NB Power net metering lets your solar offset your consumption kWh-for-kWh; it is not designed for selling surplus. The home rebate closed to solar in 2026, and NB Power has proposed changes to net metering that the Energy and Utilities Board has not yet decided.
NB Power's program lets customers connect their own generation to its distribution system while staying connected for times their system cannot meet demand; it is not intended for the sale of excess electricity back to NB Power[2].
| Step | Typical timing |
|---|---|
| Submit application | With your system designer |
| Application approval | Target 10 business days |
| Installation | 30–90 business days |
| Inspection | About 10 business days |
| Meter upgrade | Target 10 business days |
| Grid connection | Target 5 business days |
Timelines are NB Power's published targets[1]. Every project needs a wiring permit and approval from the Department of Public Safety before connection, and you may only turn the system on after the bi-directional meter is installed and NB Power gives written approval.
NB Power's 2026/27 rate application (NBEUB Matter EL-003-2025) proposes a lower export credit and a demand charge for net metering, with grandfathering for earlier approvals. It is a proposal, not a decision — check the status before you sign[3]. Saint John Energy and Edmundston Energy customers have separate rules.
Business? See New Brunswick commercial solar.
Confirm current terms with NB Power. General information, not financial advice.
