Provincial & Territorial Solar Rebates: A Region-By-Region Guide

Introduction

Beyond federal grants and loans, each province and territory in Canada offers its own suite of rebates, top-ups, and financing programs for solar PV and other net-zero upgrades. In this post, we’ll group them by region—so you can quickly find every dollar you’re eligible for in your backyard, from B.C. to Nunavut.

Western Canada

British Columbia (CleanBC Better Homes)

• Heat-pump rebates: up to $16,000 (low-income); $10,500 standard; +$3,000 northern communities
  
• Insulation, windows/doors, ventilation: up to $1,250 per measure
  
• Free energy coaching: one-on-one support to maximize savings
  

Alberta

• Micro-generation net-billing credits: for systems ≤5 MW via the Alberta Utilities Commission
  
• Solar rebates (select municipalities): check your local utility for top-ups
  

Saskatchewan

• Retrofit rebates: up to $1,800 for energy-efficient upgrades
  
• Energy evaluation credit: $200 toward pre-retrofit assessment
  
• Home Renovation Tax Credit: 10.5% on $4,000 of expenses (max $420; seniors $525)

Manitoba

• Home Energy Efficiency Loan: low-interest financing up to $20,000 (solar PV eligible)
  
• Efficiency Manitoba Rebates:
  
  • $100 per ENERGY STAR window (max $2,000)
    
  • $400 post-retrofit assessment credit
    

Ontario & Québec

Ontario (Home Renovation Savings Program)

• Solar & battery: 30% rebate up to $10,000
  
• Heat pumps: 30% rebate up to $12,000
  
• Insulation, windows/doors, air sealing: various rebates up to $7,700
  
• Assessment credit: $600
  

Pro tip: Ontario’s program allows you to apply for multiple measures in one application—bundle solar with insulation or heat pumps to hit maximum rebates.

Québec

• Rénoclimat Grants: up to $20,000 (single) or $40,000 (duplex) + $150 audit reimbursement
  
• Hydro-Québec LogisVert:
  
  • $800/kW for solar PV (max $6,700)
    
  • $140 per 1,000 BTU/h for heat-pump + insulation bundles
    

Atlantic Canada

New Brunswick

• Total Home Energy Savings: assessments, insulation, windows/doors, heat pumps + oil-to-pump top-ups for low/middle incomes
  

Nova Scotia

• Home Energy Assessment: rebates up to $5,000 post-audit
  
• Heating System Rebates: heat pumps up to $5,000; electric storage stoves up to $2,000; income-based top-ups
  

Prince Edward Island

• ASHP rebates: $1,200–$2,400 (low-income); central ASHP $2,500–$4,500
  
• Insulation & air-sealing grants: up to $4,000
  
• ENERGY STAR windows/doors: point-of-sale rebates

Northern Territories

Yukon

• Affordable Heat Pump: rebates up to $24,000 + $250 oil-to-pump bonus
  
• Renewable Energy Rebate: $800/kW (max $5,000/year) for solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal
  
• Good Energy Rebates: insulation ($2,500–$12,000), air-sealing ($5,000)
  

Northwest Territories

• Arctic Energy Alliance: appliances, wood/pellet stoves, thermostats, pumps, LED lighting & enhanced insulation rebates

Nunavut

• Renewable Energy Homeowners Grant: 50% of eligible solar PV net-metering costs, up to $30,000
  
• Support requirements: permits, assessments & data-sharing agreements

Claiming & Stacking Tips

1. Confirm eligibility windows and application deadlines in your jurisdiction.
   
2. Sequence correctly: federal audit → provincial application → retrofit → post-audit.
   
3. Bundle upgrades (e.g., solar + heat pump + insulation) to maximize combined rebate limits.
   
4. Save every receipt and audit report—missing paperwork can delay or reduce your rebates.
   

Conclusion

Provincial and territorial rebates can slash your net solar costs—and when layered atop federal grants and loans, the savings add up fast.