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Net Metering Nova Scotia — Commercial (2026)

Nova Scotia's Commercial Net Metering Program covers systems over 27 kW up to 200 kW, or 1 MW for farms, fisheries and demand-charge customers. How it works.
Incentive
Commercial net metering 27–200 kW (up to 1 MW for farms, fisheries & aquaculture) + 30% ITC
Status
Open
Who it's for
Commercial
Last verified
October 10, 2026
At a glance · Businesses & farms

NS Power's Commercial Net Metering Program covers systems above the 27 kW Self-Generating Option, up to 200 kW for general commercial and up to 1 MW for farms, fisheries, aquaculture and demand-charge customers. Systems must be sized to your annual consumption, and a formal utility review applies.

The program lets NS Power customers generate their own renewable electricity to offset part or all of their use while still drawing from the grid[1]. NS Power filed the program's terms with the Utility and Review Board after the 2022 changes to the Electricity Act[2].

Size caps

CustomerCap
Self-Generating Option (any customer)27 kW, no application
General commercialUp to 200 kW
Farms, fisheries, aquaculture, demand-charge customersUp to 1 MW

The 27 kW Self-Generating Option is available to homes and businesses alike[1]; above that, the commercial program and its agreement apply[2].

What a commercial assessment covers

Twelve months of interval data, demand-charge analysis, structural review, interconnection feasibility, and ITC planning — because the system must be sized to annual consumption and demand charges still apply. Incentives: Nova Scotia business and non-profit incentives and the 30% ITC[3].

How large can a commercial system be?
Up to 200 kW for general commercial, and up to 1 MW for farms, fisheries, aquaculture and demand-charge customers.
Do demand charges still apply?
Yes. Credits offset energy; demand charges depend on your peak draw.
ReviewedOctober 11, 2026
Next reviewJanuary 11, 2027
AudienceBusinesses & farms

Confirm caps and terms with Nova Scotia Power. General information, not tax or financial advice.

GriffEnergy Research Team
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