Solar panels in Vernon, British Columbia
Professional solar panel installation in Vernon, British Columbia. FortisBC customers here save $2,080/year on average.
We design, permit and install grid-tied solar across Vernon and 6 surrounding neighbourhoods, and we handle the FortisBC interconnection paperwork for you.
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8 completed Xolar systems across British Columbia. Vernon is in our service area — yours could be the first one we publish here.
Vernon energy & net metering
What FortisBC charges here, and how surplus solar is credited in British Columbia.
FortisBC provides electricity in Vernon. FortisBC customers are NOT eligible for BC Hydro solar/battery rebates. FortisBC has its own net metering program with a 50kW cap. PST exemption on solar equipment still applies regardless of utility.
How your system works behind the meter
Most of a Vernon system's value comes from power used behind the meter — electricity your panels make and your home uses on the spot, offsetting energy you'd otherwise buy at 14¢/kWh. Only the surplus flows past the meter to FortisBC for net-metering credit.
Rebates & incentives in Vernon
Every active local, provincial, federal and Xolar program a Vernon homeowner can stack.
- 7% PST exemptionPST Exemption
- Up to 30% of eligible costsClean Technology Investment Tax Credit (Commercial ITC)
Solar Panels in Vernon, BC
Vernon in the North Okanagan produces 1,230 kWh/kW – strong interior production.
Important: FortisBC provides electricity in Vernon. FortisBC customers are NOT eligible for BC Hydro solar/battery rebates. FortisBC has its own net metering program (up to 50kW), and the PST exemption (7%) on solar equipment (~$2,000 savings) applies regardless of utility.
Note: The federal Canada Greener Homes Grant and Loan programs are now closed.
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What Vernon homeowners say
"Robin was patient and knowledgeable. She answered all my questions and helped further my understanding of the solar programs available from not only them, but other providers."
"Fast, friendly, informative. Clear answers to questions. Very helpful. Thanks."
"Very Professional team and supportive from star to end. Easy to reach out to each department from application to installment. Also all the people who arrived at our home for assessment or installation, were very easy to work with. Highly recommend working with Xolar for solar and other projects."
"Dan was extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of solar! He was able to answer all of our questions and made us feel very comfortable!"
"So far so good. Thank you Spenser for your patience"
"Great info about the program but were not ready to carry the dept at this time."
Vernon solar questions
What utility serves Vernon?
FortisBC.
Vernon is not eligible for BC Hydro rebates.
FortisBC offers its own net metering program for systems up to 50kW.
PST exemption still applies.
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