Solar Rebates For Your Business

MAKE A SOLAR PV SYSTEM PART OF YOUR BUSINESS

For many businesses, energy use is highest during daylight hours — the same time solar energy is generated. A solar photovoltaic (PV) system allows your business to take advantage of the sun’s renewable energy, and our rebates help lower the cost of installation.

We offer a rebate of $0.75 per direct current (DC) watt installed on building’s connected to Manitoba Hydro’s grid.

Rebates are available for all solar PV systems sized appropriately to offset your building’s annual electricity consumption.

Approval from Efficiency Manitoba is required for all commercial solar PV systems before starting any work or purchasing or installing any portion of the solar PV system.

BENEFITS OF A SOLAR PV SYSTEM

There are many benefits to installing a solar PV system.

It lowers your operating costs by producing your own daytime electricity.
It mitigates the impact of future rate increases on your business.
It provides energy to your business in a sustainable manner.

DO YOU QUALIFY?

Your building has its own meter and an active Manitoba Hydro account billed at a commercial general service electricity rate.
You’re the building owner or designated representative of the building.
Your contractor is registered with Efficiency Manitoba.

DOES YOUR PROJECT QUALIFY?

All work must meet the Manitoba Electrical Code and any applicable local laws and regulations.
Your solar PV system must be designed by a person with the credentials as required by the Authorities Having Jurisdiction and installed by a person who holds an electrical contractor’s license.
Your solar PV system is designed to offset your previous annual energy consumption.
New buildings and building additions are also required to participate in Efficiency Manitoba’s New Building Program.
Your solar PV system must be new and purchased in Canada.

AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY FIRST APPROACH

Before installing solar, you should consider if your business is as energy efficient as possible. Improving the energy efficiency of your business can be a cost-effective first step that reduces the size of solar PV system required to meet your electricity needs.

Steps to Participate

CHOOSE A REGISTERED CONTRACTOR

Read the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions to see if you qualify for a rebate, then choose a contractor. Be sure to compare the proposed design of each contractor; pay attention to the costs and post-installation services.

If your preferred contractor isn’t a registered Efficiency Manitoba supplier, we can help them join our supplier network.
APPLY FOR PERMITS & APPROVALS

Your contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and ensuring your system complies with any municipal building code requirements before installing your solar PV system. Grid-connected solar PV system installations must comply with Manitoba Hydro’s interconnection requirements and be approved by Manitoba Hydro before starting any work. To learn more about grid-connected solar PV systems in Manitoba, visit Manitoba Hydro’s website.
GET APPROVAL FOR YOUR PROJECT

Once you’ve received interconnection approval from Manitoba Hydro, your contractor applies on your behalf for project approval with Efficiency Manitoba before purchasing or installing your solar PV system.

We’ll review your application and send approval by email. Be sure to receive approval before starting any work.
COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT & SUBMIT COMPLETION DOCUMENTS

Once your solar PV system is installed and operational, you and your contractor will need to sign a completion declaration and submit a paid invoice to Efficiency Manitoba.
RECEIVE YOUR INCENTIVE

We’ll review these documents and finalize your rebate.

FIND A
REGISTERED CONTRACTOR

MORE HELP IS AVAILABLE

Businesses can claim the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit for eligible investments in new clean technology property in Canada. To learn more, visit the Government of Canada web page.