GREATER VANCOUVER · COMMERCIAL SOLAR & STORAGE
Bill reduction exampleApplication illustration · not a completed client project
BESS INCENTIVE · BC HYDRO ESI
BC Hydro ESI: eligibility, funding limits and considerations before equipment procurement.
WHAT YOUR BUSINESS CAN GAIN
Add generation and storage capability. Explore eligible export credits, electricity cost management and backup for essential equipment.
PROPERTY POTENTIAL
Add solar generation and battery storage to your property for use in daily operations.
Energy capability and operational use are assessed for the site. Market valuation is a separate assessment.
View the assessment processELIGIBLE EXPORT BILL CREDITS
Eligible surplus under BC Hydro RS 2289 receives CA$0.10/kWh in monetary bill credits.
Grid approval and export limits apply. This is not fixed cash income.
ELECTRICITY COSTS
Use solar self-generation and battery storage to manage everyday electricity use and peak demand.
Estimate savings from actual bills, loads and the applicable rate plan.
BUSINESS CONTINUITY
Plan backup around essential equipment to help reduce disruption to your business.
Confirm selected equipment, transfer time and runtime against system design.
Benefits and backup capability need a project assessment. Property market value requires a separate valuation.
Policy checked October 14, 2026. Subject to current utility rules.
START WITH YOUR OPERATIONS
Explore similar energy needs, then discuss what may fit your site.
Industry pages show application illustrations. Each project needs its own assessment.
TURN A PERCENTAGE INTO ANNUAL DOLLARS
Drag the sliders to update annual amounts.
Scenario calculations, not project forecasts. Keep the two results separate.
Your figures stay here while you browse.
The lower assumption cannot exceed the upper assumption.
Current annual bill × your assumed reduction range.
Assumed eligible exports × CA$0.10/kWh.
Arithmetic examples, not guaranteed returns. Do not add the two results directly. Equipment, installation and operating costs are not deducted.
Defaults are arithmetic examples, not project forecasts. The two amounts are shown separately and are not added: a project assessment must avoid counting export credits twice. Amounts are rounded to Canadian dollars and exclude installation, financing, maintenance and taxes.
RS 2289: from July 1, 2026, eligible exports receive CA$0.10/kWh in bill credits covering Energy Charges only, subject to interconnection approval and export limits.BC Hydro rules
A CLEARER START
What will it cost? What could it save? What can run during an outage? Start with the questions that affect your decision.
Solar and battery storage can be assessed separately or together. Solar needs suitable space for generation; storage can also be considered without solar, subject to electricity use, equipment space and electrical requirements. Consider how long you expect to use the site. Tenants should clarify owner permission and who pays for electricity and receives the benefits.
A useful comparison includes installed cost, estimated bill savings, eligible export credits, maintenance and future replacement costs. Estimates should use your actual bills, load profile and rate plan. A proposal should show its assumptions and what is included in the quote.
Backup needs a system designed for it, with selected circuits and appropriate switching equipment. Confirm which equipment is supported, its starting power, transfer time and runtime. Solar panels alone usually do not keep a site powered during an outage.
BC Hydro: backup during outagesEligible surplus renewable generation exported under BC Hydro RS 2289 receives CA$0.10/kWh in monetary bill credits. Eligibility, export limits and grid approval apply. Credits offset Energy Charges; other bill charges still apply. This is not a fixed cash-income promise.
BC Hydro: self-generation and ratesIt adds generation or storage capability and can support the property's operational use. Any change in sale price, rent or valuation needs independent assessment. Treat energy savings and market appreciation as separate questions.
Discuss equipment locations, access and delivery routes, work areas and whether the electrical connection needs a planned shutdown. Agree any shutdown window and expected impact in advance, and coordinate work with your operating hours. The installation plan should reflect your site and the agreed project scope.
Confirm the written quote, equipment, permits and utility requirements, installation scope, acceptance checks, warranty and ongoing support. The schedule depends on site conditions, equipment availability and applicable approvals; it should be discussed for your project.
The industry pages show application scenarios and reference images. They are clearly labelled and are not presented as completed JC Smart Power projects. Ask about project status and what supporting information can be shared during your discussion.
Share your location, property type and goal: electricity costs, solar use or backup for specific equipment.
Agree the assessment scope, then review electricity use, site conditions, system options and estimated costs and benefits.
Clarify the quote, approvals, installation, acceptance, warranty and support before arranging implementation.
EXPLORE WHEN YOU NEED TO
Solar self-use, eligible export credits, energy management and outage backup. Open a general illustration of these uses.
SOLAR + BATTERY STORAGE
Solar can supply site loads and charge a compatible battery for later use. Roof suitability and system design determine what is possible.
Conceptual illustration, not live project data. Flows and operating modes depend on system design.
Eligible surplus generation
CA$0.10 / kWhMonetary bill credits · BC Hydro RS 2289
A CLEAR PROJECT SCOPE
Assess the fit first, then confirm the quote, approvals, installation and ongoing support.
About JC Smart PowerBattery energy storage systems (BESS) sized for your operations. Manage peak demand and add backup for selected equipment. Potential savings depend on your electricity use and rate plan.
Battery systems can power selected home circuits during an outage. Backup duration depends on battery capacity and connected loads. Solar charging and time-of-day options depend on your system and rate plan.
An energy management system (EMS) coordinates battery charging and electricity use. Suitable equipment may support utility programs that shift or reduce electricity use at requested times. Participation depends on eligibility and equipment requirements.
Coordinate storage, generation and controls for your site. Operating independently from the main grid requires suitable equipment, protection, system design and approvals.
Guidance on connection requirements and preparing application documents. BC Hydro reviews applications and determines approval. The process and timing depend on your project.
Explore relevant rebates and incentives, and prepare application materials. Eligibility and approval depend on the program rules. Review any tax-credit eligibility with your tax advisor.
We review your electricity use and site requirements and coordinate detailed design with qualified professionals as needed. Required permits and approvals depend on the project.
Monitoring, maintenance and firmware updates depend on the equipment and service agreement. Agree on alert handling, response times and support arrangements before the service begins.