The breakdown
The net-metering tradeoff
You can't take this rebate and also sign a net-metering agreement with your local distribution company. The rebate is designed for "load displacement" — using the power you generate yourself, not exporting surplus back to the grid. If you plan to export a lot of power, net metering may pay off better long-term; if you'll mostly use what you generate, take the rebate. Your installer can help you model both.
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 local utility interconnection approval
- Rebate arrives after the contractor submits documentation
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Common questions
Does Ontario have a solar rebate for Toronto 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 Toronto specifically.
Is solar worth it in Toronto?
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 Toronto rebate programs → or check the official Home Renovation Savings Program site → for the current source of truth.