Discover Solar Grants, Incentives, and Rebates
A range of solar grants, incentives, and rebates are periodically available throughout BC and Canada. They range in value, are often first-come first-serve and are capped at either a number of applicants or a dollar amount.
Residential incentives
BC Hydro Solar Panel & Energy Storage Rebate (July 2024 – current)
For the first time, BC Hydro will provide rebates for installing rooftop solar and battery-storage systems, making it easier for people and businesses to generate their own electricity, reduce their energy bills and deliver clean energy back to the electricity grid.
BC residents can apply for a rebate of up to $5,000 towards a solar panel installation and up to $1,500 towards an energy storage system. Read more about BC Hydro’s solar panels and battery storage rebate program, and contact our team today to discuss your solar project.
PST Exemption for Renewable Energy Products (2013 – current)
With the dissolution of the HST in 2013, renewable energy products were granted PST exemption.
Commercial and Industrial
BC Hydro Energy Storage Incentive (ESI)
BC Hydro is offering commercial customers who average more than 25kW in consumption a funding incentive covering at least 80% of project costs for battery energy storage system installations.
Among the most impactful energy incentives currently available to BC businesses, the ESI program can also be combined with federal programs such as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) to maximize overall savings. View full program details. To learn if your business would be a good fit, contact info@hakaienergysolutions.com.
Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit and Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (March 2023 – current)
The 2023 Federal Budget has allocated over $70 billion in funding for clean energy projects over the next five years, including two new tax credits to support adoption of renewable energy technologies.
The Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit offers a 30% refundable tax credit for taxable entities on investments in solar PV and energy storage technologies, while the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit provides a refundable 15% tax credit on renewable energy investments by Indigenous communities, municipally-owned utilities, and Crown corporations.
These tax credits will help businesses and communities make the switch to clean energy while reducing electricity costs and reducing carbon emissions from energy generation.
Read Federal Clean Energy Update.
BC Hydro Solar & Battery Rebates for Business
BC Hydro offers rebates of up to $20,000 for eligible businesses installing solar panels and battery storage systems. BC Hydro offers businesses $1,000/kW on solar panels (up to $10,000) and $500/kWh on paired battery storage (up to $10,000) View full program details
CleanBC Better Buildings Program:
Better Buildings provides funding and capital incentives to encourage energy efficient design, construction and renovation of commercial buildings. Explore Better Buildings program
CleanBC Go Electric rebates for homes and workplaces (October 2023 – current)
The EV charger rebate program for homes, workplaces, and multi-unit residential buildings has successfully supported British Columbians in making clean transportation choices.
Funded by the Government of B.C.’s Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, and at times with financial support from the Government of Canada, BC Hydro administers the CleanBC Go Electric Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Rebate Program for Homes and Workplaces. The program provides rebates for the purchase and installation of EV chargers and infrastructure to get homes and workplaces across B.C. ready for EVs.
The Province of B.C. has approved $6.59M in fiscal year 23/24 funding to fully re-open the CleanBC Go Electric EV Charger Rebate Program for Homes and Workplaces. Starting October 31, 2023, all program offers will begin accepting applications again. Funding is limited and will be allocated until it’s exhausted. Funding is distributed on a first-come first-served basis.
Check BC Hydro EV Rebates.
Reduced Electrical Permit Fees ( January 2019 – current)
Prior to January 1, 2019, electrical permitting fees for renewable energy systems were typically in the range of $700 to $1400, depending on system size. After consultation with the industry, Technical Safety BC reduced permit fees for all residential and commercial renewable energy systems.
See Technical Safety Fee Details.
Lowered Permit Fees ( January 2019 – current)
Prior to January 1, 2019, electrical permitting fees for renewable energy systems were typically in the range of $700 to $1400, depending on system size. After consultation with the industry, Technical Safety BC reduced permit fees for all residential and commercial renewable energy systems.
See Technical Safety Fee Details.
This page is updated on a regular basis with new renewable energy initiatives for BC residents. If you don’t see what you are looking for, please check back or get in touch with our team.