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Solar PV & Storage Rebate Application

Planning 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

Are you the registered owner of the property (or an authorized representative)?
Where will your project be installed?
Please provide your electric utility account details:
What's your project type?
Are you replacing any component(s) of an existing system?

Building and property information

What is your site voltage?
Primary space heating type

Contractor information

Generating system information

Generator energy source?
Generator type

Energy storage system information

Provide the number of batteries, make (if known), type (lead-acid or lithium), kW peak (power rating), and maximum amps.
Do you intend to send power back to the grid?

Inverter details

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-1 and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) C22.2 No. 107.1, Clause 14?

Is the inverter, and the energy storage system (if applicable), certified to comply with all requirements set out in 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.
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
Battery storage and hybrid/micro-grid documentation
Site plan
Please note: Maximum file size is 96 MB; Max. total file size is 96 MB

Rebates

Rebates 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?
Rebate payment method
Rebates 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?
Eligibility requirements are not met.
Please visit the New Westminster Solar PV & Battery Storage Rebate page for full eligibility details.

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; and
  • Inviting 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.