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🇨🇦 Solar Rebates & Incentives in Canada

Canada offers some of the most generous solar incentives in the world. Between federal schemes and province-level rebates, eligible households can save thousands on solar panel and battery installations.

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Federal

Federal Programs

These programs are available to eligible households and businesses across all of Canada.

Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (CT ITC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Up to 30% of capital cost of eligible clean technology

A federal refundable tax credit for eligible clean energy investments including solar photovoltaic systems. Businesses can receive a tax credit of up to 30% of the capital cost of eligible clean technology property. Available for commercial and industrial solar installations across Canada through 2034.

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Province& Territory Programs

Many provinces offer additional solar rebates and incentives on top of federal programs.

Ontario

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Ontario Home Renovation Savings (HRS) Program
Ontario Ministry of Energy
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Up to $5,000 for solar PV + $5,000 for battery storage

Ontario's newest energy efficiency program offers stackable rebates of up to $10,000 for solar and battery installations ($5,000 for solar PV and $5,000 for battery storage). Launched January 28, 2025, and funded through late 2026. Solar panels must be sized for load displacement only; net metering is not permitted under this program.

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British Columbia

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BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate
BC Hydro
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Up to $5,000 for solar + up to $5,000 for battery (Peak Saver)

BC Hydro offers rebates of up to $5,000 for rooftop solar panel installations and up to $5,000 for battery storage systems enrolled in the Peak Saver program. Starting April 1, 2026, the rebate structure changes, with battery rebates requiring Peak Saver enrollment. Part of B.C.'s Clean Energy Strategy aligned with CleanBC.

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Alberta

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Alberta Residential and Commercial Solar Program
Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (Change Homes for Climate)
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$450/kW residential (up to $9,000) or $750/kW commercial (up to $15,000)

Alberta's municipal solar rebate program offers residential property owners $450/kW of installed capacity (up to 20kW, maximum $9,000) and commercial properties $750/kW (up to 20kW, maximum $15,000). Administered through Change Homes for Climate and participating municipalities including Calgary, Edmonton, and others.

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Alberta Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP)
Alberta Municipal Affairs
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Property-tax financing for full solar installation cost

The CEIP provides property-tax-based financing for solar energy and other clean energy improvements in 20+ Alberta municipalities. Homeowners can finance solar installations with competitive interest rates, repayment terms up to 25 years, and payments made through their property tax bill. The loan stays with the property if sold.

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