How to Start Paying Just the Basic Connection Fee for Your Electricity
If you're tired of rising electricity bills, here's some good news: you can reduce your bill to just the basic monthly connection fee — usually $25–$30/month — with a properly sized grid-tied solar system.
Step 1: Understand the Basic Fee
In BC, all homes connected to the grid (BC Hydro or FortisBC) pay a monthly base charge — even if you use zero electricity.
Step 2: Install a Grid-Tied Solar System
Solar panels generate electricity during the day. When your system is connected to the grid, your home uses the solar power first. Any extra power goes back to the grid and earns you energy credits.
Step 3: Use Energy Credits from Net Metering
On sunny days, you may produce more power than you use. That extra energy builds up credits on your account. At night or during cloudy months, you use those credits to cover your usage.
If your solar system is properly sized to your usage, your annual electricity production can match your consumption— leaving you with just the basic monthly fee.
Real Example from Kelowna
A typical 7kW solar system installed on a Kelowna home can offset nearly all of your annual electricity usage. That’s a drop from $150+/month to around $25–30/month, saving you over $1,500 a year.
Want to See if It Works for Your Home?
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