Canadian Solar Incentives and Rebates

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Federal Government Incentives

Federal Solar Incentives

ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat

The ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat program runs from April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2011.  Incentives are offered to the industrial/commercial/institutional sector to install active energy-efficient solar air and/or water heating systems. The incentive will be based on a rate per square metre of collector area multiplied by a collector-specific Performance Factor and an Incentive Rate.  Eligible projects must be completed and commissioned within nine (9) months of the signing of a contribution agreement with NRCan.   Preliminary estimates suggest that, by 2011, the program will have supported installations in about 700 buildings.  As well, pilot projects will be conducted to increase the use of residential solar water heating systems (please note that this program does not offer incentives directly to homeowners).

More information .

Posted November 2008 

ecoENERGY for Renewable Power

This program provides a 1 cent/kWh incentive for up to 10 years to eligible low-impact, renewable electricity projects constructed over the next four years - April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2011.

More information .

Posted April 2007

ecoENERGY Retrofit

This program provides grants to homeowners and financial incentives to small and medium-sized businesses, industry and public institutions to help them invest in energy and pollution-saving upgrades.

More information on residential projects

Financial support for solar domestic hot water installation

More information on commercial/institutional projects

More information on industrial projects

Posted April 2007

Class 43.1 Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance and Canadian Renewable and Conservation Expenses

A 50% accelerated CCA is provided under Class 43.2 of Schedule II to the   Income Tax Regulations  for specified clean energy generation equipment. Eligible equipment includes solar thermal, solar air and solar photovoltaic equipment while project size restrictions have been eliminated.

Class 43.2 was introduced in 2005 and is currently available for assets acquired on or after February 23, 2005 and before 2012. For assets acquired before February 23, 2005, accelerated CCA is provided under Class 43.1 is 30%.

For more information visit   http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/industrial/financial-assistance/tax-incentives.cfm?attr=24

Other information available at   www.budget.gc.ca/2007/bp/bpa5ae.html

Posted Dec 2003, updated January 2008

British Columbia

The Province of BC provides provincial sales tax (PST) exemptions on renewable energy equipment including solar energy equipment.
For more information visit   here.

Innovative Clean Energy Fund

This fund will support the development of clean power and energy efficiency technologies in the electricity, alternative energy, transportation, and oil and gas sectors.
For more information visit   www.gov.bc.ca/empr/popt/innovative_clean_energy_fund.html

Standing Offer Program

BC Hydro is in the process of developing a Standard Offer Program which would see clean energy electricity projects up to 10 megawatts obtain a standard rate or payment for generated power. Solar energy projects will be acceptable in this program however the payment rates are not as supportive as other Standard Offer rates currently implemented in Ontario.
For more visit   www.bchydro.com/info/ipp/ipp51323.html

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Alberta

The Province of Alberta currently has no solar incentives in place however there are discussions regarding the implementation of a net metering program.

City of Medicine Hat Rebates

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Saskatchewan

Energy Star Rebate for New Homes

Saskatchewan residents who build or purchase a newly constructed ENERGY STAR qualified or R-2000 home between April 1, 2007 and March 31, 2008 are now eligible to receive up to $2,400 in rebates. This includes $1,000 rebate for the installation of a solar domestic hot water heating system.

For more information please visit www.saskenergy.com/saving_energy/energystarnewhomes.asp

Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses Retrofit Grant Program

The Government of Saskatchewan has extended and enhanced the Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses retrofit grant program until March 31, 2011. Individuals who qualify under this new program also qualify for the ecoENERGY Retrofit Initiative introduced by the Federal government on April 1, 2007. This allows existing homes which install a solar domestic hot water heating system to receive a combined $1,500 from the Saskatchewan government as well as the Federal ecoEnergy program.

For more information please visit   www.saskenergy.com/saving_energy/energuide.asp

Solar Heating Initiative for Today (SHIFT)

The SHIFT program provides funding for new solar water heating systems to large, non-residential consumers of hot water in Saskatchewan. The program is available for businesses, industries, multiple-unit residential buildings over three stories, public institutions such as hospitals and schools, and municipal and provincial facilities. The SHIFT incentive matches the ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat incentive level combining to provide up to 50 % of eligible project costs.

