Solar Rebates & Incentives Available in Canada
A Comprehensive Breakdown by Province
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Canada offers a variety of government programs and financial incentives to encourage the adoption of solar energy, with specific initiatives varying by province and territory. Below is an updated breakdown of available solar incentives across Canada by province and territory:
Federal Solar Rebates & Incentives
Canada Greener Homes Loan
Offers interest-free loans up to $40,000 for homeowners undertaking energy-efficient retrofits, including solar panel installations.
Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit
Provides a 30% refundable tax credit for businesses investing in clean technologies like solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and battery storage.
Provincial & Territorial Solar Rebates and Incentives
British Columbia
BC Hydro Rebates:
Up to $5,000 for solar PV installations ($1,000 per kW) and up to $5,000 for battery storage systems ($500 per kWh).
PST Exemption:
Provincial Sales Tax exemption on the purchase of renewable energy equipment, including solar panels.
Regional District of Nanaimo Renewable Energy System Incentive:
Homeowners in unincorporated areas can receive up to $250 for installing renewable energy systems like solar PV.
Alberta
Banff Solar Production Incentive:
Offers $750 per kilowatt (kW) installed, up to a maximum of 20 kW.
Edmonton Change Homes for Climate Solar Program:
Provides multi-unit residential property owners with $0.50 per watt towards the cost of a solar energy system, with a maximum rebate of $4,000 per dwelling and up to $100,000 per property owner each year.
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon Home Energy Loan Program (HELP):
Offers homeowners low-interest financing between $1,000 and $60,000 for energy-efficient upgrades, including solar panel installations, repayable via property taxes over terms of 5, 10, or 20 years.
Manitoba
Efficiency Manitoba Solar Rebate:
Provides $500 per kW for residential solar installations, up to a maximum of 10 kW or $5,000.
Manitoba Hydro Home Energy Efficiency Loan:
Offers financing up to $20,000 at 6.20% interest for solar projects, with a maximum repayment term of 15 years, repaid monthly through hydro bills.
Ontario
Home Renovation Savings Program:
Provides rebates for rooftop solar panels and battery storage systems, up to $5,000 each.
Toronto Home Energy Loan Program (HELP):
Offers up to $125,000 in low-interest financing for home energy improvements, including solar panels, repayable via property taxes.
Ottawa Better Homes Loan Program (BHOLP):
Provides low-interest loans up to $125,000 for energy efficiency upgrades, including solar installations, with a fixed interest rate of 4.33% over 20 years.
Quebec
Currently, there are no specific provincial solar incentives available.
New Brunswick
Total Home Energy Savings Program (THESP):
Offers rebates of $200 per kW for solar PV installations, up to a maximum of $3,000, provided installations comply with NB Power’s net metering regulations.
Nova Scotia
SolarHomes Program:
Provides homeowners with rebates of $300 per kW, capped at $3,000, for approved solar PV systems.
Home Battery Pilot:
Offers rebates of $300 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of installed energy storage capacity, up to $2,500.
Prince Edward Island
Solar Electric Rebate Program:
Offers $1,000 per kW installed for residential installations, up to 40% of installed costs or $10,000.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Currently, there are no specific provincial solar incentives available.
Yukon
Rural Electrification and Telecommunications (RET) Program:
Provides financing up to 25% of a property’s assessed value, to a maximum of $50,000, for renewable energy installations like solar panels.
Northwest Territories
Arctic Energy Alliance Renewable Energy Program:
Offers rebates of $400 per kW, or up to 50% of project costs (whichever is lower), with a maximum of $20,000 for residents and $50,000 for businesses and other organizations.
Nunavut
Renewable Energy Home Improvements Program:
Provides 50% rebates up to $30,000 for homeowners installing renewable energy systems, including solar panels.
Renewable Energy Cabin Improvements Program:
Offers rebates up to $5,000 for renewable energy improvements on cabins, including PV systems.
| Province/Territory | Program | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Federal | Canada Greener Homes Loan | Interest-free loan up to $40,000 for energy-efficient retrofits |
| British Columbia | BC Hydro Rebates PST Exemption RDN Renewable Energy System Incentive | Up to $5,000 for solar PV and $5,000 for battery storage\nPST exemption on renewable energy equipment\nUp to $250 for renewable energy installations |
| Alberta | Banff Solar Production Incentive Edmonton Solar Program | $750 per kW installed, max 20 kW\n$0.50 per watt, max $4,000/dwelling, $100,000/owner annually |
| Saskatchewan | Saskatoon HELP | Low-interest loans $1,000–$60,000 repayable via property taxes |
| Manitoba | Efficiency Manitoba Rebate Manitoba Hydro Loan | $500/kW up to 10 kW ($5,000 max)\nUp to $20,000 at 6.20% interest over 15 years |
| Ontario | Home Renovation Savings Toronto HELP Ottawa BHOLP | Up to $5,000 each for solar panels and battery storage\nLow-interest loans up to $125,000 repayable via property taxes\nLoans up to $125,000 at 4.33% interest over 20 years |
| Quebec | None | No provincial incentives available |
| New Brunswick | THESP | $200/kW up to $3,000, must meet NB Power regulations |
| Nova Scotia | SolarHomes Home Battery Pilot | $300/kW up to $3,000 for approved solar PV systems\n$300/kWh for storage, max $2,500 |
| Prince Edward Island | Solar Electric Rebate Program | $1,000/kW up to 40% of cost or $10,000 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | None | No provincial incentives available |
| Yukon | RET Program | Financing up to 25% of property value, max $50,000 |
| Northwest Territories | Arctic Energy Alliance | $400/kW or 50% of costs, max $20,000 (residents), $50,000 (businesses) |
| Nunavut | Renewable Energy Home Improvements Cabin Improvements Program | 50% rebates up to $30,000 for homeowners\nUp to $5,000 for cabin energy improvements |