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Switch MOPC — Commercial Solar Financing
Administered by SwitchPACE CIC (Municipality of Pictou County). Businesses in the Municipality of Pictou County.
ActiveCommercial option announced Apr 2025; residential terms extended to 15 years.
Max amount
Up to $250,000 over 10 years for solar and battery installations.
Who qualifies
Commercial
Businesses in the Municipality of Pictou County.
Notes
The only true commercial PACE product in Nova Scotia.
SolarQuotes.ca aggregates public program information — we do not administer this incentive. Verify details on the official program site before applying. Last database review: 2026-08-01.
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