MunicipalNova ScotiaBoth
SwitchPACE Residential Programs (Switch West Hants, Switch MOPC, HalifACT)
Administered by SwitchPACE CIC / HRM / West Hants / Pictou County. Residential only (except MOPC commercial stream above).
ActiveHalifACT Home Energy Upgrade Program launched with HRM Apr 8 2026.
Max amount
Residential maximums vary by municipality (n.a. as a single figure). Solar financing terms extended to 15 years.
Who qualifies
Both
Residential only (except MOPC commercial stream above).
Notes
Residential — background context only for commercial/farm dashboard.
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.
Other solar incentives in Nova Scotia
Provincial · Commercial
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Business Energy Rebates: Commercial Solar PV
Max: $0.25/kWh of annual energy production, capped at lesser of $30,000/project or 50% of material costs (installed after May 15 2024).
Municipal · Both
Halifax Solar City
Max: Finance full capital cost (or portion). Repaid over 10-yr term, fixed 4.75%, via Local Improvement Charge. Covers PV, solar hot air, solar hot water.
Municipal · Commercial
Switch MOPC — Commercial Solar Financing
Max: Up to $250,000 over 10 years for solar and battery installations.
Municipal · Both
Clean Energy Financing (Clean Foundation)
Max: Per-municipality maximums vary (n.a. as single figure). Comparison: Town of Wolfville PACE caps at lesser of 15% of assessed value or $40,000, min $3,000, 5/10/15-yr terms — excludes govt/business/institutional owners.
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