Solar Programs & Incentives

Interested in solar as a renewable solution? Solar systems or panels are the most common way you can generate clean, renewable energy at home or for your business. Please contact a member of our Renewable’s Team for more information.

FeatureSolar Net Metering Solar Load Displacement: Commercial IncentivesSolar Load Displacement: Home Incentives
Grid ConnectionYesYesYes
Excess Energy Sent to Grid:Yes, to earn credits.
(Credits can be carried over to the next billing period but expire after 12 months)
No, all energy is used on-siteNo, all energy is used on-site
Bill Savings:Via credits and reduced grid usageDirectly offsets grid usageDirectly offsets grid usage
Ideal For:Homes, small businessesLarge facilities, industrial sitesSingle/semi-detached home or row/townhome
Incentives in Ontario:None currently available
  • Incentives are available for small and large commercial, industrial, and institutional participants under the Prescriptive stream

  • Designed for behind-the-meter solar installations to displace load and reduce grid demand

  • Microgeneration projects (up to 10 kW DC capacity) are eligible for $1,000/kW-DC

  • Small-medium generation projects (greater than 10 kW up to 1 MW AC capacity) are eligible for $860/kW-AC

  • Up to 50% of eligible project costs.

  • Not Net Metering

  • Load Displacement only (injection to grid prevented)

  • Systems larger than 1,000 kW AC can be eligible, however the incentive amount will be capped

  • Get up to $5,000 for solar panels, plus the option to bundle with battery storage for an additional rebate, up to $5,000


  • Solar panels must be sized for load displacement only


  • Net metering is not permitted

  • Contact:SYNERGY NORTH
    Dan Dillion
    generator.connections@synergynorth.ca
    807‐343‐1037

    For more information please refer to our: SYNERGY NORTH CIA Form
    SYNERGY NORTH
    Jake Allen
    jallen@synergynorth.ca
    807‐343‐1022

    For more information please visit: Application Documents for the save on energy Retrofit Program
    IESO
    Ontario's Home Renovation Savings Program
    info@wholehomesavings.com
    1-866-449-8510

    For more information please visit:Home Renovation Savings Program