Federal

ecoEnergy Retrofit for Homes Program:

• $1250 grant for solar domestic water heating systems(with pre and post-retrofit energy evaluations)Details: http://www.ecoaction.gc.ca/ecoenergy-ecoenergie/retrofithomes-renovationmaisons-eng.cfm

Section 43.2 Tax Incentives (commercial projects only):

• A 50% accelerated CCA is provided under Class 43.2 of Schedule II to the Income Tax Regulations for specified clean energy generation equipment. Eligible equipment includes solar thermal, solar air and solar photovoltaic equipment while project size restrictions have been eliminated.  Depreciation of the solar asset can only be applied to solar revenues unless the business is involved in manufacturing or processing, mining or the sale, distribution or production of energy of any kind.
• For more information please click here or contact us.

Ontario

microFIT and FIT program – click to learn more

Alberta

*NEW* Growing Forward Solar PV Equipment Pilot Program (agricultural):

• Applicant must be a bona-fide farmer (min $10,000 farm income and farm fuel number) with a Growing Forward registration number
• Minimum 2.2kW grid tied solar electric system
• Funding varies with system size; up to a maximum of $19,500 per system.  This represents 30-60% of the system cost in most cases.
• $2.5/Watt for 2200-3000 Watts; $2/Watt for next 3001-6000 Watts; $1.5/Watt for 6001-10000 Watts
• More info at:  http://www.growingforward.alberta.ca/ProgramAreas/EnhancedEnvironment/EnergyEfficiency/RenewableEnergyProgram/index.htm

Medicine Hat’s HAT Smart program (residential):

• $1,000 grant for solar electric or solar thermal systemProgram Ends March 31, 2012 (or when fully subscribed).  More info at: http://hatsmart.ca/Residential%20Incentive%20Programs/Residential%20Solar%20Installations/Residential%20Solar%20System%20Purchase.asp

Medicine Hat’s HAT Smart program (commercial):

• Grant for 25% of total solar electric or solar thermal system cost up to maximum of $5,000 per applicantProgram Ends March 31, 2012 (or when fully subscribed).  More info at: http://hatsmart.ca/Commercial%20Incentive%20Programs/Commercial%20Solar%20Installations.asp

North West Territories

Small Renewable Energy Fund – residential property/buildings/assets to reduce fuel use:

• Grant of one third of system costs up to $5,000/year.  More info at: http://www.enr.gov.nt.ca/_live/documents/content/Small_renewable_energy_fund.pdf

Medium Renewable Energy Fund – commercial businesses (on or off-grid) to reduce fuel use:

• Grant of one third of system costs up to $15,000/year.  More info at: http://www.enr.gov.nt.ca/_live/documents/content/medium_renewable_energy_fund.pdf

Community Renewable Energy Fund – governments, departments, boards, agencies, non-profits:

• Grant of up to 50% of system cost up to $50,000/year.  More info at: http://www.enr.gov.nt.ca/_live/documents/content/Community_renewable_energy_fund.pdf

Saskatchewan

Grant of 35% on solar electric system costs up to max. of $35,000:

• Deadlines and info at:http://www.src.sk.ca/html/research_technology/energy_conservation/net_metering/index.cfm

Keep in mind that incentive programs can change quickly and the information above may not always be completely up to date. Please contact SkyFire Energy for the most up to date information.