Renewable Energy Rebates
Run by Arctic Energy Alliance (funded by the Government of the Northwest Territories)
The Renewable Energy Rebates pay homeowners up to $20,000 for solar PV and other renewables, and up to $30,000 for biomass heating. Check the pre-approval rules before you buy or install anything.
Up to
$20,000
for solar PV and other renewables
- Program maximum: $30,000
Verified
You apply on aea.nt.ca
At a glance
| Maximum amount | $30,000 CAD (2026)Up to $20,000 ($30,000 for biomass heating) |
|---|---|
| Funding type | Rebate |
| Status | Open |
| Who can apply | Homeowners, Businesses |
| Energy assessment required | No |
| Income-tested | No |
| Deadline | No end date published |
| Where | Northwest Territories |
| Level | Provincial |
| Run by | Arctic Energy Alliance (funded by the Government of the Northwest Territories) |
| Official page | aea.nt.ca/program/renewable-energy |
| Last verified | |
| Verified by | Rebate Researcher, RebateHub |
| Confidence | HighEvery figure matches the official program pages. |
Renewable Energy Rebates. RebateHub.ca, https://rebatehub.ca/rebates/nt-aea-renewable-energy#key-facts. Last verified October 12, 2026. Official source: https://aea.nt.ca/program/renewable-energy/
What you can get
| Upgrade | What you get | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| Biomass heating (wood pellet or EPA-certified wood boiler or furnace)Lower of 50% or a savings calculation, up to $30,000 | Lower of 50% or a savings calculation, up to $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Solar PV and other renewablesUp to $20,000; solar capped at $4 per wattNo grid-tied renewable electricity in hydro communities. | Up to $20,000; solar capped at $4 per watt | $20,000 |
| Batteries (stand-alone or grid-tied with backup)Included in project costsReplacement batteries are not eligible. | Included in project costs | Varies |
How it works
AEA pays the lowest of 50% of eligible costs, a savings-based calculation (for systems other than solar electric) or, for solar electric, $4.00 per watt of capacity. Residents can receive up to $30,000 for biomass heating and up to $20,000 for other projects; most businesses and non-profits can receive up to $50,000.
Eligible technologies include solar PV, wind and micro-hydro, solar water and air heating, and wood pellet and EPA-certified wood boilers and furnaces. Grid-connected renewable electricity is no longer eligible in hydro-powered communities, where residents can use the utility's net metering instead; off-grid projects there still qualify. Batteries are eligible for stand-alone systems and grid-tied systems with battery backup, but not as replacements.
Projects need pre-approval, must be finished within four months of approval, and final paid invoices are due within one month of completion.
Who qualifies
- NWT resident, business, non-profit or community or Indigenous government
- Pre-approval required before buying or installing
- New CSA or ULC certified equipment; NWT permits; utility approval for grid-tied systems
How to apply
Step 1: Contact AEA (867-920-3333) to discuss your project before applying
Step 2: Submit the online application with a recent power bill, component details and up to three quotes
Step 3: Install within four months of pre-approval and send final paid invoices within one month of completion
Get quotes from Northwest Territories installers
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.
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