BC Hydro Power Smart 2.0

Solar, battery, and heat pump rebates for every BC city.

Up to $10,000 in rebates for solar + battery, plus heat pump incentives. Find your city below and browse vetted local installers.

Across BC, CleanBC and your utility together can cover up to $10,000 for solar + battery, up to $13,000 for a heat pump (income-qualified), plus insulation, water heater, EV charger, and thermostat incentives — the same province-wide stack in every one of the 18 BC cities we cover, with a handful of cities (like Vancouver) adding their own local top-up on top.

Power Smart 2.0 at a glance

What BC Hydro covers.

Up to $5,000

Solar panel rebate ($1,000/kW, capped at 50% of cost)

Source: BC Hydro self-generation rebate

Up to $5,000

Battery storage rebate (requires Peak Saver enrollment)

Source: BC Hydro / Peak Saver

~$3,000

Peak Saver rewards over 10 years (enrollment + seasonal incentive)

Source: BC Hydro / Peak Saver

Up to $4,000

Heat pump rebate (whole-home, 80%+ coverage); up to $1,500 for partial coverage (50–79%)

Source: BC Hydro

This is the province-wide backbone: CleanBC and BC Hydro run the same programs whatever BC city you're in. On top of it, income-qualified households can reach up to $13,000 for a heat pump through CleanBC, FortisBC gas customers have their own separate rebate track, and a few cities — Vancouver among them — add a local cash top-up. Each city page below has the full, city-specific breakdown.

18 cities served

Where HomePowerRebate operates in BC.

Click any city to see your estimated savings and browse vetted local installers, with the exact provincial, utility, and (where they exist) city-specific rebate amounts.

Abbotsford

~$20,000

Fraser Valley

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Burnaby

~$18,500

Metro Vancouver

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Chilliwack

~$20,000

Fraser Valley East

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Coquitlam

~$18,500

Tri-Cities, Metro Vancouver

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Fort St. John

$13,000+

Northeast BC

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Kamloops

~$22,000

Thompson Region

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Kelowna

~$20,000

Central Okanagan

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Langley

~$18,500

Metro Vancouver

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Maple Ridge

~$19,000

Metro Vancouver

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Nanaimo

~$19,500

Central Vancouver Island

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Penticton

~$22,500

South Okanagan

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Prince George

~$20,500

Northern BC

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Richmond

~$18,500

Metro Vancouver

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Squamish

~$19,000

Sea-to-Sky

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Surrey

~$18,500

Metro Vancouver South

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Vancouver

~$18,500

Metro Vancouver — City top-up available

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Vernon

$13,000+

North Okanagan

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Victoria

~$19,000

Vancouver Island South

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Fraser Valley homeowner? See our regional Fraser Valley hub covering Abbotsford and Chilliwack together.

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Common questions

What you should know about Power Smart 2.0.

What is the BC Hydro Power Smart 2.0 rebate?

Power Smart 2.0 is BC Hydro's $1.1 billion program offering up to $10,000 for solar + battery systems, plus $4,000 for heat pumps, with additional incentives for insulation, windows, and energy-efficient upgrades. It's available to BC Hydro residential customers.

How much does a solar + battery system cost in BC?

A typical residential solar + battery system costs $25,000 to $40,000 depending on size and location. With the BC Hydro rebate (up to $10,000), Peak Saver rewards (~$3,000 over 10 years), and lower power bills ($5,000 to $9,000 over a decade), your net cost is dramatically reduced. Payback periods range from 6 to 12 years depending on the city and home size.

Which BC cities are covered by HomePowerRebate?

We currently serve 18 BC cities: Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Fort St. John, Kamloops, Kelowna, Langley, Maple Ridge, Nanaimo, Penticton, Prince George, Richmond, Squamish, Surrey, Vancouver, Vernon, and Victoria. Expanding to more BC cities through 2026.

Is FortisBC eligible for the Power Smart 2.0 rebate?

No. The Power Smart 2.0 rebate is only for BC Hydro customers. FortisBC has its own rebate programs. Check with your utility directly.

Can I use a Tesla Powerwall with the BC Hydro rebate?

No. Tesla products are not on BC Hydro's approved battery list. Installing a Powerwall means zero rebate — a $5,000+ mistake. We recommend approved alternatives like Eguana Evolve, Enphase IQ, LG Home, SolarEdge Home, Panasonic EverVolt, and Generac PWRcell.

What about heat pump rebates?

BC Hydro offers up to $4,000 for whole-home heat pumps (80%+ of conditioned space) and up to $1,500 for partial heat pumps (50–79% coverage). Income-qualified households can reach up to $13,000 through CleanBC. Browse vetted local heat pump installers (4+ stars, 10+ reviews minimum) as part of the Power Smart 2.0 program.

Is this really free for homeowners?

Yes. You don't pay HomePowerRebate anything. We earn a small referral fee from the installer only when you book a job.

Can I get multiple quotes?

By design, you see every vetted installer in your city, not just one. Browse ratings, reviews, and specialties, then pick who you trust. We don't auction your info out to the highest bidder.

What if I'm not in one of these 18 cities?

We're expanding through 2026. Join the waitlist on the homepage and we'll email you when we come to your area.

How long does installation take?

Typically 4 to 8 weeks from signing the contract, including BC Hydro pre-approval, equipment delivery, installation (1–3 days), and final inspection. Rebate cheques arrive 30–45 business days after the system is connected.

Is my contractor's rebate quote a scam?

It can be, if the promised rebate is doing most of the work to make an inflated price look reasonable. Check the real rebate cap before you sign →

From the blog

Before you sign anything, read this.

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The Tesla Powerwall mistake

Why the most recognizable battery brand gets zero BC Hydro rebate.

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Why quotes vary by $8,000

What actually drives price differences between installer quotes.

Read the breakdown →

Red flags to watch for

What to check before you sign a contract with any installer.

Read the checklist →

How BC ranks vs. every other province

We compared all 7 major Canadian rebate programs. BC came out on top — here's why.

See the ranking →

Cities ranked by total rebate stack

Which of our 18 BC cities stack the most rebate dollars, and why.

See the ranking →

Free heat pump if you qualify?

How income-qualified households can get a heat pump installed at no cost.

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Choosing an approved battery

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