Live Webinar
New BC Incentive Pays 80% of Battery Cost:
Stop Shutdowns, Cut Energy Bills
BC businesses on Large General Service (LGS) rates face two costly threats: unplanned shutdowns caused by poor power quality and steep demand charge spikes driven by electrification. Learn how Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) can virtually eliminate both, preventing downtime and significantly lowering electricity costs. BC Hydro will provide a deep dive into its Energy Storage Incentive, which funds 80 to 90% of project costs. Ameresco will outline our 5,000 MWh BESS portfolio, including projects we are building for BC Hydro, and, as a market leader in energy storage, explain how we act as a single engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) partner from study through execution and long-term O&M. The session concludes with details on how to start a zero-cost feasibility study with Ameresco to evaluate site-specific savings.
Learning Objectives:- Gain insight into BC Hydro’s Energy Storage Incentive, including eligibility, funding levels, and program structure.
- Identify key operational risks faced by businesses on BC Hydro’s Large General Service rate, including unplanned shutdowns and demand charge spikes.
- Understand the role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in mitigating those risks and reducing electricity costs.
- Learn how Ameresco’s BESS experience and capabilities support full project delivery, from engineering through long-term operations.
- Know how to initiate a zero-cost feasibility study with Ameresco to evaluate site-specific savings potential and program compliance.