"Stacking" on a BC Hydro residential project means combining solar and battery rebates on the same installation. The combined cap is $10,000 — but only when your battery is enrolled in Peak Saver. Without Peak Saver, the realistic combined cap is $6,500 ($5,000 solar + $1,500 battery).
Stacking scenarios
| Project type | Solar rebate | Battery rebate | Combined max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar only | Up to $5,000 | — | $5,000 |
| Solar + battery (no Peak Saver) | Up to $5,000 | Up to $1,500 | $6,500 |
| Solar + battery (Peak Saver enrolled) | Up to $5,000 | Up to $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Battery-only + Peak Saver (no solar) | — | Up to $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Battery-only, no Peak Saver | — | $0 | $0 |
Why Peak Saver changes your stack
Many homeowners assume solar + battery automatically qualifies for $10,000. It does not. The $5,000 battery tier requires Peak Saver enrollment within 14 days of your battery in-service date. Without it, the battery portion caps at $1,500.
Rules that apply to the full stack
- One self-generation pre-approval covers the combined project
- All equipment must be eligible per BC Hydro product rules
- HPCN installer required for installs on or after June 1, 2026
- Accepting solar rebate confirms RS 2289 net metering rate (effective July 1, 2026)
- Each rebate component capped at 50% of eligible costs for that component
Full rebate reference table
| Rebate type | Maximum amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar panels | $5,000 | $1,000/kW installed, capped at 50% of eligible costs |
| Battery + solar | $1,500 | Paired with solar, not enrolled in Peak Saver |
| Battery + Peak Saver | $5,000 | Enroll within 14 days of in-service date |
| Combined maximum | $10,000 | Solar + Peak Saver battery on same project |