Category: Costs Incentives and Financing
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Why BC Residents Can’t Claim Federal Solar Tax Rebates (And What You Get Instead)
Understand this upfront: Canada doesn’t offer federal tax rebates for solar panels like the United States does. If you’ve been searching for information about federal solar tax credits in BC, you’re likely finding confusing results mixing American IRS incentives with Canadian programs. The good news? British Columbia residents access different financial support that can be…
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How Solar PPAs Let BC Homes Go Solar Without Buying Panels
Consider a Power Purchase Agreement if you want solar panels on your BC home or business without paying $15,000-$30,000 upfront. Under a PPA, a third-party company installs and maintains the system at no initial cost while you simply purchase the electricity generated at a predetermined rate, typically lower than BC Hydro’s current prices. Evaluate whether…