Ontario Solar & Battery Rebate Guide — HRSP Program for Muskoka & Simcoe County
The Ontario Home Renovation Savings Program offers homeowners up to $10,000 in rebates for solar panels and battery storage. Here's everything you need to know.
Ontario Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP)
The HRSP is an Ontario government rebate program designed to help homeowners invest in energy-efficient home upgrades, including solar panels and battery storage systems. The program provides direct financial incentives to reduce the upfront cost of these installations.
Solar Panel Rebate
Up to $5,000 back on qualifying solar panel installations for your Ontario home.
Battery Storage Rebate
Up to $5,000 back on qualifying home battery storage system installations.
Rebates are capped and cannot exceed a share of the project cost. Taking the solar rebate means giving up net metering for the life of the system, so ask the installer whether the rebate or net metering comes out ahead for your home. Check Save on Energy for the current amounts and rules before you rely on them: saveonenergy.ca/homerenovationsavings.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Ontario HRSP rebate on solar panels and battery storage, you must meet these requirements:
Who Qualifies
- Ontario homeowners (Save on Energy lists which home types qualify)
- Existing Ontario hydro customer
- Property must be a residential dwelling
- Installation by a contractor who meets the program's requirements
- Equipment must meet program specifications
How to Claim
- Tell us about your project and we pass your enquiry to an independent local installer
- Ask the installer how the rebate application works for your system
- Save on Energy sets who applies, what paperwork is needed and how the rebate is paid
- The battery rebate needs new solar installed at the same time
- Installation must be completed by the program deadline
ULO vs TOU Rate Comparison
Your rate plan affects what a battery can do for your bill. The Ultra-Low Overnight (ULO) plan suits homes that can move their electricity use to overnight hours, which a battery does automatically.
| Rate Period | ULO Plan (¢/kWh) | Standard TOU (¢/kWh) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra-Low Overnight (11pm–7am) | 3.7 | — |
| Weekend Off-Peak / TOU Off-Peak | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Mid-Peak | 14.6 | 14.6 |
| On-Peak | 37.7 | 18.9 |
Rates set by the Ontario Energy Board, in effect November 1, 2026 (verified 2026-10-23). Source: oeb.ca. The gap between the ULO overnight price (3.7¢) and the weekday on-peak price (37.7¢, 4–9 p.m.) is what a battery takes advantage of. The Ontario Electricity Rebate (15.7% from November 1, 2026) is applied as a credit on your bill.
How a Battery Saves on the ULO Plan
On the ULO plan a battery can charge overnight at 3.7¢/kWh and power your home during the 37.7¢/kWh weekday peak (4–9 p.m.). How much that saves depends on how much electricity you use at peak, your rate plan and the size of the system. Payback depends on your usage, rates, rebates and the installed price, so ask the installer for an estimate for your home.
The HRSP battery rebate is up to $5,000 and requires new solar installed under the same program. A standalone battery, or a battery added to an existing solar array, does not qualify. The program can change or end at any time, so check Save on Energy for its current status.