Solar in Ontario

What a typical home in Toronto can expect, the rules for power you send back to the grid, and the incentives that are actually open today.

A sample home in Toronto

Our sample house with a $180 monthly bill on Toronto Hydro’s time-of-use plan, sized for the best long-term return.

Good fit for this sample

The system pays for itself in about 11.9 years of a 25-year life. It can cover about 82% of the electricity you use in a year.

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Net metering, 1:1 credits, 12-month rollover

Every kWh you export earns a credit against power you take from the grid later. Credits last 12 months, so a sunny summer can cover part of winter.

Installed prices in Ontario typically run $2.42 to $3.05 per watt, so a 7 kW system is roughly $16,940 to $21,350 before any rebate. Source

Home Renovation Savings Program — solarOpen
$1,000 per kW up to $5,000 (max 50% of cost). Systems must be sized for on-site use only; net metering is not allowed.
Home Renovation Savings Program — batteryOpen
Up to $5,000 (max 50% of cost) for a qualifying battery, with or without solar.
Toronto Home Energy Loan Program (HELP)Open
Low-interest financing repaid on your property tax bill. Check the City of Toronto for current terms.
Ottawa Better Homes Loan ProgramCheck status
Property-tax-based financing for energy upgrades in Ottawa. Confirm the program is open before you apply.
Canada Greener Homes GrantClosed
Closed to new applicants in 2024. Don't budget around it unless you already have an approved file.
Canada Greener Homes LoanClosed
The interest-free federal loan closed to new applicants on October 1, 2025.

Commodity prices are the OEB RPP prices from Nov 1, 2026. Delivery charges are approximate for this utility.