Solar panel rebates in Canada
25 current programs across Canada pay for solar panels, in 9 provinces and territories including 1 federal program. Homeowners can stack the most in Nunavut ($35,000), the Northwest Territories ($20,000) and Ontario ($5,000) today. Pick your province for the rates that fit your home.
Solar incentives in Canada are a patchwork: some provinces offer rebates, others rely on net metering rules or municipal financing, and the federal grant for solar has ended. We show what's open in your province and how payback changes with local electricity rates.
Programs last verified
Solar panel rebates: the most you can get, by province
Program maximums you could stack if you qualify for each, from programs open today. Loans and city-only programs are not added.
Income-qualified households can get more; see each province.
What a 6 kW system would get
Solar rebates are calculated differently, so the same system lands differently in each province. Here is the arithmetic for a 6 kW rooftop system, using each program’s published formula.
| Program | Formula | 6 kW system |
|---|---|---|
| Home Renovation Savings (ON) | $1,000 per kW, up to $5,000 | $5,000 (cap) |
| BC Hydro (BC) | $1,000 per kW, up to 50% of cost, max $5,000 | $5,000 (cap) |
| LogisVert Solar (QC) | $1,000 per kW, up to 40% of eligible cost | $6,000 if cost ≥ $15,000 |
| Efficiency Manitoba (MB) | $0.50 per watt, up to $5,000 | $3,000 |
| AEA Renewable Energy (NT) | Up to $20,000; solar capped at $4 per watt | Up to $20,000, pre-approval needed |
Rebate on a 6 kW rooftop solar system, by program formula
Recently closed: Nova Scotia’s SolarHomes stopped taking homeowner applications in April 2025, and Edmonton’s solar rebate is fully subscribed. There is no federal solar rebate since the Greener Homes Grant closed.
Net metering: why it matters more than the rebate
Net metering lets you send surplus solar power to the grid and get credit for it. Over a system’s life, those credits can be worth more than any rebate, so check what each rebate does to them:
- Ontario: the rebate is for load-displacement systems only, and net metering isn’t allowed with it.
- B.C.: solar rebate recipients must take service under BC Hydro’s new self-generation rate. Existing net-metering customers who take no rebate can stay on net metering for 10 years from their start date.
- Québec: the system must be grid-connected with Hydro-Québec’s approval, and Hydro-Québec’s net-metering rules apply.
Where there’s no rebate: solar financing
Property-tax and utility loans are the main help where no rebate exists, or to cover the rest of the bill. Loans are repaid, so they’re never part of a stacked rebate total.
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalAirdrie, Banff, Beaumont, Calgary, Canmore, Cold Lake, Devon, Drayton Valley, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Jasper, Lac La Biche County, Leduc, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Okotoks, Pincher Creek, Rocky Mountain House, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Stettler, Stirling, Strathcona County, Sturgeon County, Taber, Westlock, Wetaskiwin
Clean Energy Improvement Program (Alberta)
Property-tax-based financing that can cover up to the full cost of energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades in participating Alberta municipalities.
Up to 100% of project costs (limits set by each municipality)
Loan - 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.
Financing at 4.75% fixed over 10 years
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtilityManitoba
Manitoba Hydro Home Energy Efficiency Loan
On-bill financing from Manitoba Hydro of up to $12,500 per home, or up to $20,000 when it includes a ground source heat pump or solar, at 6.20% for the first five years.
$20,000
max loan per home
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalToronto
Home Energy Loan Program
Toronto homeowners can borrow up to $125,000 at a fixed low rate for energy upgrades and repay it on the property tax bill over up to 20 years. Heat pump-only and solar-only projects no longer need an EnerGuide assessment.
$125,000
max loan
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalSaskatoon
Saskatoon Home Energy Loan Program
Low-interest loans of $1,000 to $40,000 (up to $60,000 for deep retrofits) for Saskatoon homeowners, repaid on the property tax bill, plus a $1,000 rebate toward EnerGuide evaluations.
$60,000
max loan
Loan
How to claim a solar rebate
- Check pre-approval. Ontario requires written pre-approval before you buy or install anything; the N.W.T. program requires pre-approval too.
- Choose an installer the program accepts. BC Hydro requires a Home Performance Contractor Network member for applications from June 1, 2026; Québec requires the right RBQ licence subclasses.
- Apply for grid connection with your utility.
- Submit the claim with invoices and proof of connection. LogisVert’s window is 9 months after installation.
Adding a battery? Battery rebates have their own conditions: see home battery rebates in Canada.
Federal programs
Apply in every province and territory.
- 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
Provincial, utility and city programs
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtilityBritish Columbia
BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebates (Residential)
Rebates of up to $5,000 for rooftop solar and up to $5,000 for a home battery enrolled in BC Hydro's Peak Saver program.
