Solar panel rebates in British Columbia
In British Columbia, the BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebates program pays for solar panels: up to $5,000 for rooftop solar PV.
5 current programs cover solar panels in British Columbia, from the federal government, BC Hydro and 3 city and regional programs. Keep the invoice with the model numbers; you’ll need them to apply. Checked October 19, 2026.
Solar panels · British Columbia
As of October 19, 2026
| Program | Up to |
|---|---|
| Utility | |
| BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebates (Residential)Rooftop solar PV | $5,000 |
| Open today, up toProgram maximums if you qualify for each. Loans and city-only programs aren’t added. | $5,000 |
Also available in some cities
Not added to the total
Financing
Repayable, never added to the total
5 current programs for solar panels
Solar panel rebates in every province- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenFederalCanada-wide
Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program
Federally funded, no-cost home energy upgrades for low- and median-income homeowners and tenants. You apply through your province's or utility's partner program, not through Ottawa.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtilityBritish Columbia
BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebates (Residential)
Rebates of up to $5,000 for rooftop solar and up to $5,000 for a home battery enrolled in BC Hydro's Peak Saver program.
$10,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalNelson
Nelson Hydro On-Bill Financing (EcoSave Energy Retrofit Loan)
City of Nelson homeowners can borrow up to $16,000 for energy efficiency upgrades and repay it on their Nelson Hydro electric bill. The July 2026 terms show a 3.5% fixed rate over 2, 5 or 10 years.
$16,000
max loan
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalRegional District of Central Kootenay, Nelson, Castlegar, Creston, Kaslo, Nakusp, New Denver, Salmo, Silverton, Slocan
HomeSave Central Kootenays Retrofit Rebate and Loan Access
Homes anywhere in the Regional District of Central Kootenay can earn a $2,500 or $5,000 rebate for upgrades that cut energy use by at least 20% or 50%, plus free advice, subsidized EnerGuide evaluations and access to a credit union retrofit loan.
$5,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 19, 2026Closing soonMunicipalNanaimo
Nanaimo Home Energy Retrofit Financing Program
Nanaimo homeowners can borrow up to $15,000 interest-free for heat pumps, insulation, windows and doors, solar and batteries, repaid over 10 years on the property tax bill. The current intake runs September 14 to October 31, 2026.
$15,000
max 0% loan
Interest-free loan
Closed programs for solar panels2 programs no longer taking applications, with what replaced them
- Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedFederalCanada-wide
Canada Greener Homes Loan
An interest-free loan of $5,000 to $40,000 for energy retrofits that closed to new applicants on October 1, 2025. Homeowners already approved can still finish their projects.
$40,000
max 0% loan
Interest-free loan - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedFederalCanada-wide
Canada Greener Homes Grant
The federal grant of up to $5,000 for home retrofits (plus up to $600 for EnerGuide evaluations) is fully closed. New applications stopped in February 2024 and the final payment deadline passed on December 31, 2025.
$5,600
max grant
Grant
If you were counting on a program that closed: what replaced Canada Greener Homes Loan and what replaced CGHG.
Solar rebates in British Columbia
The first tip comes from the program’s own steps. Each program’s rules come first.
- How BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebates program works in B.C.
- Get quotes from HPCN-member solar and battery installers. Submit a self-generation application through MyHydro and wait for technical acceptance before buying equipment.
- Read the metering rules
- Some rebates exclude net metering or require load-displacement systems. Check this before you sign, because it changes how the system is designed.
- Check the roof first
- If your roof needs replacing within ten years, do it before the panels go on.
Other upgrades in British Columbia
- Heat pumps19 current programsopen today, up to$5,000
- Insulation8 current programsopen today, up to$6,700
- Windows & doors6 current programsopen today, up to$2,000
- Air sealing6 current programs
- Water heaters8 current programsopen today, up to$1,000
- Energy audits8 current programs
- Home batteries3 current programsopen today, up to$5,000
- EV chargers3 current programsopen today, up to$350
- Furnaces & boilers1 current program
- Appliances2 current programs
- Loans & financing6 current programs
- Free upgrades6 current programs
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