Guides
Eight guides for BC homeowners who are holding a solar quote, or expecting one. Each answers one question and links its sources.
Last checked November 12, 2026. For the basics, see how solar works and BC rebates and incentives.
Is solar worth it in BC in 2026?
Payback under the 2026 BC Hydro rate, worked through for an electric-heat home and a gas-heat home.
What does BC Hydro pay for solar power now?
The self-generation rate (Rate Schedule 2289) explained: 10 cents per kWh for surplus, with a worked year.
BC Hydro solar rebate 2026: how much, who qualifies and the order to do things in
Who qualifies for how much, and the order to do things in so you keep it.
BC's door-to-door solar sales ban: what it means if someone knocked on your door
What the August 1, 2026 ban covers and what to do if you signed at the door.
How to read a solar quote in BC: the numbers to check before you sign
The six numbers to check before you sign, worked through on an invented quote.
How much do solar panels cost in BC in 2026?
Price per watt and cost by system size, before and after the BC Hydro rebate.
Is a solar battery worth it in BC under the 10 cent rate?
What a home battery changes on a BC Hydro bill, what it leaves alone, and how the battery rebate and Peak Saver work.
What questions should you ask a solar installer in BC?
Eight questions to put to an installer in writing, with what a sound answer looks like.
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Solar Second Look is a document review. We check a quote against published prices and program rules. This guide is general information and does not replace legal, financial or engineering advice. For questions about a contract, contact Consumer Protection BC.