For more information please visit   http://ecoaction.gc.ca/ecoenergy-ecoenergie/heat-chauffage/sk-shift-eng.cfm

Net Metering Program and 35% Rebate on Start Up Solar Projects

Net metering allows individuals who use their own renewable energy sources to offset their consumption from SaskPower. Net metering is one program in a suite of sustainable and renewable energy initiatives that is designed to ensure that the province is supplied with safe, reliable and sustainable electricity now, and into the future.

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC), with funding from Saskatchewan’s Green Strategy, has up to $300,000 per year, for four years, to support net metering installations within the province. SRC will pay a one-time fee of 35% of eligible start-up costs up to a maximum of $100,000 (i.e., maximum $35,000).  Projects with generating capacities of 100kW or less, including solar photovoltaic projects, that comply with the local utility's net metering policies and enter into net metering contracts with their local electric utilities are eligible for funding under this program.

For more information please visit   www.saskatchewan.ca/Default.aspx?DN=dcdd9949-022b-4e98-98ab-9cfdeb87bf60

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Manitoba

The Province of Manitoba does not have any specific solar incentives however there are a variety of energy efficiency programs.

For more information please visit http://www.gov.mb.ca/est/climate/mb_doing/energy_efficient.html

Net Metering Program

Net Metering is available in Manitoba. Contact Manitoba Hydro at http://www.hydro.mb.ca/index.shtml   for more information.

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Ontario

Go Solar Ontario

"Go Solar Ontario, is a market transformation campaign that provides Ontario residents with the information and links they require to install solar energy systems to heat water or generate electricity.

For more information visit   Go Solar Ontario .

Renewable Energy Standard Offer Program

This is a type of Feed in Tariff program which pays solar energy producers a rate of 42 cents/kilowatt hour for grid tied solar power over a contract life of 20 years for projects under 10 megawatts.

For more information contact your local electrical distribution company for details and/or visit www.powerauthority.on.ca/sop

Also visit the CanSIA RESOP information page at this   link .

Net Metering Program

Electricity consumers in Ontario who produce some of their own power may take advantage of “net metering”, an initiative of the Ministry of Energy. Net metering allows you to send electricity you generate from renewable sources to the distribution system for a credit toward your energy costs. In essence, it’s a “trade” of electricity you supply against electricity you consume.

For more information please visit www.oeb.gov.on.ca/html/en/industryrelations/smallgenerators_sellingelectricity.htm

Home Energy Retrofit Program

To help homeowners save energy, save money and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the Ontario government has created the Ontario Home Energy Retrofit Program. More than $1300 in available Federal and Provincial incentives is available for the installation of a solar domestic hot water system.

For more information visit   www.energy.gov.on.ca/index.cfm?fuseaction=conservation.homeretrofit

Industrial/Commercial/Institutional Solar Thermal Heat

The Ontario government is making $14.4 million available over four years to encourage the industrial/commercial/institutional sector to convert to solar thermal heating. This initiative is piggy backing on the Federal ecoENERGY Renewable Heat Program. The Federal program allows businesses, industries, schools, universities, municipalities and hospitals to receive 25% of the cost of the installation of a solar thermal heating system to a maximum of $80,000. The Ontario Provincial government will match the Federal offer and contribute an additional 25% leading industrial/commercial/institutional solar projects to receive a 50% rebate on the initial upfront development costs.

To access the provincial grant you must first access the federal grant program.  
Qualifying details (and other key FAQ's) can be found at:  
www.ecoaction.gc.ca/ecoenergy-ecoenergie/heat-chauffage/conditions-eng.cfm#3

OPA Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program (Commercial)

The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) through the Every Kilowatt Counts initiative has developed a commercial incentive program.

Retrofitting an existing facility with newer equipment is natural business practise. Commercial building owners/tenants can retrofit their building with solar hot water heaters and other electricity saving equipment and receive a rebate from the OPA.

For more information visit the OPA and the   Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program .

