BC Hydro’s 30% Bonus Incentive is Here: Save Big on Lighting and Solar Upgrades

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Business Energy Saving Incentives (BESI) – Now with a 30% Bonus

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your business’s lighting, HVAC, or even going solar, now is the perfect time to act.

BC Hydro has just launched a 30% bonus incentive for commercial energy-saving projects—plus new rebates for solar panels and battery storage that can save you up to $50,000.

BC Hydro has introduced a limited-time 30% bonus on top of their existing Business Energy Saving Incentives (BESI) and Self-Serve Incentive Program (SIP) rebates.

✅ What’s Included:

  • LED lighting upgrades (indoor and outdoor)
  • HVAC upgrades
  • Refrigeration efficiency improvements

📅 Important Dates:

  • Application Window: June 3, 2025 – February 12, 2026
  • Completion Deadline: March 14, 2027

These incentives are ideal for:

  • Small to medium businesses
  • Commercial buildings
  • Warehouses, retail, and office spaces
  • Multi-unit residential buildings
💬 Pro Tip: If you’ve already applied but haven’t purchased the products yet, you can request to reopen your application to re-qualify for the bonus.

☀️ Go Green with Solar & Battery Rebates – Up to $50,000!

In addition to lighting incentives, BC Hydro is also encouraging clean energy adoption through generous solar and battery system rebates.

🔋 Rebate Breakdown:

  • Solar Panels: Up to $10,000
    ($1,000 per kW, capped at 50% of product cost)
  • Battery Storage: Up to $10,000
    ($500 per kWh, also capped at 50% of cost)
  • Total Available: Up to $50,000 per eligible business

These rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so if your building or business is thinking about renewable energy, now is the time to move.

👷 How Wicks Electric Can Help

We’ve been helping Vancouver businesses and building owners upgrade to smarter, more sustainable electrical systems for over a decade. Here’s how we can support you:

  • Free Energy Audits
  • Customized ROI Proposals
  • Incentive Application Support
  • Professional Installations for Lighting, HVAC, Solar & Batteries

We’ll handle everything—from helping you qualify for BC Hydro incentives to making sure your upgrades are done quickly, efficiently, and to code.

📞 Ready to Start Saving?

Don’t leave thousands of dollars in rebates on the table. Whether you’re upgrading warehouse lighting or adding solar to a commercial roof, Wicks Electric is here to help make your energy goals a reality.

📍 Based in Vancouver, BC, we serve all surrounding areas.

📲 Contact Us Today:

Let’s make your business brighter, cleaner, and more cost-efficient—together.