Nova Scotia Residential Solar Guide
Nova Scotia offers some of the best provincial solar incentives in Canada, making residential systems highly affordable and fast-paying.
Nova Scotia Solar Highlights
- check_circleNova Scotia Power's Net Metering Program is protected and offers a 1:1 credit match.
- check_circleThe Solar Homes Program provides direct rebates of up to $3,000 for residential systems.
- check_circleExcellent local installer base and high consumer demand across the province.
- check_circleCombine provincial rebates with local clean energy financing programs.
Residential Solar Sizing & Siting
Homeowners in Nova Scotia can stack the Efficiency Nova Scotia SolarHomes rebate with local municipal clean energy financing, making the upfront cost very low.
Nova Scotia Power's net metering program guarantees a 1:1 match on your energy exports, ensuring full credit value for every kilowatt-hour produced.
Nova Scotia Solar Rebates & Incentives
SolarHomes Program (Efficiency NS)
Up to $3,000Direct rebate based on installed system size ($0.30 per watt) up to a maximum of $3,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SolarHomes rebate in Nova Scotia?
Efficiency Nova Scotia pays $0.30 per watt of installed solar, capped at $3,000 — which is reached at about 10 kW of capacity. You can still install a larger system (most NB Power-equivalent net-metering tiers run to 100 kW); the rebate just stops scaling beyond 10 kW.
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