Ontario HRSP Battery Rebate 2026: How to Get Up to $10,000 Back

What Is the HRSP Battery Rebate?

The Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP) is an Ontario government rebate that helps homeowners offset the cost of energy-efficient upgrades — including home battery storage and rooftop solar panels. It's currently the primary rebate program available to Ontario homeowners for these types of installations.

If you've heard of the Canada Greener Homes Grant, that federal program closed permanently in March 2024. The associated Greener Homes Loan also closed in October 2025. The HRSP is now the go-to incentive for Ontario residents looking to invest in solar and battery storage.

How Much Money Can You Get Back?

The HRSP offers two separate rebates that can be combined for a maximum of $10,000:

Battery Storage Rebate: Up to $5,000

The battery rebate is calculated at $300 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of storage capacity, up to a maximum of $5,000. The rebate cannot exceed 50% of the total cost of the battery system. For example, a typical 13.5 kWh home battery would qualify for $4,050 in rebates (13.5 × $300), while a larger system would hit the $5,000 cap.

Solar Panel Rebate: Up to $5,000

The solar rebate is structured at $1,000 per kilowatt (kW) of installed capacity, up to $5,000. A standard 5 kW rooftop system qualifies for the full $5,000. Again, the rebate is capped at 50% of total solar installation costs.

Combined: Up to $10,000

Install both solar and battery together and you can claim up to $10,000 in total HRSP rebates. There's also a broader program cap of $12,000 if you're combining with other eligible home upgrades. Important: the battery must be paired with a new solar PV system to claim both rebates.

Quick math: A $22,000 solar-plus-battery installation could drop to roughly $12,000 after the full $10,000 HRSP rebate — making the payback period significantly shorter.

Who Is Eligible for the HRSP?

To qualify for the HRSP rebate in 2026, you must meet these requirements:

• Property type: Single detached, semi-detached, row house, townhome, or mobile home on a permanent foundation
• Ownership: You must own the home
• Grid connection: Your home must be connected to the Ontario electricity grid
• Qualified installer: Installation must be completed by an HRSP-registered installer
• System pairing: The battery must be paired with a new solar PV system to claim both rebates

Homeowners in Barrie, Orillia, Huntsville, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Collingwood, Midland, and throughout Muskoka District and Simcoe County all qualify, provided they meet the above criteria.

Step-by-Step: How to Apply for the HRSP Rebate

One of the biggest advantages of the HRSP over the old Greener Homes program is its simplicity. Here's how it works:

1. Get a free quote — Contact an HRSP-registered installer (or let muskokaenergystorage.ca connect you with one) to assess your home and recommend a system
2. Confirm eligibility — Your installer verifies that your property and planned system meet HRSP requirements
3. Schedule installation — Once approved, your installer handles the installation and all required inspections
4. Rebate applied at point of sale — The installer applies the rebate directly to your invoice, reducing your upfront cost. No separate government application needed.
5. Enjoy the savings — Start reducing your hydro bills immediately using Ontario's ULO rate plan

What About the Greener Homes Grant?

The Canada Greener Homes Grant closed in March 2024 and is no longer accepting applications. The Greener Homes Loan program also closed in October 2025. If you missed those programs, the HRSP is your best option in 2026 — and in many ways, it's actually simpler to use since the rebate is applied directly by your installer rather than requiring a separate post-installation application.

Why Act Now?

Government rebate programs have a history of closing earlier than expected when funding runs out. The Greener Homes Grant is a prime example — many homeowners missed out because they waited too long. The HRSP is available now, but there's no guarantee it will last indefinitely. Locking in your rebate while the program is active protects you from future changes.

Additionally, Ontario electricity rates continue to rise. The sooner you install a battery system, the sooner you start capturing savings on the ULO rate plan, where overnight rates are just 3.9¢/kWh compared to 39.1¢/kWh during peak hours.

Start Your HRSP Application Today

The first step is simple: get a free, no-obligation quote from a qualified installer in your area. At muskokaenergystorage.ca, we connect homeowners across Muskoka District and Simcoe County with vetted, HRSP-registered installers — at no cost to you.