Ontario PST rebate on renewable installations

The Ontario government is extending the retail sales tax rebate on qualifying renewable equipment to January 1, 2010 to encourage the use of solar and other renewable technologies. The program provides a full rebate on the PST paid for renewable equipment used for the installation of a solar, wind, micro hydro-electric or geothermal system, or enhancement to an existing system. Only residential households or residential builders are eligible for this rebate.

For more information visit   www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/refund/sesr/

Pilot Financing for Residential Renewable Energy

Residents in   Peel Region and part of York Region   are eligible for zero interest loans   up to $50,000, or rebates,   for the installation of alternative and renewable energy technologies in their homes, under a pilot program called PowerHouse, funded by the Government of Ontario and operated by Hydro One and Enersource. Residents of  Mississauga,  Brampton,  Caledon  and parts of York Region are eligible.   Both   PV and solar thermal projects   are eligible   under this program.   Projects must be completed by Feb. 15, 2009.

For full program details visit  www.powerhouseprogram.ca

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Quebec

Quebec Solar Incentives

The Province of Quebec does not have any specific solar incentives however you can visit l'Agence de l'efficacité énergétique ( www.aee.gouv.qc.ca/index.jsp ) for energy efficiency information.

For additional information on energy efficiency programs and incentives please visit the Hydro Québec website at   www.hydroquebec.com .

Net Metering Program

Hydro Québec has a net metering option which allows households or entities to feed surplus power generated from distributed systems, such as solar PV systems, into the grid.

For more information visit   www.hydroquebec.com/autoproduction/en/mesurage_net.html

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Nova Scotia

Commercial/Industrial Solar Hot Water & Solar Hot Air Rebate

Conserve Nova Scotia provides a 15 % rebate of the installed cost of a solar water heating system for residential, institutional, industrial or commercial use. The maximum provincial rebate is $20,000.

Also, Conserve Nova Scotia provides a 15 % rebate of the installed cost of a solar air heating system for residential, institutional, industrial or commercial use. The maximum provincial rebate is $20,000.

For further information please visit the   NS Conserve Website .

Residential Solar Hot Water Rebate - Energuide for Homes

Homeowners that take part in the Energuide program will have the option of receiving one Provincial solar water heating rebate:

1. The 15% rebate on the installed cost of the system + the $500 Federal rebate,
2. OR $500 Energuide matching Provincial rebate + the $500 Federal rebate.

* In most cases homeowners will get a higher overall rebate if they choose option #1.

For further information please visit the   NS Conserve Website .

Residential Solar Air Rebate

Conserve Nova Scotia provides a 15 % rebate of the installed cost of a solar air heating system for residential, institutional, industrial or commercial use. The maximum provincial rebate is $20,000.

For further information please visit the   NS Conserve Website .

Nova Scotia Power Net Metering Program

To provide more options when it comes to renewable energy, Nova Scotia Power has launched a new program called “ Net Metering”.  Residential and commercial customers are now able to connect small renewable energy generating units (100 kilowatts or less) to Nova Scotia Power's electrical grid.

The program provides Nova Scotians with a risk free way of meeting their own energy needs from renewable sources while still having the security of being able to draw from the provincial power grid when needed.
 
For further information please visit   Nova Scotia Power Website .

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Newfoundland

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New Brunswick

The province of New Brunswick does not offer direct solar energy incentives however they have initiated financial incentives in conjunction with the Federal ecoENERGY Retrofit program which can lead to the installation of a solar hot water heating systems upon recommendation by your ecoENERGY auditor.

Existing Homes Energy Efficiency Upgrades Program

The program is designed to provide New Brunswick owners of single-family homes with financial assistance to make their houses more energy-efficient in order to conserve energy. This program works in partnership with the Federal ecoENERGY Retrofit Program which will provide a $500 rebate after installing a certified solar hot water heating system.

