The Home Renovation Savings (HRS) Program pays Ontario homeowners $1,000/kW for rooftop solar (max $5,000) and $300/kWh for a battery installed with new solar (max $5,000), each capped at 50% of cost. No energy assessment is needed — but rebate-funded systems cannot use net metering.
HRS is delivered by Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy with support from the Ontario government, and solar and storage are a single-upgrade measure that does not require a home energy assessment[1].
| Component | Rate | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Rooftop solar | $1,000 per kW | $5,000 or 50% of cost |
| Battery (with new solar) | $300 per kWh | $5,000 or 50% of cost |
| Combined | — | $10,000 |
A battery is optional: solar alone qualifies. The battery rebate is only available when installed at the same time as new solar, not for existing systems or standalone batteries[3].
Homeowners who take the HRS solar rebate are not eligible for net metering[2]; the system must be load displacement only. The Atmospheric Fund's analysis found a 10 kW net-metered system has roughly half the payback of a non-net-metered one even with the rebate, though the rebate can suit homes with limited roof space that want a battery[4]. Model both paths against 12 months of real usage before choosing — see Ontario home net metering.
Confirm eligibility and choose your path; install with a licensed contractor; pass the ESA inspection; submit proof of purchase and the inspection certificate; receive the rebate by direct deposit. Keep every receipt.
Toronto and Ottawa homeowners can finance the balance with HELP or Better Homes Ottawa.
Confirm current terms with the program administrator before purchasing. General information, not financial advice.
