Ontario Battery Rebate 2026: What Homeowners Get
Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP) battery rebate. $300 per kWh, up to $5,000.
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Short answer
The Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP) battery rebate pays $300 per kWh, up to a maximum of $5,000. 50% of eligible project cost applies. Program status as of 2026-09-30: Active. Battery incentives change year to year in Ontario — confirm current terms at homerenovationsavings.ca before signing an installer contract.
How Much Ontario Pays for a Battery
| Battery size | Rebate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 kWh | Up to $1,500 | Full $300/kWh applies when 50% cap is not binding. |
| 10 kWh | Up to $3,000 | Full $300/kWh applies. |
| 13.5 kWh (Powerwall 3) | Up to $4,050 | Full $300/kWh applies at typical installed prices above $8,100. |
| 16 kWh | $3,750 to $4,800 | On low-cost systems the 50% of eligible cost cap can bind first. |
| 17+ kWh | $5,000 (cap) | $300/kWh times 17 kWh is $5,100 — the $5,000 program cap applies. |
Amounts are subject to 50% of eligible project cost. Rebates depend on program eligibility and available funding and are not guaranteed.
Who Qualifies
- Battery must be installed with a new solar PV system (retrofit-only battery is not eligible).
- Written pre-approval is required before any equipment is purchased or installed.
- HST is not an eligible cost.
- Homes on a net metering agreement are not eligible; the program uses load displacement.
- Installer must be enrolled in the HRSP contractor list.
- Owner-occupied primary residence in Ontario.
How to Apply
Confirm eligibility
Confirm you are an Ontario homeowner planning a new solar + battery install, not a retrofit-only battery, and you do not already have a net metering agreement.
Choose an enrolled contractor
Select a Home Renovation Savings enrolled installer. The list is published on homerenovationsavings.ca.
Get a written quote
Your installer prepares a quote that shows solar kW, battery kWh, and eligible costs excluding HST.
Submit pre-approval
Your installer submits the pre-approval application. Work must not begin until the pre-approval letter is issued.
Install and inspect
Install the system and pass ESA inspection. Retain all invoices and inspection records.
Submit final claim
Your installer submits the final claim with invoices. Rebate is issued to the homeowner after review.
Program contact: homerenovationsavings.ca. Processing: Processing times are set by the program and vary with volume. Do not book an install until written pre approval arrives.
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