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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives
Rooftop solar incentives
Latest source updateLast Update: July 31, 2026Latest change: The Retrofit Program content now shows broader eligibility, updated application steps, and revised supporting documents for solar PV and other retrofit measures.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 31, 2026
Latest change: The Retrofit Program content now shows broader eligibility, updated application steps, and revised supporting documents for solar PV and other retrofit measures.
Retrofit Program content updated
The Retrofit Program content now presents a broader program overview, with eligibility expanded beyond solar PV to additional retrofit measures and a wider list of eligible building types, including commercial, industrial, municipal, institutional, multi-residential, and agricultural facilities. The application process and support section now show the Retrofit portal login links, step-by-step application flow, application support details, and revised documents, including Program Requirements v1.2 effective June 30, 2025, Participant Agreement v1.2 effective June 30, 2025, and the Solar PV DER Worksheet version 3.2 effective June 30, 2026.
Funding available
$ 500
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives support commercial, industrial and institutional participants with up to 50% of eligible project costs. They are for behind-the-meter solar installations that displace load and reduce demand on the grid, including systems mounted on new or existing building rooftop(s).
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Behind-the-meter solar installations to displace load and reduce demand on the grid under Prescriptive Retrofit stream.
- Solar PV mounted on new or existing building rooftop(s).
Documents Needed
- Program Requirements
- Participant Agreement
- Participant confirmation form for equipment disposal and decommissioning
- Solar PV DER Worksheet
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial, industrial and institutional participants.
- Building owners or lessees of commercial spaces; lessees must have owner’s consent or authorization to participate.
Eligible expenses
- Labour and materials.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Wall-mount configuration for the Prescriptive Solar DER offering.
How to apply
- Contact your local distribution company to discuss the connection process and the allowable maximum capacity of the solar PV system.
- Sign up for a Retrofit Portal account if you do not already have one, as an account is required to submit a Retrofit application.
- Complete the Solar PV DER Worksheet and submit a Retrofit application for review through the Save on Energy Retrofit portal to receive application pre-approval.
- Receive approval to connect from your LDC and install the project.
- Receive approval from Save on Energy for your post-project Retrofit application and Retrofit incentive invoice.
Processing and Agreement
- Retrofit applications are reviewed through the Save on Energy Retrofit portal and receive an application pre-approval.
- After the project is installed, receive approval from Save on Energy for the post-project Retrofit application and Retrofit incentive invoice.
- Receive approval to connect from your LDC before installation.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives Program
What is the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives?
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives support commercial, industrial and institutional participants with up to 50% of eligible project costs. They are for behind-the-meter solar installations that displace load and reduce demand on the grid, including systems mounted on new or existing building rooftop(s).
How much funding can be received?
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives program?
To be eligible for the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives program, you must:
Commercial, industrial and institutional participants interested in behind-the-meter solar installations to displace their load and reduce their demand on the grid under Prescriptive Retrofit stream.
Building owners or lessees of commercial spaces; lessees must have owner’s consent or authorization to participate.
Solar PV must be mounted on new or existing building rooftop(s).
What expenses are eligible under Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentives?
Behind-the-meter solar installations to displace load and reduce demand on the grid under Prescriptive Retrofit stream.
Solar PV mounted on new or existing building rooftop(s).
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