CategoryEnvironmentUtilities & Taxes Solar PV & Storage Rebate ApplicationPlanning to generate or store your own electricity? Apply below to connect your system to our grid and, if you’re eligible, to access any solar or battery rebates we offer.Tesla products are not eligible.The Government of B.C. and BC Hydro/New Westminster Electric Utility are taking action to prioritize Canadian goods in our rebate programs and to exclude U.S. produced goods where practicable. As of March 12, 2025, Tesla products (electric vehicle chargers, energy storage batteries and inverters) are not eligible for CleanBC and BC Hydro/New Westminster Electric Utility rebates.If you purchased a Tesla EV charger or have received technical approval to install a self-generation system containing Tesla products prior to March 12, 2025, it can still qualify for rebates and will be processed as normal. Applicant information and Application type First name Last name Email address Phone # Address Are you the registered owner of the property (or an authorized representative)?? Yes NoEligibility requirements are not met.Please visit the New Westminster Solar PV & Battery Storage Rebate page for full eligibility details. Where will your project be installed? Existing building New constructionThis application will only be accepted once a permanent meter and New Westminster Electric Utility account have been established. The customer must then provide the new New Westminster Electric Utility account details and complete the remaining steps in the application.Please provide your electric utility account details: Account # Meter # What's your project type? Installing a generation system only Installing an energy storage system only Installing a generation system with energy storage Are you replacing any component(s) of an existing system? Yes, replacing components, but not increasing system capacity or size Yes, replacing components and increasing system capacity or size No, adding to an existing system, but not replacing any system components No, there is no existing system at this siteEligibility requirements are not met.Please visit the New Westminster Solar PV & Battery Storage Rebate page for full eligibility details. Building And Property Information Site address What is your site voltage? 120/208 120/240 Unsure Primary space heating type Electric Natural gas Propane Oil Wood Other Contractor Information Company name First name Last name Email address Phone # Generating System Information Generator energy source? Solar Other Installed generator capacity (kW DC) Specify energy source Generator type Induction Synchronous Energy Storage System Information Type ChooseBatteryOther Specify type Provide the number of batteries, make (if known), type (lead-acid or lithium), kW peak (power rating), and maximum amps. Make Model Peak power rating (kW) Energy storage size (kWh) Do you intend to send power back to the grid? Yes No Inverter Details Inverter make Choose Inverter model Choose Number of inverters Nominal output/inverter (kW AC) Total Nominal output (kW AC) Inverter type Choose Item weight Add Add an inverter + Add an inverter + Is the inverter, and the energy storage system (if applicable), certified to comply with applicable code and standard requirements in the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) Part-I and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) C22.2 No. 107.1, Clause 14? Yes No Is the inverter, and the energy storage system (if applicable), certified to comply with all requirements set out in DGTIR100 - Addendum 1? Yes No Use this space to provide any additional information you'd like us to know about the system.For example, if an electrical connection for the site is in progress, provide the BC Hydro design request number. If more than one meter, provide the meter number. If multiple inverter types/models, identify which inverter is associated with each source (battery, PV, wind, etc.). Identify which inverters are new and existing if you are adding or replacing any inverters, etc. Based on your response to the inverter requirements questions, you must provide the following in the notes field below:Equivalent certification standards to CEC Part-1 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1, Clause 14. Explanation of why the system won't comply with DGTIR100 - Addendum 1. For example, if an electrical connection for the site is in progress, provide the BC Hydro design request number. If more than one meter, provide the meter number. If multiple inverter types/models, identify which inverter is associated with each source (battery, PV, wind, etc.). Identify which inverters are new and existing if you are adding or replacing any inverters, etc. State non-CS certified inverter standard clauses equivalent to applicable CSA clauses (e.g. Clause #### UL 1741 equivalent to Clause # 14.2.2.1 CSA CS22 No. 107, etc.) Single line diagram One file only.32 MB limit.Allowed types: txt rtf odf pdf doc docx ppt pptx xls xlsx. Battery storage and hybrid/micro-grid documentation One file only.32 MB limit.Allowed types: txt rtf odf pdf doc docx ppt pptx xls xlsx. Site plan One file only.32 MB limit.Allowed types: txt rtf odf pdf doc docx ppt pptx xls xlsx.Please note: Maximum file size is 96 MB; Max. total file size is 96 MB RebatesRebates help offset the cost of your project. See our solar and battery rebate details for an overview of rebate amounts, availability and eligible installations.Important notes on rebate eligibility and payments:Rebate applications are assessed for eligibility and paid after the project is complete, final documentation is received, and interconnection is approved. We cannot confirm your eligibility or guarantee a final rebate payment before this point.Technical acceptance to proceed with Net Metering application does not mean that your rebate application is approved.Rebate payments cannot exceed 50% of the project costs.Rebate payments cannot exceed the maximum per product. For most applicants, the cap is $5,000 for solar and $5,000 for a battery. Would you like to apply for a rebate? Yes, apply for a solar rebate. Yes, apply for a battery rebate. Yes, apply for solar and battery rebate. NoRebate payment methodRebates will be processed as a utility bill credit when your project is complete and approved for interconnection, and we confirm your eligibility upon review of final documentation. How would you like to receive your rebate? Maintain as a utility bill credit to be used towards future utility bills. Reimbursement of the utility bill credit via Cheque. Payee first and last name Mailing address City/town Province Postal code Terms and conditionsI have read and agree to the solar and battery rebate program terms and conditions. By submitting this Net Metering and rebate application, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the Net Metering service requirements (Rate Schedule 500 of the City of New Westminster Electrical Bylaw No.6502 and the Guidelines for Operating, Metering, and Protective Relaying for Net Metered Systems up to 50kW and below 750 Volts) and that you agree to comply with the requirements and design, install, operate and maintain the system in accordance with applicable governmental and BC Hydro/New Westminster Electric Utility standards and requirements.In order to be able to use the New Westminster Electric Utility online rebate application, you need to provide BC Hydro/New Westminster Electric Utility with some personal information (e.g. your name, contact information, and other information related to your request).BC Hydro/New Westminster Electric Utility collect your personal information for the purpose of fulfilling your Net Metering and rebate application request and to that end, BC Hydro/New Westminster Electric Utility will need to disclose your information to electrical contractors, municipal government staff, and Technical Safety BC. As a result, BC Hydro/New Westminster Electric Utility may also collect information from these authorities, where required, to fulfill your request and for the purposes of:Communicating with you regarding processing and managing of your application, the interconnection of your system, and the self-generation relationship;Providing you with news and information about the Net Metering program; andInviting you to participate in surveys, questionnaires or other engagement activities on the self-generation program.By clicking on the submit button you authorize the above described disclosure and collection. BC Hydro/New Westminster Electric Utility collect your personal information as permitted under section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.If you have questions about the collection of your personal information as described in this notice, please contact BC Hydro self-generation team self.generation@bchydro.com or the City of New Westminster’s privacy officer at privacy@newwestcity.ca . The City of New Westminster is committed to protecting your privacy. This information is collected by the City of New Westminster under Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of processing and administering your solar PV & storage rebate application. Should you have any questions about the collection of this personal information please contact the FOI and Privacy Coordinator, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, V3L 1H9, privacy@newwestcity.ca.
