotes and program confirmation from your installer.