Some of the incentives which this program provides include;

Efficiency NB will subsidize up to $400 of the cost of your ecoENERGY home evaluation.  
For more information please visit   www.efficiencynb.ca/coupon-e.asp

Efficiency NB will then provide a grant of up to $2000 or an interest-free loan of up to $10,000 to eligible New Brunswick homeowners who make energy efficiency upgrades to their home as recommended in their ecoENERGY Initial evaluation report.
For more information visit   www.efficiencynb.ca/Promo/indexpromo-e.asp

Energy Smart Commercial Building Retrofit Incentive Program

The Energy Smart Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program provides financial incentives of up to $2,000 towards an evaluation to determine the potential for energy efficiency upgrades in a commercial building and a maximum of $50,000 towards the energy retrofitting project costs.
For more information visit   www.efficiencynb.ca/business-e.asp

Start Smart New Commercial Building Retrofit Incentive Program

The incentive for an eligible building that meets the criteria is calculated as a one-time financial incentive equal to the difference between the estimated annual energy cost if the building were constructed to the MNECB standard, to a maximum of $60,000.

For more information visit   www.efficiencynb.ca/business-e.asp

NB Power Net Metering Program

NB Power has created a Net Metering Program which allows distributed renewable energy projects to connect to the electrical grid system.

For more information visit   NB Power

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Prince Edward Island

Renewable Heat Loan Program

Available to all homeowners, this program provides loans to assist in the installation of renewable energy equipment in Island homes. Eligible systems include solar air and solar domestic hot water systems. The Renewable Energy Loan Program provides loans up to $5,000 at an interest rate of six per cent – the money is paid back at a rate of $90 per month regardless of the loan balance.

For more information please visit the   PEI Office of Energy Efficiency .

Sales Tax Exemption

There is a Provincial Sales Tax (PST) exemption on small-scale renewable energy equipment. Items which are exempt from provincial sales tax include solar thermal and solar photovoltaic systems.

For more information please visit the   PEI Office of Energy Efficiency .

Net Metering

Newly established Net-Metering System Regulations make it more steam lined for Island homeowners, small businesses or farmers who have an interest in generating their own electricity to install small-scale generating systems (100 kilowatts or less).

For more information please visit the   PEI Office of Energy Efficiency .

Minimum Purchase Price Regulations

The Minimum Purchase Price Regulations establish the price which utilities must pay for power produced by large-scale renewable energy generators – that is those capable of producing more than 100 kilowatts of energy. The rate has been set at 7.75 cents per kilowatt hour with 5.75 cents of that as a fixed rate and 2.0 cents as a variable rate.

Solar photovoltaic systems are eligible under this regulation.

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Yukon Territories

Yukon Solar Incentives

The Government of Yukon does not offer any solar incentives however they do provide energy efficiency incentives and also coordinates an Energuide for Homes program in conjunction with the Federal Government. This program offers a $500 rebate for the installation of a qualified solar hot water heating system.

To learn more visit   www.nrgsc.yk.ca

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North West Territories

Energy Efficiency Incentive Program (EEIP)

This program provides rebates to residents for new energy efficient products purchased through NWT vendors which includes a $500 rebate for the installation of a qualified solar hot water heating system. EEIP also matches grants from Natural Resources Canada’s ecoENERGY Retrofit Program (an additional $500 rebate for installation of a qualified solar hot water heating system), which provides grants based on Home Audits recommendations for homeowners who  make their homes more energy efficient.

For more information visit   www.enr.gov.nt.ca/eps/EEIP.html

Community Renewable Energy Fund

The Community Renewable Energy Fund funds promising technologies that require demonstration in the NWT in order to prove they are feasible in the north.  Funding is available to Community and Aboriginal governments, GNWT departments, boards and agencies and non-profit organizations to establish feasibility studies or alternative energy demonstration projects as part of their operations. The objective of this fund is to promote projects that advance the knowledge and effectiveness of new clean energy technologies in northern environments.

For more information visit   www.enr.gov.nt.ca/eps/AETP.html

Small Renewable Energy Fund

The Small Renewable Energy Fund is available to assist residential homeowners and commercial businesses that want to incorporate commercially available, clean energy technologies into their home or business for the production of electricity. This program provides funding of up to one-third of the cost of qualified alternative energy systems. The maximum amount that will be provided to any recipient will be $5,000 per year. Eligible technologies under this program include solar PV systems.

For more information visit   www.enr.gov.nt.ca/eps/AETP.html

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