Members’ meeting – November 12, 2025

BC Hydro Demand Response & Energy Storage Incentive Offer

Speaker: Alec Zaine, Program Manager, BC Hydro

Learn how BC Hydro’s new Energy Storage Incentive Offer can help commercial properties manage peak demand, improve flexibility, and unlock financial savings.

Solar Energy & Battery Backup for Buildings

Speaker: Rob Baxter, Co-Founder, Vancouver Renewable Energy & SolShare Energy

Discover insights from BOMA BC’s new Solar Energy Guide—a practical resource for property managers exploring solar retrofits and back-up battery systems.

Updates from the Greater Victoria 2030 District & BOMA BC

Hear the latest on local programs, partnerships, and upcoming opportunities to support high-performance, low-carbon buildings.

Why Attend

• Learn about BC Hydro’s latest demand response and energy storage incentives.
• Discover how solar retrofits can reduce operating costs and emissions.
• Gain practical insights from leaders in BC’s clean energy sector.
• Connect with peers advancing high-performance buildings across Greater Victoria.

Speakers:

Alec Zaine is a Program Manager at BC Hydro where he currently leads demand response initiatives for business customers. Over his five and a half years with the utility, Alec has developed a deep interest in clean energy and the effective use of electricity. He’s particularly passionate about how demand response.
Learn how BC Hydro’s new Energy Storage Incentive Offer can help commercial properties manage peak demand, improve flexibility, and unlock financial savings.

Rob Baxter is a co-founder of Vancouver Renewable Energy where he has provided consulting, design, marketing and project management services for renewable energy systems.  As part of that role he helped initiate and complete the first grid-tie photovoltaic install in the city of Vancouver. He also founded and continues to lead SolShare Energy, the first community investment solar project in BC.

BOMA BC’s Solar Energy Guide

This new guide offers practical insights for property managers looking to reduce operating costs and improve sustainability. The guide explains how solar energy systems—especially photovoltaic (PV)—can be easily retrofitted to most commercial buildings, even in BC’s cloudy climate. It outlines mounting options for flat and sloped roofs, utility approval processes, and key financial incentives, including rebates and tax credits. With typical payback periods under 10 years and strong returns, solar is a smart investment. The guide also covers battery storage, demand charge reduction, and contractor selection to help ensure smooth implementation.