The breakdown
The net-metering tradeoff
You can't take this rebate and also sign a net-metering agreement with your local utility. The rebate is for "load displacement" — using the power you generate yourself, not exporting surplus.
How to claim it
- Confirm eligibility via a quick form
- Select a contractor and get written pre-installation approval
- Installation is completed
- Contractor handles utility interconnection approval
- Rebate arrives after documentation is submitted
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Common questions
Does Ontario have a solar rebate for Kitchener homeowners?
Ontario doesn't have a dedicated provincial solar rebate right now, but net metering lets you sell excess power back to the grid, and some municipalities and utilities run their own incentives worth checking for Kitchener specifically.
Is solar worth it in Kitchener?
Ontario gets solid sun hours for solar, especially spring through fall. Without a rebate, payback typically runs 10–15 years depending on system size and your local electricity rates.
Next steps
View all Kitchener rebate programs → or check the official Home Renovation Savings Program site → for the current source of truth.