Solar panel rebates in Nova Scotia
No rebate pays for solar panels in in Halifax right now, but one program offers financing: through Solar City in Halifax. Loans are repaid, so we never add them to a rebate total.
2 current programs cover solar panels in Nova Scotia, from the federal government and Halifax. Keep the invoice with the model numbers; you’ll need them to apply. Checked October 19, 2026.
Solar panels · Nova Scotia
As of October 19, 2026
| Program | Up to |
|---|---|
| No rebates or grants that every household can claim are listed for this yet. | |
| Open today, up toProgram maximums if you qualify for each. Loans and city-only programs aren’t added. | $0 |
2 current programs for solar panels
Solar panel rebates in every province- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenFederalCanada-wide
Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program
Federally funded, no-cost home energy upgrades for low- and median-income homeowners and tenants. You apply through your province's or utility's partner program, not through Ottawa.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 11, 2026OpenMunicipalHalifax
Solar City
Halifax property owners can finance a solar installation through the municipality at a fixed rate and repay it over ten years as a charge separate from their tax bill.
Varies
Loan
Closed programs for solar panels4 programs no longer taking applications, with what replaced them
- Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedFederalCanada-wide
Canada Greener Homes Loan
An interest-free loan of $5,000 to $40,000 for energy retrofits that closed to new applicants on October 1, 2025. Homeowners already approved can still finish their projects.
$40,000
max 0% loan
Interest-free loan - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedFederalCanada-wide
Canada Greener Homes Grant
The federal grant of up to $5,000 for home retrofits (plus up to $600 for EnerGuide evaluations) is fully closed. New applications stopped in February 2024 and the final payment deadline passed on December 31, 2025.
$5,600
max grant
Grant - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedProvincialNova Scotia
SolarHomes
Nova Scotia's residential solar PV rebate stopped taking homeowner applications on April 17, 2025, and approved projects had to be finished by March 31, 2026.
Varies
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedMunicipalAmherst, Bridgewater, Cumberland County, East Hants, District of Lunenburg, Victoria County, District of Barrington, District of Chester, District of Digby, Inverness County, New Glasgow, District of Yarmouth
Clean Energy Financing
Clean Energy Financing, which let homeowners in 12 Nova Scotia municipalities repay energy upgrades through their property tax bill, is no longer accepting new applications.
$40,000
max loan
Loan
If you were counting on a program that closed: what replaced Canada Greener Homes Loan, what replaced CGHG and what replaced SolarHomes.
Solar rebates in Nova Scotia
Each program’s own rules come first.
- Read the metering rules
- Some rebates exclude net metering or require load-displacement systems. Check this before you sign, because it changes how the system is designed.
- Get pre-approval
- Solar rebates often need written pre-approval before you buy or install anything.
- Check the roof first
- If your roof needs replacing within ten years, do it before the panels go on.
Other upgrades in Nova Scotia
- Heat pumps7 current programs
- Insulation6 current programsopen today, up to$1,500
- Windows & doors2 current programs
- Air sealing4 current programsopen today, up to$200
- Water heaters4 current programsopen today, up to$1,600
- Smart thermostats3 current programsopen today, up to$205
- Energy audits4 current programs
- Furnaces & boilers2 current programsopen today, up to$1,000
- Appliances1 current programopen today, up to$150
- Loans & financing3 current programs
- Free upgrades5 current programs
Get up to 3 solar quotes in Nova Scotia
Tell us about your home. We’ll send your request to up to 3 installers who know the Nova Scotia rebate paperwork for solar panels.
We’re independent. We never take rebate applications or charge you to apply; always apply through the official program.
Request quotes
Free, no obligation. We pass your request to up to 3 independent installers who serve your area and, where a program requires it, are registered with it.
- 1. Your project
- 2. Your contact details
- Installers checked against your program’s contractor list, where it has one
- Installers pay us, never you
- Sent to up to 3 installers who serve your area. We don't sell or rent lists.