Rebates for Solar Panels & Battery Storage

Save up to $6,500 on eligible solar panels and battery storage

The City of New Westminster in collaboration with BC Hydro is offering rebates up to $5,000 on eligible grid-connected solar panels and up to an additional $1,500 for battery storage systems installed in conjunction with a solar panel system (effective April 1, 2026), for qualifying residential customers. Homeowners can install a solar panel system on its own or pair it with battery storage to maximize the value of their project and rebate. To be eligible for the battery storage rebate, the battery system must be connected to a solar panel system. Battery-only systems are no longer eligible for rebates.. 

The Solar PV and Battery Storage program is one of the ways the City will progress towards meeting its targets outlined in the Seven Bold Steps for Climate Action. This rebate program supports increased access to Carbon Free Energy (Bold Step 5), Carbon Free Homes and Buildings (Bold Step 3) and Pollution Free Vehicles (Bold Step 4).  Additionally, we’re also helping meet the province's growing need for renewable electricity and providing you with more options for managing your energy use.

Solar Panel Rebates

Harness the power of the sun to generate your own renewable energy. Solar generation is a sustainable choice if you're looking to gain energy independence and lower your electricity bills.

Battery Storage Rebates

Battery storage allows you to store your excess renewable energy to power your home on cloudy days, overnight, or in the event of a power outage. A battery can be installed with a new solar panel system, added to an existing solar panel system, or installed without any solar generation.

How to apply

1. Before you purchase or install your system, review the eligibility criteria, terms and conditions below, and requirements to connect your system to our electrical grid through the Electrical Net Metering Program.
2. Find a licensed contractor to design and install your solar and/or battery storage system.  The Canadian Renewable Energy Association and the BC Sustainable Energy Association provide helpful public directories. We recommend getting at least three quotes and comparing your quote to B.C. cost averages.
3. Before you install, work with your contractor to apply for the Solar PV & Battery Storage program.
4. Once your application is pre-approved, you may purchase your equipment and have your licensed contractor install the system.
5. After you have submitted your final inspection documents and have received approval from New West Electrical Utility to interconnect your system, your rebate application will be processed and paid within 80 business days.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for rebates, your system needs to be reviewed and approved to connect to our grid through our Electrical Net Metering Program.

Eligible customers and properties:

• The property must have a New West Electrical Utility residential account.
• You must own the home.
• The property must be a grid-connected residential home.
• The property must be located in New West Electrical Utility service territory.
• Eligible property types include:
  • Single-family detached dwellings
  • Duplex, triplex, row home or townhomes
  • Mobile homes that are fixed to a permanent foundation that are structurally complete with installed and connected plumbing, heating, electrical, water and sewer services, and with towing apparatus and axle removed.

For complete eligibility and program details, see City of New Westminster and BC Hydro’s solar and battery rebate terms and conditions.

Review additional criteria for your property, installation, products, and program resources at BC Hydro’s website.

Program questions?

For solar and battery storage rebate questions, please email  or call 604-515-3818.