Addition to approved battery list

This form is for customers, contractors and manufacturers who would like their battery model to be added to our list of approved and commonly used batteries [PDF, 93 KB]. These are batteries that meet the required product specifications and safety certifications to be eligible for our rebate offer.

Fill out and submit the form below to be reviewed for consideration. You'll need to include the battery UL9540A certification and lab test results.

If you have multiple battery makes or models, please submit a form for each unique product model.

Product requirements

To qualify for our rebate and be added to our approved battery list, battery energy storage systems must meet the following requirements:

• Must be new, purchased in Canada, owned by the eligible customer, in good working order and not previously installed at another property
• Must not replace an existing battery energy storage system at the Eligible Property
• Compliant with CSA C22.2 No. 107.1:16 (R2021)
• Compliant with CSA C22.3 No. 9:20
• Battery energy storage system must be certified to CUL1973
• Battery energy storage system must be certified to CUL9540
• Battery energy storage systems installed in the habitable or living space of dwelling units must meet the cell level performance criteria of CUL9540A

The information collected in this form are for requesting a new battery review by BC Hydro. This information will be stored outside of Canada. The information is collected under the authority of Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for B.C. If you have any questions concerning how your personal information is handled, please contact solarrebates@bchydro.com.