Since April 2022, any Nova Scotia Power customer can install up to 27 kW under the Self-Generating Option, with no application needed for the option itself. Exports bank as credits against your own usage; the option is not designed for selling power, so size to your annual consumption.
Amendments to the Electricity Act introduced the Self-Generating Option effective April 22, 2022, allowing a generator or battery of 27 kW or less behind the same meter as your home[1].
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to 27 kW |
| Application | None for the option; electrical plans reviewed by NS Power Inspection Services |
| Exports | Banked as credits against your consumption |
| Purpose | Offset your own use, not sell electricity |
| Provincial rebate | None for homes (SolarHomes closed 2025) |
Your installer designs the system, submits electrical plans to NS Power's Inspection Services Team, installs after acceptance, and arranges rough-in and final inspections before energizing[1]. NS Power notes the option is not intended for selling electricity, so discuss expected output with your installer to size it properly[2].
Earlier versions of this page said year-end surplus is paid out in cash. We could not confirm that against NS Power's current terms, so we removed it: plan on credits offsetting your own consumption.
Halifax homeowners can finance through PACE-style programs offered by municipalities[3]. Business or farm? See Nova Scotia commercial net metering.
Confirm details with Nova Scotia Power. General information, not financial advice.
