Canadian Solar Incentives & Programs
by Province - 2026
Every province has different solar incentives - net metering, property-tax financing, and provincial rebates. Select your province below to see exactly what programs are available to you.
Solar Incentives Across Canada
Every province runs its own mix of net metering, rebates, and (where available) property-tax financing. Pick yours first - then scroll for Canada-wide programs and an Alberta CEIP deep dive.
Current & Past Federal Solar Programs
Net metering is available nationwide. Alberta also offers CEIP property-tax financing across 26 municipalities. Note: The Canada Greener Homes Grant closed in February 2024 and the Loan closed in October 2025 - both are listed below for reference.
CEIP Financing
Clean Energy Improvement Program
- No upfront payment required
- No credit check - based on property value
- Financing transfers to new owner if you sell
- Available for residential & commercial
- Often creates immediate positive cash flow
Greener Homes Grant
Canada Greener Homes Grant
- Closed to new applications since February 2024
- Existing approved applicants may still claim
- Was stackable with CEIP financing
- Visit NRCan.gc.ca for any successor programs
- No new applications currently being accepted
Greener Homes Loan
Canada Greener Homes Loan
- Closed to new applications in October 2025
- Final application deadline was January 20, 2026
- Was interest-free repayable over 10 years
- Was stackable with CEIP and the Grant
- No new applications currently being accepted
Net Metering / Net Billing
Available in all provinces & territories
- Credits for excess solar energy sent to grid
- Credits roll over month-to-month
- Available under provincial utility regulations
- No special interconnection fees in most provinces
- Typical savings vary by province and system size
CEIP Financing: Go Solar with $0 Down in Alberta
Alberta's Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) is available in select Alberta municipalities. Finance 100% of your solar installation through property taxes - no upfront payment, no credit check, and financing that stays with your property if you sell.
$0 Down Payment
Finance 100% of your solar system cost through property taxes. No savings required, no bank loans, no credit checks.
Positive Cash Flow
Your monthly property tax increase is often lower than your electricity bill savings, creating potential positive cash flow.
Stays With Property
If you sell your home, the CEIP financing transfers to the new owner automatically - a valuable selling feature.
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