ProvincialBritish ColumbiaBoth
BC Hydro Self-Generation Rate (RS 2289)
Administered by BC Hydro. Customers with on-site generation up to 100kW per phase.
ActiveRS 1289 net metering closed to new customers; RS 2289 effective Jul 1 2026.
Max amount
Excess generation purchased at 10¢/kWh per billing cycle (no annual banking). Replaces net metering RS 1289.
Who qualifies
Both
Customers with on-site generation up to 100kW per phase.
Notes
Important change — old net metering terminology is now outdated for BC content.
SolarQuotes.ca aggregates public program information — we do not administer this incentive. Verify details on the official program site before applying. Last database review: 2026-08-01.
Other solar incentives in British Columbia
Provincial · Commercial
BC Hydro Solar PV and Battery Rebate — Commercial Buildings
Max: $1,000/kW DC, max lesser of $10,000 or 50% of eligible costs. Battery $500/kWh, max $10,000. System cap 100kW (BC Hydro) / 50kW (New Westminster).
Provincial · Farm
BC Hydro Solar PV and Battery Rebate — Farm/Residential
Max: $1,000/kW DC, max lesser of $5,000 or 50% of eligible costs.
Provincial · Both
BC Hydro Solar PV and Battery Rebate — Enhanced Categories
Max: Indigenous Governing Body: $3,000/kW, max $75,000 (75% cap). Social housing: $2,000/kW, max $50,000. Remote microgrid: $2,000/kW, max $20,000 (res.)/$50,000 (business).
Provincial · Commercial
BC Hydro Custom Load-Displacement Incentives (Large Commercial/Industrial)
Max: Custom, project-specific. 30% incentive bonus for submissions received by Feb 11 2027.
Provincial · Both
BC PST Exemption — Solar PV Equipment
Max: 100% PST exemption on solar PV panels, wiring, controllers, DC-to-AC inverters (part of a system incl. panels). Batteries NOT exempt.
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