BC Hydro has annual net-metering for residential and commercial customers. In order to be considered eligible BC Hydro customers must have a renewable electricity generator connected to the BC hydro distribution system. The generator must have an aggregate nameplate capacity no more than 100kW.
Systems larger than 27kW require a detailed process for metering. For systems of 27 kW or less, “simple net-metering” process can be used if the system is approved.
In general, if more energy is generated vs. used in a month the excess is shown as a credit on the electricity bill. If after 12 months there is a net credit (in other words, over a one-year period more electricity is produced than used) the excess is sold to BC Hydro at 9.99 ct/kWh and the credits are set to zero again.