Government Incentives for Solar Energy in Canada
Discover grants, loans, and rebate programs that make solar energy affordable nationwide.
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Canada Greener Homes Grant
Receive up to $5,000 to cover the cost of installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels or other energy-efficient upgrades.
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Up to $1.00 per watt rebate (varies by system size)
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Must use an approved installer
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Pre- and post-energy evaluations required
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Canada Greener Homes Loan
Interest-free financing for homeowners to make major energy-efficient upgrades, including solar PV systems.
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Up to $40,000 loan
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10-year repayment term
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Zero-interest, government-backed program
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Federal Net Metering Program
Send excess solar energy back to the grid and receive bill credits for the power you produce. Credits reduce your future electricity bills.
Federal Programs
Provincial Solar Incentives and Rebates
Manitoba
• Efficiency Manitoba – Solar Rebate Program
Homeowners can receive $0.50 per DC watt installed, up to 10 kW or $5,000 maximum.
No pre-approval required.
🔗 efficiencymb.ca
• Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit
A 10% refundable tax credit for approved solar thermal systems.
(Note: PV panels are not eligible.)
🔗 canada.ca
Saskatchewan
• Local and Municipal Programs
Some municipalities (e.g., Regina) offer small renewable energy rebates and loans, often combined with the Canada Greener Homes Grant.
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• Net Metering
The provincial Net Metering Program allows excess solar energy to be credited to your SaskPower bill.
🔗 saskpower.com
Alberta
• Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (CT ITC)
Businesses investing in solar systems can claim a 30% refundable tax credit for eligible clean tech projects.
• Municipal Rebates
Example: Town of Banff offers $750 per installed kW (up to 20 kW).
• Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP)
Low-interest financing added to property tax for solar or efficiency upgrades.
British Columbia
• BC Hydro Solar & Battery Rebate
Receive up to $5,000 for solar PV and an additional $5,000 for battery storage.
Typically $1,000 per installed kW (max 5 kW), up to 50% of project cost.
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• PST Exemption
Renewable energy equipment is exempt from provincial sales tax (PST).
Ontario
• Home Renovation Savings Program
Homeowners can get $1,000 per installed kW (up to 50% of cost, $5,000 max) for solar PV, plus $300/kWh for battery storage.
• Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) – City of Toronto
Low-interest loans up to $125,000 for solar or home efficiency upgrades.
• Save On Energy Program
Supports both solar and energy storage solutions for residential customers.
Policies change frequently. Please verify with the provincial or local utility before implementation.