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solar installations rebate and loan programs
Ontario has made it easier than ever for homeowners to install solar. Solar equipment costs have dropped significantly compared to previous years, and with advancements in panel efficiency, fewer panels can now generate more power in a smaller space.
Rebates help reduce costs even further, making solar not only affordable but also a smart investment with a higher ROI—especially as electricity rates continue to rise each year.
In addition to rebates, the Canada Greener Homes Loan program also offers a zero-interest loan, payable over 10 years with no prepayment penalty, making the switch to solar even more accessible.
IT MAKE SENSE TO INSTALL SOLAR PANELS IN DURHAM REGION!
Take advantage of the various rebates and incentives offered to homeowners in Durham Region. By installing solar panels, you may be eligible for generous municipal rebates, Durham region Loans, and Canada Loans to help you offset the initial installation cost and start saving on your energy bills immediately.
If you are a homeowner in Town of Whitby, you can receive additional amount equivalent to the amount your will receive from Durham Region.
DURHAM DEEP RETROFIT REBATE
if you are a Durham Region resident and your home is connected to the grid, you can qualify for up to $10,000 rebates for installing solar panels. Rebates starts from $2,500 to $5,000 for all residents live outside of Town of Whitby.
Rebate is based on percentage of power usage reduction. Here you will see rebate example showing the amount of rebate per electricity used reduction percentage.
Residents of Town of Whitby can receive a matching amount of rebate from Durham Region that brings the maximum total of rebate to $10,000.
See sample of rebates
Energy Reduction Percent
Whitby Incentive
Durham Incentive
Total Incentive
50%
$2,500
$2,500
$5,000
70%
$3,500
$3,500
$7,000
90%
$4,500
$4,500
$9,000
100%
$5,000
$5,000
$10,000
You may visit their website to learn more details and how to qualify.
HOME RENOVATION SAVINGS PROGRAM
Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy, with support from the Ontario Government, have partnered to launch the new Home Renovation Savings™ program to help Ontarians improve home energy efficiency.
With this new program, homeowners can receive up to $10,000 in rebate for installing solar panels Behind-The-Meter with the optional batteries.
The rebate program offers up to $5,000 for new installations of solar panels and another up to $5,000 for batteries. Only batteries installed with solar panels qualifies. $1000/kW of solar panels, capped to $5,000; $300/kWh of batteries, capped to $5,000.
Sample calculation of rebate:
Assuming you are installing a 10kW of Solar panels, you will receive $5,000 in rebate. If you are adding a 10kWh of batteries, you will then receive $3,000. Total of rebate is $8,000
If you live in the Greater Toronto Area, a Home Energy Loan Program is available to you. You can take advantage of low-interest loan from the City of Toronto for up to $75,000 to fund your home improvements project including home energy -retrofit. The interest rate starts as low as 2% and you can repay the loan at any time, without penalty. Eligible improvements include energy-efficient furnaces, windows, doors, solar PV panels, insulation and more. You may use this program in conjunction with other rebate and incentive offerings.
Through its Energy Retrofit Loan program, the City offers low-interest loans to help building owners improve the energy efficiency of their buildings. All buildings located in Toronto are eligible.
The City offers financing for up to 100% of project costs, at a rate equal to the City’s cost of borrowing, with repayment terms up to 20 years.
If you live in the Ottawa area, you may be qualified for a zero-interest load of up to the lesser of $125,000 or 10 percent of the current value of your home to cover the cost of your home energy improvements.
While customers are responsible for covering the upfront cost of the initial and final home energy assessments, $600 will be reimbursed with your final rebate cheque if your initial energy assessment was completed on June 3, 2021 or later.
Yes, homeowners can participate in both programs but cannot receive duplicate rebates for the same qualifying energy efficiency improvements and energy assessments. For further clarity, you cannot apply for rebates for the same home energy assessment costs, heating system, water heating system, insulation upgrades, air sealing or the same windows or doors. Rebate stacking is not permitted with the Home Efficiency Rebate. The Canada Greener Homes grant is a federal offer and is not associated with Enbridge Gas.
Energy Audit is required to qualify for Durham Region Deep retrofit program. If you are applying for Home Renovation Savings program, an Audit is not required. However, if you are applying for a loan from Canada Greener Homes Grant, you will need an Energy Audit.
If you have completed an Energy Audit before February 5, 2024, you do not have to get an audit again provided that solar as retrofit is included in the report.
