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Greener Homes program: RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM - Coggle Diagram
Greener Homes program: RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM
Renewable energy is energy derived from natural processes that are replenished at a rate that is equal to or faster than the rate at which it is consumed. Under the Canada Greener Homes Grant, you can receive a grant for installing a solar photovoltaic (PV) system (including panels and an inverter) that converts sunlight directly into electricity. If you want to purchase batteries for storing the solar energy from your PV system, a portion of the cost may be eligible for a grant under climate resiliency grants.
Eligibility criteria for a grant:
All equipment must be purchased in Canada.
Online purchases are only eligible if they are ordered from an online distributor in Canada.
The system must be composed of one or more PV panels and an inverter certified to CSA Standards.
The total system peak power capacity must be equal to or greater than 1.0 kW DC.
For a grid connected* system, a copy of the letter of approval or permission for interconnection issued by the local electrical or building authority is required.
Additional Information:
There are no national nor provincial certifications for PV system designers/installers. You may retain a contractor or design and install the system yourself. If you decide to implement your own retrofits, note that personal labour costs are not eligible for a grant.
For an off-grid** system, you should ensure that the system was designed and installed in accordance with local building and electrical codes.
It is recommended that you have a qualified PV professional assess your home and identify it as “Solar Ready” before your pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation.
Solar panels can be mounted on the house or ground, as long as they are on the property / land of the house associated with your application.
It is recommended that roof-top installations, both grid-connected and off-grid, meet the requirements of SPE-900-13 Solar photovoltaic rooftop-installation best practices guideline developed by CSA.
Building permits may be required for both off-grid and grid-connected installations.
Grid-connected system: the solar photovoltaic system is connected such that it can deliver power to a supply authority system.
**Off-grid system: the solar photovoltaic system does not deliver power to a supply authority system. The house is not connected to the electricity grid; utility power is not available to the home and the only source of power is renewable energy.
Option:
Install solar panels (photovoltaic system) equal to or greater than 1.0 kW DC
Incentive amount
Home - $ 1,000 per kW
MURBS - $ 1,000 kW
Incentives are pro-rated based on the added capacity to the house; for example, if you are adding 3.5 kW PV capacity to your home, you are eligible for a $3,500 grant.