BRITISH COLUMBIA

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Canadians have taken action

Goal: 5,000 by September 1

The Energy Minister and BC Hydro can authorise certified plug-in solar through interconnection rule updates. Every signature is delivered with the email it generated.

0% of the way there

The Balcony Solar Saver

When British Columbia unlocks this, here's what it pays back.

An 800W south-facing balcony solar system in Vancouver, against the local residential rate. Real numbers from the same model that powers our methodology.

$30
Saved per year
17 yr 8 mo
Pays back in
564 kWh
Generated per year
Calculate yours →How we compute this

What's blocking it

What's blocking it in British Columbia

Here's the regulatory picture, what's settled, what's friction, what's actively blocking.

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Issues identified
4
Actively blocking
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Add friction
See the regulations →Or jump to the playbook

How to fix it

How to unlock it in British Columbia

Here are the regulatory levers that move the campaign forward.

3
Pathways available
1
Need legislation
3
With precedent
See the full playbook →How we identified these

What's next

Help build the British Columbia campaign

BC Hydro requires a full interconnection application even for a single panel — but BC's environmental policy culture and 34% renter population make it ready for change. We're looking for a campaign lead to anchor the BC coalition — climate orgs, tenant advocates, solar installers, condo board allies. Be the first to put your name to it.
Become a supporterEmail your repRead the British Columbia blog →

Talk to your condo board

BC Hydro's Net Metering Program requires the same engineering review for a single 400W panel as it does for a 10kW rooftop system. Most condo and rental bylaws were written before plug-in solar existed. Start the conversation with your board — and with your MLA — about treating certified plug-in systems differently from rooftop installs.

Three ways to unlock British Columbia

Email your rep · read the regulations · learn the pathway.
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