Updated for 2026

Solar Rebates and Incentives in Canada

The federal Greener Homes Loan closed to new applicants in October 2025, yet most Canadian solar sites still list it. Here is what is actually available in 2026, the real provincial rebates and net-metering rules, and where to find your province's.

Federal

Federal support has wound down

The 0% Greener Homes Loan (up to $40,000) closed to new applicants in October 2025, and the Greener Homes Grant ended in February 2024. The federal Clean Technology ITC (30%) covers solar but is for businesses, not homeowners. What remains for homeowners is the income-qualified Greener Homes Affordability Program, delivered through participating provinces. For most people, the real savings in 2026 are provincial, below.

Solar incentives by province

Net metering and utility rules differ by province. Pick yours for the details.

Alberta

Micro-generation lets you offset usage and earn export credits at your retailer's energy rate. Alberta's deregulated market means credit value varies by retailer and plan, so retailer choice matters. Calgary and Edmonton add CEIP financing.

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British Columbia

BC Hydro net metering credits exports against your bill, trued up annually; net excess at year-end is paid at a set per-kWh price, so systems are sized to annual load. CleanBC Better Homes adds rebates for some upgrades.

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New Brunswick
Underrated

NB Power offers residential net metering with bank-and-roll credits: surplus kWh carry forward month to month to offset later use, trued up annually. A low-competition market with real, proven demand.

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Ontario
Biggest market

Net metering credits exported solar kWh-for-kWh at the retail rate, carried up to 12 months, with no cash payout for annual excess. Time-of-use pricing makes self-consumption and storage more valuable.

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Solar incentive FAQ

Is the Canada Greener Homes Loan still available in 2026?
No. The 0% federal Greener Homes Loan closed to new applicants on October 2, 2025, and the Greener Homes Grant ended earlier (February 2024). Many solar sites still list them as available, which is out of date. The federal support that remains is the income-qualified Greener Homes Affordability Program, delivered through participating provinces. For most homeowners, the real savings in 2026 are provincial.
Is there a federal solar rebate or tax credit for homeowners?
Not a broad one. The federal Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (30%) covers solar but is only available to businesses, not individual homeowners. For homeowners, federal solar support has largely wound down, so the active programs are provincial, such as Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings Program and BC Hydro’s solar and battery rebate.
Which province has the best solar incentive?
Ontario and British Columbia currently have the strongest stacks, up to roughly $10,000 combined for solar plus a battery, though both come with a net-metering trade-off worth checking. New Brunswick has a smaller solar rebate that is winding down, and Alberta uses net billing rather than a rebate. Pick your province below for the details.
Did the Greener Homes Grant end?
Yes, in February 2024, and the Greener Homes Loan has since closed too (October 2025). Provincial net metering and rebates still apply. Be careful with older pages that still list either federal program as available.

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