Save on Energy's Retrofit program pays $1,000/kW-DC for systems up to 10 kW and $770/kW-AC above 10 kW (to 1 MW), up to 50% of cost, for load-displacement solar. The alternative is net metering up to 500 kW. Incorporated businesses add the 30% Clean Technology ITC.
Earlier versions of this page listed $860/kW; Save on Energy cut that to $770/kW-AC on June 30, 2026[1]. We also removed a claim that Toronto's HELP and Better Homes Ottawa finance business solar; both are homeowner programs.
| Program | Value | Who |
|---|---|---|
| Save on Energy Retrofit — solar DER | $1,000/kW-DC ≤10 kW; $770/kW-AC >10 kW; ≤50% of cost | Commercial, industrial, institutional, multi-unit residential |
| Net metering (alternative) | Export credits, up to 500 kW | Any business customer |
| Clean Technology ITC | 30% refundable (20% without labour election) | Taxable corporations & incorporated farms |
| Accelerated CCA | Class 43.1 / 43.2 | Businesses |
The incentive covers behind-the-meter solar for commercial, multi-unit residential, industrial and institutional customers under the Prescriptive stream[2]. Systems are intended for load displacement, and projects above 1 MW-AC are eligible but the incentive is capped at 1 MW-AC and 50% of eligible cost[3]. Submit the Retrofit application before any binding purchase commitment.
Utilities present the Retrofit incentive and net metering as alternatives[2]. See Ontario commercial net metering for how to choose.
Incorporated businesses claim the refundable Clean Technology ITC on eligible solar and storage — 30% with the labour election[4]. The Save on Energy incentive reduces the ITC cost base. See our ITC guide.
Save on Energy expects another program update in fall 2026; confirm current rates before applying. General information, not tax or financial advice.
