The breakdown
The net-metering tradeoff
You can't take this rebate and also sign a net-metering agreement with Hydro Ottawa. The rebate is for "load displacement" — using the power you generate yourself, not exporting surplus. If you'll mostly use what you generate, take the rebate; if you'd export a lot, model net metering against it first.
How to claim it
- Confirm eligibility via a quick form
- Select a contractor and get written pre-installation approval (required before work starts)
- Installation is completed
- Contractor handles Hydro Ottawa interconnection approval
- Rebate arrives after the contractor submits documentation
Solar installers in Ottawa
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Common questions
Does Ontario have a solar rebate for Ottawa 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 Ottawa specifically.
Is solar worth it in Ottawa?
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 Ottawa rebate programs → or check the official Home Renovation Savings Program site → for the current source of truth.