Current Residential and Commercial Solar Rebates
Residential
Canada Greener Homes Loan
The Canada Greener Homes Loan is a federal initiative designed to help Canadian homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient by financing eco-friendly upgrades. It’s part of the Canada Greener Homes Initiative, providing accessible 0% financing for eligible projects.
Key Highlights
- Loan Amount: $5,000 to $40,000 interest-free
- Term: Up to 10 years repayment
- Eligibility: Primary residences only (e.g. single-family homes, duplexes)
- Eligible Projects: Must follow EnerGuide evaluation recommendations
- Solar panels included
- How It Works:
- Get EnerGuide home evaluation
- Apply for loan based on retrofit recommendations
- Funds released after project completion and receipts
Benefits
- 0% Interest Financing
- Affordable Monthly Payments
- Lower Energy Bills
- Supports Emissions Reduction Goals
HRM Solar City Financing
- Provides low-interest financing (4.75%) over 10 years to install solar systems (electric or thermal) Halifax Homes for Sale+8Halifax+8Solar Assist+8
- Structured as a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loan, repaid via a Local Improvement Charge added to your property tax bill Halifax Homes for Sale+4Halifax+4Green Municipal Fund+4
- No upfront payment—municipality covers the cost and pays your contractor, you repay over time Solarthermalworld+8Halifax+8Nova Scotia PACE+8
- Financing stays with the property if it’s sold or can be paid off early without penalty Halifax
commercial
Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (CTITC)
The CTITC offers businesses a 30% tax credit on eligible commercial solar project costs, including equipment, installation, and permitting. The credit reduces federal income tax and can be carried forward if unused.
Key Benefits:
- Cuts upfront solar costs
- Speeds up return on investment
- Lowers long-term energy bills
Requirements:
- Applies to solar PV on commercial, industrial, and ag facilities
- Must meet labor and wage standards for full credit
- Can be stacked with other federal or provincial programs
Solar for Non-Profits Pilot
What’s Offered:
Up to $15,000 in rebates for installing solar (PV) systems.
Who’s Eligible:
- Non-profits or charities operating for at least 12 months
- Must be registered with one of the following:
- Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stocks (society, co-op, or limited guarantee company)
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA-registered charity)
- Corporations Canada (federally registered non-profit)
Rebate Details:
- $0.60 per Watt (DC) of installed capacity
- Covers up to 25% of eligible system costs (excluding HST)
- Maximum rebate: $15,000
Eligible Costs:
- All solar equipment and installation (excluding HST)
Ownership:
Organization must own the system (financing and lease-to-own are allowed)
Accelerated Investment Incentive
What is it?
A tax break that lets you write off more of your equipment cost in the first year, saving you money and improving cash flow.
Who Can Use It?
Any business owner who buys eligible equipment like:
- Solar panels, inverters, batteries (clean energy equipment – Class 43.1 or 43.2)
- Manufacturing or processing equipment (Class 53)
Equipment must be:
- Bought after November 20, 2018
- Installed and running before 2028
What You Need to Claim It:
- Proof of Purchase
- Final invoice showing total installed cost
- Breakdown of equipment, labour, design, etc.
- Proof of payment (e.g. receipts, bank statement)
- Class Identification
- A note that the equipment is in Class 43.1 or 43.2
- Product specs or datasheets (for solar/battery gear)
- System Commissioning Date
- Proof it’s installed and running (e.g. net metering approval)
- Ownership
- You must own the system and use it for your business
- You can’t claim if you bought it from a related party or through a tax rollover
- Tax Filing
- Your accountant must include the right CCA schedule in your T2 tax return
First-year claim should follow AII rules
