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Rebates for Solar Panels & Battery Storage
Save up to $10,000 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 $5,000 for battery storage systems to qualifying residential customers. You can install solar panels or a battery, or both to maximize the value of your project and your rebate.
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.
| Product | Rebate Available |
|---|---|
| Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels |
Up to $5,000
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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.
| Product | Rebate Available |
|---|---|
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Battery energy storage systems Minimum storage size: 5 kilowatt-hours (kWh) |
Up to $5,000
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How to apply
- 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.
- 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.
- Before you install, work with your contractor to apply for the Solar PV & Battery Storage program.
- Once your application is pre-approved, you may purchase your equipment and have your licensed contractor install the system.
- 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 60 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.
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