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Renewable Energy Rebate Program
Rebates for renewable energy projects
Latest source updateLast Update: May 19, 2026Latest change: The program now adds Indigenous development corporations to eligibility and introduces a higher 75% rebate rate and $75,000 cap for community and Indigenous public applicants.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 19, 2026
Latest change: The program now adds Indigenous development corporations to eligibility and introduces a higher 75% rebate rate and $75,000 cap for community and Indigenous public applicants.
Renewable Energy Rebate Program updated
The Renewable Energy Rebate Program now includes Indigenous development corporations among eligible applicants and expands the applicants listed for the South Slave electric heating note. It also changes funding terms by introducing a 75% rebate rate and a $75,000 maximum for community governments, Indigenous governments, and Indigenous development corporations, while keeping the general 50% rate for most other applicants. The program page also refreshes related net metering and application links, but the core deadline and submission steps remain the same.
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
This program offers rebates of up to $75,000 for renewable energy projects in the Northwest Territories. It supports renewable energy systems and related heating projects, with funding based on eligible costs and project savings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Installation of solar electric systems
- Installation of solar thermal systems
- Installation of wind energy systems
- Installation of in-stream or micro-hydro systems
- Installation of biomass heating systems
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting documents for the proposed interconnection protection
- Single line diagram
- Protection scheme description and settings
- Equipment data sheets and commissioning report
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- NWT residents
- Businesses operating in the NWT
- Community governments and designated authorities in the NWT
- Indigenous governments in the NWT
- Non-profit organizations operating in the NWT
Who is not eligible
- Grid-connected renewable electricity projects in hydroelectric communities
- Portable or temporary solar PV projects
Eligible expenses
- Renewable energy systems and installation materials
- Inverters, electrical control systems, and monitoring equipment
- Batteries and wood pellet fuel handling equipment
- Installation costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Grid-connected renewable electricity systems in hydroelectric communities
- Removing an existing system
- Conventional backup heat or power systems
- Structural components of a building
- Operations and maintenance, spare parts, replacement batteries, and GST
Eligible geographic areas
- Northwest Territories
- Enterprise
- Fort Smith
- Fort Resolution
- Hay River
- Kátł’odeeche
Selection criteria
- Technical feasibility
- Potential energy savings
- Environmental benefits, including greenhouse gas reductions
- For community, Indigenous government, Indigenous development corporation, and non-profit projects: long-term usefulness may be considered
- For community, Indigenous government, Indigenous development corporation, and non-profit projects: lower operating and maintenance costs may be considered
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather the required supporting documents.
- Step 2: Submit to AEA
- Send the application by email, fax, mail, or in person.
- Step 3: Pre-approval and project completion
- Wait for AEA pre-approval before starting.
- Complete the project within 4 months of pre-approval.
- Step 4: Final submission
- Submit final invoices or receipts and photos after completion.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in the order received.
- Only complete applications with all supporting documents are considered received.
- The AEA may review technical feasibility, energy savings, and environmental benefits.
- A rebate is paid once the project is complete and operational.
- Applicants may need to provide monitoring data after installation.
Additional information
- Pre-approval is required before starting the project.
- Applications are processed in the order received, on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Funding can be fully allocated before the end of the year.
- Rebates are paid after the project is complete and operational.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Renewable Energy Rebate Program Program
What is the Renewable Energy Rebate Program?
This program offers rebates of up to $75,000 for renewable energy projects in the Northwest Territories. It supports renewable energy systems and related heating projects, with funding based on eligible costs and project savings.
How much funding can be received?
Renewable Energy Rebate Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Renewable Energy Rebate Program program?
To be eligible for the Renewable Energy Rebate Program program, you must:
Pre-approval required
Project in the Northwest Territories
New certified equipment only
What expenses are eligible under Renewable Energy Rebate Program?
Installation of solar electric systems
Installation of solar thermal systems
Installation of wind energy systems
Installation of in-stream or micro-hydro systems
Installation of biomass heating systems
Who can I contact for more information about the Renewable Energy Rebate Program?
You can contact Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA) by email at info@aea.nt.ca or by phone at (867) 920-3333.
Where is the Renewable Energy Rebate Program available?
The Renewable Energy Rebate Program program is available the province of Northwest Territories.
Is the Renewable Energy Rebate Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Renewable Energy Rebate Program is a Grant and Funding