No. There is no commanding reason why taxpayers money need be used to incentivize solar PV. However, with Vancouver commiting to reaching 100% renewable energy, we must further incentive the proliferation and supporting structures for solar in BC.
Net metering is an accounting method to accurately track electricity sent back to the grid. It allows utility customers who generate electricity on-site, usually from a solar PV rooftop system, to run their meter backward by sending the excess electricity generated back to the grid, or utility company. In turn, the utility company must pay [...]
Yes. BC Hydro's net metering program has been described as the best in Canada, both for its technical accuracy and for its simplicity. Fortis BC also offers net metering. Your solar installer will tell you what you need to know.
To participate in BC Hydro's Net Metering program, your PV System must comply with the following key requirements: Have a nameplate capacity of up to 100 kW; Be owned by and located on the premises of a residential or commercial customer; Comply with the technical requirements contained in the Net Metering Interconnection Requirements.
Incoming useable sunlight varies by time of day, time of year and location on the earth. British Columbia has a moderate average annual solar resource, with nearly three times the energy available in July and August compared to December and January. Over the year, a one-kW PV system located in Vancouver will generate approximately 1,000 [...]
You can estimate how much a solar electric system may cost if you determine your current energy needs and costs and compare against your future anticipated use. Once you have a sense of how much energy you use, you can evaluate the cost of purchasing and installing a solar technology.
Each of the major banks will provide ‘green’ financing options through small business loans; both secured and unsecured. For further clarification contact your financial service provider.