Every Solar Rebate in Canada by Province (2026)
August 29, 2026
VerifiedAugust 28, 2026 (NB and NS updated October 15, 2026)
Next reviewNovember 28, 2026
AuthorGriffEnergy Research Team
SourcesOfficial program pages only
The short answer
In 2026 the biggest homeowner solar money in Canada is Ontario (up to $10,000) and British Columbia (up to $10,000). Alberta has no provincial rebate but strong municipal financing. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick lead on net-metering credit value rather than upfront cash. Federal grants for homeowners are closed.
Every province works differently, and most rebate lists online are out of date or quietly mix government money with an installer's own discount. This page tracks only real, verifiable program money, with the date we last checked each one. If a figure here is stale, that is our error — tell us and we will fix it.
Every province at a glance
| Province | Upfront rebate | Export credit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Up to $5,000 solar + $5,000 battery (HRS) | Retail-rate net metering — but you must choose rebate or net metering | Open |
| British Columbia | Up to $5,000 solar ($1,000/kW) + up to $5,000 battery | Flat 10¢/kWh under self-generation rate RS 2289; 1:1 net metering closed to new customers July 1, 2026 | Open (new rate) |
| Nova Scotia | None for solar since SolarHomes closed (Apr 2025) | Roughly 1:1 retail; NS Power energy rate about 19.1¢/kWh | Net metering open |
| New Brunswick | THESP closed to new solar (May 2026) | 1:1 retail at 15.39¢/kWh for now; change proposed for approvals after Oct 31, 2026 | Net metering open |
| Alberta | No provincial rebate; CEIP financing to $50,000 in 29 municipalities | Micro-generation net billing | Municipal only |
| Federal | Greener Homes Grant and Loan both closed | Clean Tech ITC is 30% but business-only | Closed to homeowners |
Ontario
The Home Renovation Savings Program pays $1,000/kW for solar to a $5,000 cap, and $300/kWh for a paired battery to another $5,000 — each capped at 50% of what you spend. Rooftop only, pre-approval required before you buy anything, and the battery must go in with new solar. The catch most sites bury: taking the rebate means giving up net metering, because the program funds load-displacement systems.
Full guide: Ontario solar and battery rebate.
British Columbia
BC Hydro offers up to $5,000 for solar ($1,000/kW) and up to $5,000 for a paired battery, capped at 50% of cost, plus a PST exemption on equipment. Three 2026 changes matter. Battery-only projects stopped being eligible on April 1, 2026. From June 1, 2026 your installer must be a Home Performance Contractor Network member or the rebate is void. And following a BCUC decision on March 24, 2026, the 1:1 net metering rate (RS 1289) closed to new customers on July 1, 2026 — new solar customers are on self-generation rate RS 2289, which pays a flat 10¢/kWh for exported power. Accepting the rebate means accepting RS 2289. Model payback on 10¢, not on old net-metering assumptions.
Full guide: BC's 2026 solar rule changes.
Nova Scotia
SolarHomes closed to homeowners in April 2025, so there is no upfront provincial rebate. What Nova Scotia does have is among the most valuable net metering in the country — roughly full retail credit at about 19.1¢/kWh, with 12-month rollover. Because power is expensive here, the ongoing credit often outperforms a one-time rebate elsewhere.
Full guide: Nova Scotia solar after SolarHomes.
New Brunswick
NB Power credits solar 1:1 at the retail rate of 15.39¢/kWh. The THESP rebate closed to new solar applicants in May 2026. NB Power's pending filing (Matter EL-002-2026) would replace 1:1 credits with a value-of-solar export credit and add a residential demand charge from April 1, 2027. It is not approved, but under the filing, systems with an approved application by October 31, 2026 and an inspection by October 31, 2027 keep current terms to March 31, 2037. Details: NB Power net-metering changes.
Alberta
No provincial rebate exists today. The real tools are municipal: Clean Energy Improvement Program financing up to $50,000 repaid through property taxes across 29 municipalities, plus town rebates such as Banff at $450/kW (max $9,000) and Medicine Hat's HAT Smart up to $5,000. Alberta also has micro-generation net billing and no provincial sales tax.
Full guide: what Alberta homeowners get.
The federal picture
The Canada Greener Homes Grant closed in 2024 and the interest-free loan closed October 1, 2025. The 30% Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit runs through 2033 but is claimable by taxable corporations and incorporated farms — not individual homeowners. Any quote that applies it to a homeowner's math is wrong.
Which province has the best solar incentives in 2026?
For upfront cash, Ontario and British Columbia both reach $10,000 combined for solar and battery. For lifetime value, Nova Scotia's near-retail net metering is arguably stronger because of high power rates.
Can I stack a provincial rebate with the federal 30% credit?
Not as a homeowner. The 30% Clean Tech ITC is business-only. Homeowners stack provincial, municipal, and utility programs instead.
Are there rebates for a battery on its own?
Generally no. Ontario requires the battery to be paired with new solar, and BC ended battery-only eligibility on April 1, 2026.
How often is this page updated?
Every figure carries a verification date and we review the page quarterly, or sooner when a program changes.
Primary sources
- Save on Energy / Enbridge Gas — Home Renovation Savings Program terms (Ontario)
- BC Hydro — Solar and battery rebate terms; self-generation rate updates (RS 1289 closure, RS 2289); HPCN requirement effective June 1, 2026
- BC Utilities Commission — Decision on BC Hydro net metering service rate application, March 24, 2026
- Efficiency Nova Scotia / Nova Scotia Power — net metering and SolarHomes closure
- NB Power and NB Energy and Utilities Board — net-metering rate and pending Matter EL-002-2026
- Alberta Municipal Climate Change Action Centre — CEIP participating municipalities; Town of Banff and City of Medicine Hat program pages
- Natural Resources Canada / Department of Finance Canada — Greener Homes closures; Clean Technology ITC eligibility
All figures verified against official program sources on August 28, 2026, and scheduled for review by November 28, 2026. Programs can change or close without notice — confirm current terms with the administrator before signing a contract. General information, not tax or financial advice.
