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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives
Incentives for behind-the-meter solar PV systems
Last Update: May 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 50
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Save on Energy now offers incentives for solar photovoltaic systems, industrial EMIS, and data centre cooling upgrades under the Retrofit program. The January 2025 update also broadened province-wide solar PV incentives and moved some lighting measures to the Instant Discounts Program.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Installation of behind-the-meter solar photovoltaic systems for load displacement.
- Installation of energy management information systems for industrial facilities.
- Prescriptive cooling upgrades for data centres.
Documents Needed
- Solar PV DER Worksheet
- Retrofit Program Application
- Supporting documentation for the project
- Participant Agreement
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial participants.
- Industrial participants.
- Institutional participants.
- Businesses with qualifying industrial facilities.
Who is not eligible
- New construction lighting projects.
- Projects that use net-metering agreements.
- Projects already receiving Instant Discounts for the same lighting measure.
Eligible expenses
- Solar PV equipment, inverter technologies, racking systems, and installation costs.
- EMIS equipment, third-party installation labour, and M&V plan preparation costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Lighting controls moved to the Instant Discounts Program.
- Net-metering or compensation agreements for solar PV projects.
- Reoccurring software subscription costs incurred after EMIS project implementation.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Save on Energy technical reviewers.
- Pre-approval confirms the project is eligible to proceed under program requirements.
- Some applications may require additional information, QA/QC, or photographs during review.
- After project completion, the post-project application and incentive invoice are reviewed before payment.
- Incentive payment is made after the invoice is approved in the Retrofit portal.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the Retrofit Portal.
- A Participant Agreement is required before proceeding.
- Some projects may be subject to QA/QC review.
- Save on Energy provides application support and portal guides.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives?
Save on Energy now offers incentives for solar photovoltaic systems, industrial EMIS, and data centre cooling upgrades under the Retrofit program. The January 2025 update also broadened province-wide solar PV incentives and moved some lighting measures to the Instant Discounts Program.
How much funding can be received?
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50 per project.
Who is eligible for the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives program?
To be eligible for the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives program, you must:
Commercial, industrial, or institutional participants
Behind-the-meter load displacement
Rooftop or wall-mounted systems
What expenses are eligible under Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives?
Installation of behind-the-meter solar photovoltaic systems for load displacement.
Installation of energy management information systems for industrial facilities.
Prescriptive cooling upgrades for data centres.
Who can I contact for more information about the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives?
You can contact Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) by email at retrofit@ieso.ca or by phone at 1-844-303-5542.
Where is the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives available?
The Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives is a Grant and Funding