We’re honoured to be working with the British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) to delivery our Energy Storage Incentive Program to hospitality businesses across the province. This initiative opens the door for hotels to reduce energy costs, enhance reliability, and strengthen operational resilience by integrating battery energy storage systems (BESS) into their facilities.
Under the incentive program, eligible BCHA members can access rebates that cover up to 80 % of the total cost of installing a BESS. These substantial incentives make large-scale energy storage projects far more financially accessible, enabling hotels to benefit from cutting-edge technologies without bearing the full upfront expense.
How Polaron and BCHA Energy Storage Incentive Program Offer Benefit Hotels
Battery systems help manage peak demand charges — one of the largest components of commercial energy bills — by storing electricity when demand and rates are lower and discharging it during periods of high use. This peak shaving not only lowers operating costs, but also supports grid stability by helping reduce strain during peak usage hours. In addition, onsite battery storage provides backup power during outages, giving hotels a greater degree of energy security and helping ensure uninterrupted guest services.
The structure of the Energy Storage Incentive Program reflects a collaborative delivery model: BC Hydro provides funding, Polaron takes the lead on system design, controls, installation, and maintenance, and participating hotels provide the site and grid connection. This partnership minimizes complexity for participants and maximizes the chances of achieving predictable, long-term energy savings.
Beyond immediate cost savings, the incentive program is designed to be stackable with other rebates and tax incentives. Eligible participants may combine the storage rebate with substantial solar incentives — including up to $5 million in solar rebates — and clean technology tax credits of up to 30 % of remaining project costs, further improving financial outcomes and strengthening the business case for clean energy upgrades.
Polaron’s involvement in the program includes access to exclusive financing options, such as 0.99 % Sunline financing with flexible terms — helping participants make the transition to energy storage with minimal upfront investment and positive cash flow potential in the first year.
For BC hotels seeking ways to reduce energy costs, enhance reliability and participate in the broader shift toward cleaner, smarter energy use, the Energy Storage Incentive Program presents a compelling opportunity.
If you’re ready to explore how solar and battery storage can benefit your property and take advantage of the Polaron and BCHA’s Energy Storage Incentive Program, Contact Polaron to discuss tailored solar and BESS solutions that fit your business needs and accelerate your energy transition.
