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RS 1289 vs RS 2289 Compared

Two BC Hydro rate schedules govern a home that generates its own electricity. One closed to new customers on 1 July 2026 and the other opened the same day, so nobody gets to choose between them: this is a comparison…

BC Hydro Rate Schedule 2289 Explained

On 1 July 2026 BC Hydro stopped accepting new customers onto net metering and opened a new rate in its place. If you already have solar, almost nothing about your bill changed. If you are about to install it, one…

Is Net Metering Going Away in BC? No

No. BC Hydro’s net metering program closed to new applicants on 1 July 2026. It was not cancelled. Rate Schedule 1289 still runs for everyone already on it, for ten years from their own service start date. What replaced it,…

Home Battery Backup for BC Winters

Atmospheric rivers and windstorms take out power across the North Shore, the Fraser Valley, and Sea‑to‑Sky every year. Here’s how a solar battery keeps your home running — and how it stacks up against a gas generator. First, a surprise:…

Is Solar Worth It in BC in 2026?

Short answer: yes for many BC homes and businesses — but the reason changed in 2026. It’s no longer about selling power back to the grid. It’s about owning your power, storing it, and staying online when the coast gets…

Does Solar Work in Rainy Vancouver?

It’s the first thing everyone asks — and we named the company around the honest answer. Yes, solar works here. It just has to be designed for the coast, not for Arizona. Panels run on daylight, not heat A common…