Residential — Rate 1101 Two-Tier · Updated October 2026

BC Hydro Rates (2026)

Current BC Hydro residential electricity rates — 13.2¢/kWh blended average, typical monthly bill $125 on 900 kWh of consumption. This page covers the full rate structure, delivery charges, net metering treatment, and the math on how a solar system would change your bill under this specific rate class.

Current rate card

Tier	Threshold	Rate (¢/kWh)
Step 1	675 kWh/month	10.570¢
Step 2	No cap	15.780¢

Fixed customer charge

$7.50/month

Delivery charges

Bundled into energy rate

Blended all-in avg

13.2¢/kWh

Note on timing: BC Hydro files rate changes with the BCUC; most recent decision raised Step 2 by 2.3% in April 2026.

What BC Hydro customers should know

check_circleStep 1 bi-monthly threshold is 1,350 kWh. Household exceeding this pays 50% more on marginal consumption.
check_circleSolar reduces Step 2 consumption first — highest marginal savings.
check_circleBC Hydro business + farm customers eligible for up to $10,000 solar rebate + $10,000 battery adder.
check_circleNet metering credits apply at the 9.99¢/kWh exported rate, not retail.

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How solar changes the math on a BC Hydro bill

At 13.2¢/kWh blended, every kWh you self-generate with solar avoids that cost. A right-sized system for a 900-kWh/month BC Hydro customer saves roughly $1,400–$1,800/year. Payback lands at 10–13 years, depending on your specific roof and whether you take available provincial rebates.

Net metering treatment: 9.99¢/kWh export credit. Credits typically roll over 12 months and expire — size your system to annual consumption to avoid lost credits.

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BC Hydro rate FAQs

What is the current BC Hydro residential electricity rate?

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BC Hydro uses a tiered rate structure: Step 1 at 10.570¢/kWh, Step 2 at 15.780¢/kWh. Plus a $7.50/month fixed customer charge. Blended all-in average is 13.2¢/kWh.

What's a typical monthly BC Hydro bill?

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A typical BC Hydro residential customer uses 900 kWh/month and pays roughly $125/month all-in (energy + delivery + fixed charge). Your actual bill varies with heating fuel (electric vs gas), home size, and household size.

How much can solar reduce my BC Hydro bill?

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A well-sized solar system for a typical BC Hydro customer saves $1,400–$1,800/year, with payback at 10–13 years. Net metering credits exported kWh at 9.99¢/kWh.

Does BC Hydro offer Time-of-Use (TOU) rates?

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BC Hydro uses a tiered rate structure rather than TOU. Rates step up at a monthly consumption threshold rather than by time of day. TOU arbitrage opportunities are limited; solar economics are driven by overall offset, not shifting.

Compare with other utilities

Also from other provinces

Toronto Hydro

13.2¢/kWh

Ontario · TOU · Typical bill $180/mo · Solar payback 9–12 years

Hydro One Networks

15.8¢/kWh

Ontario · TOU · Typical bill $240/mo · Solar payback 8–11 years

Alectra Utilities

12.6¢/kWh

Ontario · TOU · Typical bill $190/mo · Solar payback 9–12 years

ENMAX Energy

17.8¢/kWh

Alberta · FLAT · Typical bill $150/mo · Solar payback 6–9 years