Electrical Utility

The New Westminster City Council approved the Net Metering Rate 500 on June 13, 2016, allowing residential and commercial customers enrolled in the Net Metering Program to be credited for electricity they produce.

The Electric Utility has defined net metering as the metering and billing practice that allows for the flow of electricity both to and from a customer through a bidirectional meter (net –meter). Residential and Commercial customers can offset part or all of their own electrical requirements up to 50kW through generating their own clean energy and selling it back to the Electric Utility.

Based on our experience to date, small electricity generators are usually solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, run of river or wind.  New West Electric will credit customers for net energy they produce at their existing retail rate.

If you need more information, please contact:

Mail:
New Westminster Electric Utility Net Metering 
905 First Street
New Westminster BC  V3L 2J1

Phone:
604-527-4528

For your information

• New Westminster Net Metering Service Rate 500 (PDF)
• Solar PV & Storage Rebate Application
• Net Metering Interconnect Guidelines (PDF)
• Net Metering Interconnection Agreement (PDF)
• Net Metering Process Guide (PDF)

Commission Members

Lino Siracusa, Chair
Sally Bhullar-Gill, Commissioner
Maya Chorobik, Commissioner
Elizabeth Fletcher, Commissioner

Staff & Council

Dave Bains, Director of Energy and Climate Action
Donnie Rosa, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Mayor Patrick Johnstone, Commissioner
Councillor Paul Minhas, Commissioner
 
The purpose of the commission is to provide accountable, effective stewardship and strategic direction tailored to the unique needs of an electric utility operating in a municipal environment consistent with the enterprise’s mandate and objectives. Its purpose is to ensure that the enterprise is managed in a manner that is sensitive to both the revenue generating, service provision needs and other policies of the City on one hand, and the operational and regulatory requirements of the industry on the other. In particular, it is to provide oversight and direction that is industry-knowledgeable to ensure the utility is appropriately strategically positioned, both in the current industry and in regard to expected developments.

Utility Commission Minutes

Electric Utility Strategic Plan

Engineering consultants, contractors and home owners are encouraged to check the location of electrical utility components so details may be included on their drawings. Plans may be submitted by mail to:

905 First Street
New Westminster, BC
V3L 2J1

Or call: Phone: 604-527-4528.

Contractors must adhere to WorkSafe BC Health and Safety Regulations when working in close proximity to electrical lines. Electrical Design and Engineering should be contacted before any work is done to ensure appropriate safety measures are taken. For further information, please call 604-527-4528.

Click here to view an interactive map showing the City of New Westminster's electrical network.