Solar Hot Water Ready Regulation

Being "solar hot water ready" helps homeowners

• Increase energy efficiency
• Reduce costs of solar installations and energy consumption
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Cost Effectiveness

During construction of a new home, the cost to build a roof and walls strong enough to support a solar hot water system is about $200 to $500. A solar hot water system can then be installed at a future date for a lot less than it would cost to upgrade a home that isn't "solar hot water ready."

Applies to New Homes Only 

The Solar Hot Water Ready Regulation applies to new single family homes, including ones with a secondary suite.

Is Your Community Taking Part?

The regulation is only used in communities that have opted to use the regulation.

• Check if your community has opted in

The content on this page was updated by the Province of British Columbia on December 1, 2020.