PEI Pauses Solar Electric Rebate Program

March 21, 2025

Rebate pre-approval letters for the Solar Energy Rebate program are currently on hold as the PEI government conducts a program review to ensure it continues to provide the best possible benefits to the most Islanders. We appreciate your patience. We do expect the program to be operational in the coming weeks. Check back for updates.

Clients who have already received a pre-approval letter will continue to have their rebates processed within 3 weeks of submitting paid receipts to efficiencyPEI.

While Islanders are encouraged to explore solar options with local contractors and begin the application process, they advise clients not to sign contracts or put down deposits until their pre-approval letter arrives from efficiencyPEI.

Current Incentives

Homes – $1,000/kilowatt DC installed, up to 40% of installed costs, to a maximum of $10,000.

  • To be eligible, the building must receive the residential rate on the electric bill.

Businesses – $350/kilowatt DC installed, up to 40% of installed costs, to a maximum of $10,000.

  • To be eligible, the building must receive the general service 1 rate or the small industrial rate on the electric bill

Farm buildings – $1250/kilowatt DC, up to 40% of installed costs, to a maximum of $35,000 

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