To add solar to an existing building, I need to convert my meter to a bi-directional one so that during low-demand, high-sun times, I can feed back energy into the grid and be compensated for it.

Both Fortis BC and BC Hydro put up administrative barriers to this in the form of filling out a proposal, including what gear you are installing, who is installing it, etc before they "approve" the meter. They will then charge you for the replacement, a few grand.