FUNDING

RESIDENTIAL REBATES

BC Hydro

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. For a maximum of $10,000 of rebates

Learn more here: Rebates for solar panels and battery storage (bchydro.com)

Canada Greener Homes Loan

Apply for the Canada Homes loan for up to $40,000 in interest-free financing to help make your Canadian home more energy efficient and comfortable.

Learn more here: Canada Greener Homes Loan.

REBATES FOR COMMUNITIES

BC Hydro – Indigenous Communities

Indigenous customers living on-reserve and Indigenous governing bodies that are connected to the grid can apply for up to $75,000 on grid-connected solar panels and up to an additional $75,000 for battery storage systems from BC Hydro. This is only available while funding lasts.

Learn more here: Solar panel and battery storage rebates for Indigenous communities (bchydro.com) 

BC Hydro - Microgrid Communities

BC Hydro customers living in remote communities that are connected to a BC Hydro microgrid can apply for up to $75,000 on grid-connected solar panels and up to an additional $75,000 for battery storage systems. This is only available while funding lasts.

Learn more here: Solar panel and battery storage rebates for remote microgrid communities (bchydro.com) 

BC Hydro - Social Housing

BC Hydro is offering rebates up to $25,000 on eligible grid-connected solar panels and up to an additional $25,000 for battery storage systems. For a maximum of $50,000 of rebate

Learn more here: Solar panel and battery storage rebates for social housing

TAX INCENTIVES FOR BUSINESSES

BC Hydro - Businesses

BC Hydro is offering rebates up to $25,000 on eligible grid-connected solar panels and up to an additional $25,000 for battery storage systems. For a maximum of $50,000 of rebates

Learn more here: Solar panel and battery storage rebates for business

Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) and Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (CTITC)

The accelerated capital cost allowance allows for up to 50% write-off in the first year for eligible clean energy equipment, along with a refundable Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit of up to 30%. Additionally, Canadian Renewable and Conservation Expenses (CRCE) can be fully deducted in the year incurred.

Learn more here: Tax Incentives for Clean Energy Technologies described in Class 43.1 and 43.2 (canada.ca)