$10,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalNelson
Nelson Hydro On-Bill Financing (EcoSave Energy Retrofit Loan)
City of Nelson homeowners can borrow up to $16,000 for energy efficiency upgrades and repay it on their Nelson Hydro electric bill. The July 2026 terms show a 3.5% fixed rate over 2, 5 or 10 years.
$16,000
max loan
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalNanaimo
Nanaimo Home Energy Retrofit Financing Program
Nanaimo homeowners can borrow up to $15,000 interest-free for heat pumps, insulation, windows and doors, solar and batteries, repaid over 10 years on the property tax bill. The current intake runs September 14 to October 31, 2026.
$15,000
max 0% loan
Interest-free loan - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalRegional District of Central Kootenay, Nelson, Castlegar, Creston, Kaslo, Nakusp, New Denver, Salmo, Silverton, Slocan
HomeSave Central Kootenays Retrofit Rebate and Loan Access
Homes anywhere in the Regional District of Central Kootenay can earn a $2,500 or $5,000 rebate for upgrades that cut energy use by at least 20% or 50%, plus free advice, subsidized EnerGuide evaluations and access to a credit union retrofit loan.
$5,000
max rebate
Rebate
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalBanff
Banff Solar Incentive Program
The Town of Banff pays a post-installation rebate of $450 per kW of rooftop solar, up to 20 kW ($9,000), for homes and businesses.
$9,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalAirdrie, Banff, Beaumont, Calgary, Canmore, Cold Lake, Devon, Drayton Valley, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Jasper, Lac La Biche County, Leduc, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Okotoks, Pincher Creek, Rocky Mountain House, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Stettler, Stirling, Strathcona County, Sturgeon County, Taber, Westlock, Wetaskiwin
Clean Energy Improvement Program (Alberta)
Property-tax-based financing that can cover up to the full cost of energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades in participating Alberta municipalities.
Varies
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026WaitlistMunicipalEdmonton
City of Edmonton Residential Clean Energy Improvement Program
Edmonton's property-tax financing for home energy upgrades, from $3,000 up to $50,000 at a fixed 6% rate; new pre-qualifications are being waitlisted.
$50,000
max loan
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026UpcomingMunicipalCalgary
City of Calgary Residential Clean Energy Improvement Program
Calgary's property-tax financing for home energy upgrades of up to $50,000; residential intake is closed until winter 2026/2027.
$50,000
max loan
Loan
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalSaskatoon
Saskatoon Home Energy Loan Program
Low-interest loans of $1,000 to $40,000 (up to $60,000 for deep retrofits) for Saskatoon homeowners, repaid on the property tax bill, plus a $1,000 rebate toward EnerGuide evaluations.
$60,000
max loan
Loan
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincial
Efficiency Manitoba Solar Rebate for Homes
Manitoba homeowners connected to Manitoba Hydro's grid can get $0.50 per watt, up to $5,000, for a new solar PV system of up to 10 kW.
$5,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtility
Manitoba Hydro Home Energy Efficiency Loan
On-bill financing from Manitoba Hydro of up to $12,500 per home, or up to $20,000 when it includes a ground source heat pump or solar, at 6.20% for the first five years.
$20,000
max loan per home
Loan
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincialOntario
Home Renovation Savings Program
Ontario's main home-retrofit rebate program. You can claim single upgrades such as a heat pump, attic insulation, solar with a battery, a smart thermostat or ENERGY STAR appliances without an energy assessment, or do an assessment and two or more upgrades for envelope rebates.
$12,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalOttawa
Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program
Ottawa homeowners can borrow $10,000 to $125,000 at a fixed 4.33% over 20 years for energy retrofits, repaid on the property tax bill. The program also offers per-ton heat pump incentives and a limited-time $600 loan reduction for EnerGuide assessments.
$125,000
max loan
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalDurham Region
Durham Greener Homes Loan Program
Durham Region homeowners (outside Pickering) can borrow up to $125,000 at a fixed 2% over 15 years for energy retrofits, repaid on the property tax bill, along with free coaching and a free weather-readiness home assessment.
$125,000
max loan
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalToronto
Home Energy Loan Program
Toronto homeowners can borrow up to $125,000 at a fixed low rate for energy upgrades and repay it on the property tax bill over up to 20 years. Heat pump-only and solar-only projects no longer need an EnerGuide assessment.
$125,000
max loan
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalPeterborough
Better Homes Peterborough
Peterborough homeowners and landlords can finance energy retrofits with a City loan of $10,000 to $50,000 at 4.50% fixed over 15 years, or a Kawartha Credit Union loan, and earn performance incentives of up to $3,600 for large energy savings.
