Solar panels in Fredericton, New Brunswick
Fredericton's Premier Choice For Home Solar Installations
New Brunswick’s capital city has excellent solar potential at 1,147 kWh/kW annually – among the highest in the province. With NB Power rates rising rapidly and 1:1 net metering at full retail rate, Fredericton homeowners can achieve 9–13 year payback on solar installations.
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Real Xolar installs in Fredericton
Completed systems across the Fredericton service area — first-hand specs, not industry averages.
Fredericton — 5.3 kW rooftop
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"Since installing solar panels with a battery, my power bill has been cut in half — and during two recent outages, I barely noticed the power was out."
— Real Fredericton homeowner ★★★★★What 34 real Fredericton installs tell us
Aggregated from completed Xolar systems in Fredericton — first-hand data, not industry averages. Nothing a competitor can copy.
Fredericton energy & net metering
What NB Power charges here, and how surplus solar is credited in New Brunswick.
NB Power’s residential rate is now 15.39¢/kWh following a 4.29% increase approved by the Energy and Utilities Board, effective April 14, 2026. Rates have risen substantially in recent years, making solar increasingly attractive in Fredericton.
How your system works behind the meter
Most of a Fredericton system's value comes from power used behind the meter — electricity your panels make and your home uses on the spot, offsetting energy you'd otherwise buy at 15.4¢/kWh. Only the surplus flows past the meter to NB Power for net-metering credit.
Rebates & incentives in Fredericton
Every active local, provincial, federal and Xolar program a Fredericton homeowner can stack.
- 100% Cost RebateEnhanced Energy Savings Program
- Up to $1,500Total Home Energy Savings Program – Heat Pump
- Up to 30% of eligible costsClean Technology Investment Tax Credit (Commercial ITC)
Solar Panels in Fredericton, New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick’s capital, has excellent solar production at 1,147 kWh/kW annually – among the highest in the province. With NB Power’s rate at 15.39¢/kWh and 1:1 net metering, payback is 9-13 years.
NB Power rates have risen substantially in recent years, with the most recent 4.29% increase taking effect April 14, 2026. Fredericton’s Saint John River valley location provides strong solar production, and solar locks in your energy cost for 25+ years.
Fredericton Solar Incentives & Net Metering
THESP Solar Rebate – Registration Closed
NB Power’s Total Home Energy Savings Program offered a flat $200/kW, up to $3,000 for residential solar. Registration closed May 27, 2026 – no new applicants are being accepted. Registered applicants must complete installs by January 31, 2027. Contact saveenergynb.ca to confirm the status of any existing registration.
NB Power Net Metering
NB Power credits excess solar at 1:1 at the full retail rate (15.39¢/kWh). Credits carry forward monthly but expire March 31 annually – size your system to match your usage. Systems up to 100 kW. Note: NB Power charges a meter-change and service fee for grid connection.
Disclosure: NB Power has filed a proposal to change net metering effective April 1, 2027, which would replace 1:1 credits with a buy rate of 6.77¢/kWh and a sell rate of 9.22¢/kWh, plus a $13/kW demand charge. Customers who connect to the grid by October 31, 2026 may be grandfathered under current terms. This change is proposed and pending EUB approval.
Federal Greener Homes Programs – Closed
The federal Canada Greener Homes Grant closed to new applicants in March 2024, and the Greener Homes Loan closed October 1, 2025. Neither is available to new applicants.
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What Fredericton homeowners say
"Great information. Very knowledgeable and easy to understand the process"
"There were some delays with the project, but we felt they were understandable and not unreasonable delays. Xolar representatives were fairly good at responding to our inquiries throughout the (long) process from initial sign-up, through the funding application process, and then the installation and activation process. The installation process was performed respectfully and efficiently on our property.Considering how many moving parts there were to this process, and how many various organizations were involved (federal government, provincial government, municipal electricity, energy audit organization, etc.) that Xolar needed to work with, we are overall very satisfied with the experience."
"Satisfied with the final product but long delays and poor communication was a deception for me. It took almost 1 year to complete the project"
"A bit longer than expected to complete the project, but so happy with the results!"
"Working with Xolar was straightforward and simple. They took care of all the details, assisted me with government programs and responded to questions promptly. I’m particularly pleased with Lauren who was always available to me when I needed anything at all!"
"I am happy with the finalized project but the entire process took 8 months. This was longer than I expected. Xolar was very helpful with all questions and concerns that I had during the process."
Fredericton solar questions
What solar rebates are available in Fredericton?
NB Power’s Total Home Energy Savings Program (THESP) provided $200/kW up to $3,000 for residential solar.
Registration closed May 27, 2026 – no new applicants are being accepted; registered applicants must complete installs by January 31, 2027.
NB Power net metering credits excess solar at 1:1 at full retail rate (15.39¢/kWh).
Both federal Greener Homes programs are now closed.
How much does solar cost in Fredericton?
A 10 kW system in Fredericton costs $27,200-$29,500.
After any applicable THESP rebate ($200/kW, up to $3,000 – note: registration closed May 27, 2026), net cost would be reduced accordingly.
NBTA Credit Union offers financing at prime + 1%.
How does NB Power net metering work in Fredericton?
NB Power credits excess solar at 1:1 at the full retail rate (15.39¢/kWh).
Credits carry forward monthly but expire March 31 annually.
Systems up to 100 kW are eligible.
NB Power charges a meter-change and service fee for grid connection.
Note: NB Power has filed a proposal to change net metering effective April 1, 2027 (6.77¢/kWh buy rate, 9.22¢/kWh sell rate, plus $13/kW demand charge).
Connecting by October 31, 2026 may grandfather you under current terms (proposed, pending EUB approval).
What is the payback period for solar in Fredericton?
With NB Power’s rate of 15.39¢/kWh, 1:1 net metering, and production of 1,147 kWh/kW, payback in Fredericton is 9-13 years.
With rates rising in recent years, solar ROI improves over time.
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