Home solar guide
New Brunswick
Home solar in New Brunswick: full-value net metering, for now
A step-by-step guide to home solar in New Brunswick: 1:1 net metering, the closed rebate, NB Power's proposed changes and the approval timeline.
The full walk-through
A step-by-step guide to home solar in New Brunswick: 1:1 net metering, the closed rebate, NB Power's proposed changes and the approval timeline.
Energy charge15.84¢/kWhIncl. variance charge
Net metering1:1 kWhUp to 100 kW
Old rebateClosed May 27, 2026
Step by step
- Check your utilitySaint John Energy and Edmundston Energy have their own rules. This guide is for NB Power customers.
- ApplyYour installer submits the net metering application. NB Power targets 10 business days.
- InstallUsually 30 to 90 business days, with a wiring permit.
- Inspect and meterAbout 10 days for inspection, then a bi-directional meter.
- Switch onOnly after NB Power's written approval.
How the money stacks
| Program | What it's worth |
|---|---|
| Net metering | 1:1 kWh offset, up to 100 kW |
| Home solar rebate | Closed to new registrations May 27, 2026 |
| Registered projects | Must finish by Jan 31, 2027 |
| Property tax | Solar equipment exempt |
Sizing your system
Today, net metering credits your exports at the full 15.84¢. NB Power has proposed a lower export credit and a demand charge for net-metered homes. Until the Energy and Utilities Board decides, sizing to your own use is the safe choice.
Batteries
Under 1:1 net metering, a battery doesn't add savings. If the proposed changes pass, that could change, and batteries can be added later.
Questions to ask any installer
- Is the system sized to my last 12 months of usage, or to the roof?
- Which incentive are you counting in the price, and is it open today?
- Who files the utility application and the rebate paperwork?
- What are the panel, inverter and workmanship warranties, in years?
- What does the payback look like if export credits or rates change?
Our take
If you registered for the old rebate, your project must be finished by January 31, 2027. Don't leave it to the winter.
Sources · checked October 2026
For homes
Rates and programs at a glance
Electricity rates for homes
How homes pay for power
NB Power charges one energy price for every kWh, plus a monthly service charge. A small variance account charge sits on top of the base rate.
Energy charge15.84¢/kWh15.39¢ base + 0.45¢ variance
Service charge$30.82/month$33.82 rural/seasonal
EffectiveApril 14, 2026
What this means for solar
Net metering offsets your use kWh-for-kWh at that full price today. NB Power has proposed a lower export credit and a demand charge for net-metered homes, but the Energy and Utilities Board hasn't decided.
Saint John Energy and Edmundston Energy customers have their own rates and rules.
Sources · checked October 2026
Home solar programs
The short version
The home solar rebate closed to new registrations on May 27, 2026. What's left is full-value net metering and a property tax exemption.
Net metering1:1 kWhUp to 100 kW
Old rebateClosedPaid $200/kW, max $3,000
Finish deadlineJan 31, 2027For already-registered projects
NB home solar & net metering1:1 offsetRead the program →National Heat Pump RebateUp to $10,000 for below-median incomes, $2,000 for other households. Applications expected early 2027.Read the program →
- ApplyYour installer submits the application. NB Power targets 10 business days.
- InstallUsually 30 to 90 business days, with a wiring permit.
- Inspect and meterAbout 10 days for inspection, then the bi-directional meter.
- Switch onOnly after NB Power's written approval.
Sources · checked October 2026
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