$50,000
max loan
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalLondon
BetterHomes London
London homeowners can borrow up to $40,000 at a fixed 2.5% rate for energy retrofits and repay it on the property tax bill over 10, 15 or 20 years. Households under the income limits can also get up to $10,000 in incentives that reduce what they repay.
$40,000
max loan
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalWaterloo Region, Cambridge, North Dumfries
RetrofitWR
GrandBridge Energy customers in Cambridge and North Dumfries can borrow up to $40,000 at 2.5% for home energy retrofits, repaid on their monthly hydro bill, plus heat pump and income-qualified incentives. Free energy coaching is open to homeowners across Waterloo Region.
$40,000
max loan
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026WaitlistMunicipalGuelph
Guelph Greener Homes
Guelph offers 0% interest loans of up to $50,000 for home energy upgrades, but loan funding is nearly used up and new applicants go on a waitlist. Low-income households can still apply for grants of up to $15,000 toward an air-source heat pump.
$50,000
max 0% loan
Interest-free loan
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtility
LogisVert – Solar Panel Grant
Hydro-Québec pays $1,000 per kW of grid-connected rooftop solar, up to 40% of the cost of buying and installing it.
Varies
Rebate
- 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
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincial
Renewable Energy Rebates
NWT residents can get up to $20,000 for solar and other renewable energy systems, or up to $30,000 for biomass heating such as wood-pellet boilers, with pre-approval and while funds last.
$30,000
max rebate
Rebate
- Last verified October 11, 2026OpenProvincial
Renewable Energy Homeowners Grant
Homeowners within Nunavut municipal boundaries have been able to recover half the cost of a solar or wind system, up to $30,000, after it is approved for Qulliq Energy's net metering program.
$30,000
max grant
Grant - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincial
Renewable Energy Cabin Grant
Nunavut residents who own a cabin can get a one-time grant of up to $5,000 to install a solar or wind system, with batteries, at the cabin.
$5,000
max grant
Grant
Closed programs for solar panels14 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 11, 2026ClosedProvincialPrince Edward Island
Solar Electric Rebate Program
PEI's residential solar rebate is not taking new applications; it was paused in 2025 when funding ran out and listed as ended or paused as of April 15, 2026 while 2026-27 funding is decided.
$5,000
max rebate
Rebate - 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, 2026ClosedUtilityNew Brunswick
Total Home Solar PV Incentive
The $200 per kW rebate for net-metered solar panels under the Total Home program is closed to new participants; only those enrolled by May 27, 2026 can still claim it.
Varies
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedMunicipalKingston
Better Homes Kingston
Kingston's property-tax retrofit loan of up to $50,000, plus rebates for Utilities Kingston natural gas customers, came back in 2026 but is no longer taking applications. You can join the City's waitlist to hear about the next round.
$50,000
max loan
Loan - 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 - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedMunicipalCharlottetown
Switch Charlottetown
Charlottetown's 0% property-linked financing for heat pumps, solar, insulation and other upgrades is fully subscribed and no longer accepting new projects.
$40,000
max 0% loan
Interest-free loan - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedMunicipalMedicine Hat
HAT Smart Existing Homes Incentive Program
Medicine Hat's 2026 rebate of up to $5,000 for insulation, windows, doors, tankless water heaters, HRV/ERV and solar is fully subscribed and no longer taking new requests.
$5,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedMunicipalEdmonton
Edmonton Change Homes for Climate Solar Program
Edmonton's solar panel rebates for single-family and multi-unit properties are fully subscribed and no longer accepting applications.
$4,000
max rebate per home
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedMunicipalCanmore
Canmore Residential Solar Incentive
Canmore's 2026 lottery for twenty $1,250 rooftop solar incentives is closed. The Town expects to offer the incentive again in 2027.
$1,250
max rebate per home
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedMunicipalLethbridge
City of Lethbridge Clean Energy Improvement Program
Lethbridge’s property-tax financing covers up to 100% of home energy upgrades at a fixed 2.83% over up to 25 years, with a $1,350 rebate on completed projects. The program is at capacity and isn’t taking new pre-qualifications.
Varies
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedMunicipalSt. Albert
City of St. Albert Clean Energy Improvement Program
St. Albert’s property-tax financing covers up to 100% of home energy upgrades at a low rate, with a $1,400 incentive on completed projects. Pre-qualification closed on October 1, 2026 because the program is at capacity.
Varies
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedMunicipalStrathcona County
Strathcona County Clean Energy Improvement Program
Strathcona County’s property-tax financing covers up to 100% of home energy upgrades at 2% over up to 20 years, with a 5% incentive on completed projects. The program is at capacity and closed to new pre-qualifications.
Varies
Loan
Solar rebates in Canada
General advice. 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.
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