Maximize your solar investment with Canadian grants, rebates, and incentives. Complete 2025 guide to federal, provincial, utility, and municipal programs that can save you thousands on your solar installation.
Most impactful incentives available to Canadian homeowners
Status: Existing participants only (closed to new applicants)
Benefit: Up to $5,000 for approved retrofits including solar PV ($1,000/kW)
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Status: Open
Benefit: Up to $5,000 (PV) + $5,000 (Battery) = $10,000 total
Details: $1,000/kW for solar, $500/kWh for batteries
Status: Open
Benefit: $0.50 per DC watt, maximum $5,000 per home
Capacity: Up to 10 kW systems
Complete guide for existing Greener Homes participants. Grant requirements, documentation needed, and how to complete your retrofit journey before the December 31, 2025 deadline.
Maximize BC Hydro's generous rebates: $1,000/kW for solar and $500/kWh for batteries. Understanding pre-approval requirements, equipment standards, and program changes for 2026.
Ontario's load-displacement focus for solar PV and batteries. Up to $5,000 each for qualifying projects. Understanding load-displacement vs net metering and application requirements.
Manitoba's simple solar rebate structure. $0.50 per DC watt up to $5,000 maximum. Easy application process, connection requirements to Manitoba Hydro grid, and project eligibility.
Alberta's Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) for residential solar financing. Banff, Canmore, Medicine Hat, and other municipal solar incentives across Alberta.
Compare financing options for Canadian solar installations. Interest rates, terms, ownership benefits, and how financing affects eligibility for rebates and tax incentives.
Full cost coverage for recommended retrofits including solar PV for low-to-median income Canadian homeowners. Delivered through provincial partners, comprehensive energy efficiency approach.
Up to $10,000 (or $25,000 where co-delivered) for replacing oil heating with heat pumps. How this program can complement solar installations for comprehensive home electrification.
Nova Scotia's Community Solar Program and similar initiatives across Canada. Subscription-based solar benefits, bill credits, and how community solar complements individual rooftop installations.
Generous territorial programs in northern Canada. Arctic Energy Alliance rebates in NWT, Nunavut Housing Corporation grants, and federal program applications in Yukon for remote solar installations.
Current programs available as of October 2025
BC Hydro: $1,000/kW + $500/kWh battery
Max Benefit: $10,000
Status: Open
Municipal: Various CEIP programs
Max Benefit: Varies by municipality
Status: Open
Net Metering: Retail credit carry-forward
Benefit: Bill credits don't expire
Status: Available
Rebate: $0.50/W DC
Max Benefit: $5,000
Status: Open
Load-Displacement: $1,000/kW + $300/kWh battery
Max Benefit: $8,000
Status: Open
Community Solar: $0.02/kWh credits
Benefit: Bill credits for life
Status: Community Program Open
Strategic approach to maximize your solar incentives
Canada Greener Homes Grant program closes for existing participants. Must complete all work and submit final claims.
Canada Greener Homes Loan program closed to new applicants (existing participants continue).
BC Hydro battery rebate changes take effect. Peak Saver enrollment required for full eligibility.
Explore our comprehensive solar resources to plan your installation and maximize available incentives.