ONTARIO HOME RENOVATION SAVINGS PROGRAM

Solar + battery rebates for Ontario homeowners.

Eligible homeowners can receive up to $5,000 for rooftop solar and up to $5,000 for paired battery storage through Ontario's Home Renovation Savings Program. Smarter Power can help you understand eligibility, system sizing, pre-approval and installation requirements.

See Rebate Breakdown
✓ No home energy assessment required✓ Written pre-approval required✓ New rooftop solar projects✓ Battery must be paired with new solar
ONTARIO SOLAR + STORAGEAVAILABLE
COMBINED POTENTIAL REBATE$10,000subject to program and eligible-cost limits
SOLAR PV$5,000$1,000 per kW-DC · up to 50% of eligible costs
BATTERY STORAGE$5,000$300 per kWh · up to 50% of eligible costs
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Do not purchase or install equipment before written program pre-approval and required LDC approvals are received.

01Own an eligible Ontario homeOwner-occupied or tenant-occupied properties can qualify when the owner applies.
02Connected to Ontario's gridThe home must be connected to the IESO-controlled grid; Cornwall Electric is excluded.
03Install a new systemThe stream is for new solar PV and paired storage, not expansions or replacements.
04Use solar for load displacementHRSP-incentivized solar is not combined with a net-metering agreement for the same system.
REBATE BREAKDOWN

Two incentives. One coordinated home-energy project.

The rebate is calculated separately for the solar PV portion and battery storage portion of the project.

ROOFTOP SOLAR PV
$1,000/kW-DC

Up to $5,000 for solar

The solar rebate is based on installed DC generator capacity and is capped at the lesser of the calculated amount, 50% of eligible solar costs, or $5,000.

  • New rooftop solar PV system
  • Load-displacement sizing
  • Applicable municipal, LDC and ESA requirements
  • Written pre-install approval before purchase or installation
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE
$300/kWh

Up to $5,000 for battery storage

The battery rebate is based on installed storage capacity and is capped at the lesser of the calculated amount, 50% of eligible battery costs, or $5,000.

  • Must be paired with a new eligible solar PV system
  • Must be appropriately sized for the solar project
  • Designed primarily to store solar-generated electricity
  • Licensed electrical installation and required approvals
LOAD DISPLACEMENT, NOT NET METERING

Choose the program path before the system is installed.

Home Renovation Savings incentives are designed for projects that reduce electricity purchased from the grid by using solar on site. A homeowner receiving the HRSP solar/storage incentive cannot enter a net-metering or other compensation agreement for electricity exported from that incentivized solar system.

Important: If net metering is your priority, it should be evaluated as a separate project path before you commit to the HRSP rebate.
PROJECT PATHS
HRSP SOLAR + STORAGERebate-supported load displacement

Use solar behind the meter to reduce grid purchases and pair eligible storage with the new solar system.

NET METERINGSeparate utility arrangement

Excess generation may be credited under an LDC net-metering arrangement, but the same solar system cannot receive the HRSP solar/storage incentive.

HOW THE REBATE PROCESS WORKS

Pre-approval first. Installation second.

01Confirm eligibility

Review property ownership, grid connection, solar location, system goals and project scope.

02Design the system

Size solar for load displacement and select paired battery storage where included.

03Submit pre-installation information

Your contractor submits the required project information and coordinates utility connection requirements.

04Install after written approval

Once required pre-approvals are in place, complete the installation, inspection and post-project documentation.

WHAT SMarter POWER REVIEWS

Rebate eligibility is only one part of the project.

System design should also reflect the home's energy use, backup goals, electrical service, roof conditions and long-term operating strategy.

01Historical hydro use

Monthly and hourly consumption helps establish realistic solar and storage sizing.

02Roof and solar potential

Orientation, shading, usable roof area and structural conditions affect production and layout.

03Battery sizing

Capacity should reflect solar production, household load, ULO strategy and desired backup reserve.

04Electrical requirements

Service capacity, panel layout, backup circuits and LDC/ESA requirements shape the final design.

SOLAR + STORAGE REBATE FAQ

Common homeowner questions.

How much can I receive for solar panels?
Eligible rooftop solar receives $1,000 per kW-DC, up to 50% of eligible solar costs and a maximum of $5,000.
How much can I receive for battery storage?
Eligible battery energy storage receives $300 per kWh of installed storage capacity, up to 50% of eligible battery costs and a maximum of $5,000.
Can I get the battery rebate without installing solar?
No. Under this HRSP stream, battery storage must be paired with a new eligible rooftop solar PV system and sized appropriately for that system.
Do I need a home energy assessment?
No. The solar and battery storage stream does not require a home energy assessment.
Can I install first and apply afterward?
No. The program instructs participants not to purchase or install equipment before written pre-approval and required utility approvals are received.
Can I use net metering and also receive the HRSP solar rebate?
No. HRSP-incentivized solar is intended for load displacement and cannot participate in a net-metering or other compensation agreement for the same system.
Can I expand an existing solar system and receive the rebate?
No. The program is intended for new solar PV and storage installations rather than expansions or replacements of existing systems.
CHECK YOUR PROJECT

See how much solar + battery rebate support your home may qualify for.

Start with your address, energy goals and current hydro use. Smarter Power can review the rebate pathway alongside system sizing and project requirements.

Program information is based on current Home Renovation Savings solar and storage materials. Eligibility, rebate amounts and requirements can change; final approval is determined by the program administrator and applicable authorities.

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