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Canadian homeowners save $5,000–$20,000 on solar, batteries and heat pumps. Enter your address to see what applies to you.
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Federal incentives: what's still available in 2026
The federal landscape changed significantly. Here's the current status:
Closed to new applicants Feb 2024. Provided up to $5,000 for solar. Replaced by the income-tested Greener Homes Affordability Program (launched Sept 2025; solar eligibility varies by province).
Interest-free loans up to $40,000. Closed to new applicants October 2025. Existing loans remain active.
Up to $10,000 (or $15,000 in co-delivery provinces) to switch from oil to heat pumps for lower-income homeowners. Closing — apply by July 31, 2026. PEI intake paused.
With federal grants closed, provincial programs are now primary — combinable with municipal HELP/PACE financing.
Solar rebates by province (2026)
HRSP: $1,000/kW up to $5,000 solar + $5,000 battery (up to $10,000 combined). Toronto/Ottawa property-tax financing available.
BC Hydro $1,000/kW to $5,000 solar, $5,000 battery, plus ~7% PST exemption. Taking the rebate changes your export rate.
CEIP property-tax financing in 23+ municipalities. No direct grant, but removes the upfront barrier entirely.
Efficiency Manitoba $0.50/W up to $5,000, plus MB Hydro loans to $20,000. Net billing at 7.173¢/kWh.
NB Power THESP $200/kW up to $3,000. Rate ~15.39¢/kWh. Saint John Energy operates separately.
No active grant, but 1:1 net metering at ~19.1¢/kWh — among the highest rates in Canada. PACE Atlantic financing available.
No provincial grant. SaskPower net metering at 7.5¢/kWh. High ~18.2¢ rates still make solar viable.
No provincial rebate. NL Power ~15.2¢/kWh. Monthly 1:1 credits, annual surplus at wholesale. Payback 14–18 yrs.
Alberta solar rebates & incentives (2026)
Is there an Alberta solar rebate? As of 2026, Alberta has no direct provincial solar grant or rebate — but that doesn't mean you pay full price. Alberta homeowners lower the cost of going solar three ways, and the province's high solar potential keeps payback competitive even without a grant.
The Clean Energy Improvement Program lets participating Alberta municipalities (Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge and more) finance your system through your property-tax bill — no upfront cost, repaid over up to 20 years, and the balance stays with the home if you sell.
Under Alberta's Micro-Generation Regulation, your electricity retailer credits the energy you export to the grid on your bill, offsetting what you draw back at night. Systems are sized to your annual usage.
The Canada Greener Homes Grant closed in 2024 and its interest-free loan closed in October 2025. We track any new federal or Alberta program and apply it the moment it opens.
Rebate questions
Get answers to the most common questions about solar energy and our installation process.
Can I combine federal and provincial rebates?
Yes — in most cases you can stack programs.
Federal OHPA can combine with provincial rebates and municipal loans.
Some have specific rules; we help you navigate which stack.
How much is the solar rebate in Canada?
There is no single national rebate.
Provincial programs lead: ON HRSP up to $5,000 solar + $5,000 battery; BC Hydro up to $5,000 each; MB $0.50/W up to $5,000; NB $200/kW up to $3,000.
Do rebates apply to batteries?
Yes — ON HRSP ($5,000), BC Hydro ($5,000) and others include storage.
Battery rebates can cut the net cost of a Powerwall by 25–35%.
How do I apply for solar rebates?
Get a quote, confirm eligibility (some need pre-approval), install with approved equipment, then submit proof of purchase and permits.
Xolar handles most paperwork for you.
Are there income requirements?
Most rebates have none.
Some, like federal OHPA and certain municipal loans, offer enhanced benefits for income-eligible households.
How long until I receive rebate funds?
Typically 4–12 weeks after a complete application; BC Hydro can take up to 16.
Municipal loans provide financing upfront, repaid through property taxes.