Sources
All rebate amounts and program rules on this site trace to BC Hydro published materials below. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
Official BC Hydro sources
- BC Hydro - Rebates for solar panels and battery storage
- BC Hydro - Solar and battery rebate terms and conditions (April 1, 2026)
- BC Hydro - Solar and battery rebates for business
- BC Hydro - Rebates for multi-family buildings
- BC Hydro - Resources for solar and battery contractors (HPCN requirement)
- BC Hydro - Customer generation service rates updates (RS 1289 / RS 2289)
- BC Hydro - Self-generation program
- BC Hydro - Find an HPCN member
- City of New Westminster - Solar and battery rebates
- BC Hydro - Peak Saver battery program
- BC Hydro - Solar and battery product FAQ
- FortisBC - Net metering program
Related guides on this site
Changelog
Program rules change. This log tracks when we last reviewed content against BC Hydro sources.
- June 10, 2026 — Site launch with checker, 13 city guides (including New Westminster / NWEU), net metering and rebate guides.
- June 10, 2026 — Confirmed April 1 battery-only rule, June 1 HPCN requirement, and July 1 RS 2289 transition against BC Hydro sources.
- June 10, 2026 — Added lead capture, email-results option, and inline citations for grandfathering and repay claims.
Last verified: June 10, 2026. Rebate amounts and rules checked against BC Hydro's solar and battery rebate page and linked official sources. View changelog.
Raw verification date: 2026-06-10