Planning solar panels
You're curious whether your roof is worth panelling — and what the battery rebate actually covers.
See how this fits your house: get your free plan → (six short steps, no email)
What it usually means
- Ontario's HRSP now offers up to $10,000 for solar + battery — the first meaningful provincial support in years
- Roof age, orientation, and shading decide viability more than marketing does
- Efficiency first: a cheaper-to-run house needs a smaller, cheaper array
What an audit measures
- The audit establishes your real consumption baseline — the number a solar quote should be sized against
- EnerGuide documentation supports resale value of the whole package
Try first (cheap or free)
- Check your roof's age first — re-shingling under panels later is expensive
- Pull your annual kWh from your hydro account before talking to installers
The fix ladder
- Efficiency upgrades that shrink the target
- Solar + battery (up to $10,000 HRSP)
Rebates that apply
- HRSP (no assessment) Ontario — Heat pumps up to $7,500 ($12,000 ground-source), solar with battery up to $10,000, plus attic, thermostat and appliance rebates — no assessment needed
- Toronto HELP Toronto only — City loans up to $125,000 (or 10% of your home's assessed value) for energy retrofits, repaid on your property tax bill
Outside Ontario? See the rebates in your province or territory →
Want it diagnosed properly?
A registered energy advisor measures instead of guessing — blower door, thermal imaging, and a written upgrade report priced against rebates.