Going Solar In New Brunswick
Rebates, Sunshine, Financing, & Net Metering for Solar Power in New Brunswick
From the Bay of Fundy to Grand Falls Gorge, New Brunswick is an amazing place to live.
You can make it even better by helping develop a more sustainable energy future through Solar
Total Home Energy Savings Program (THESP)
Once meeting a couple of conditions this program for New Brunswick solar incentives will offer you $200 - $300/kW
Incentive amounts may change so we encourage you to explore more on their official website: Total Home Energy Savings Program
On average New Brunswick solar systems would produce 1,146 kWh/year
1,148 kWh/year - Fredericton, New Brunswick
1,143 kWh/year - Moncton, New Brunswick
1,160 kWh/year - Dalhousie, New Brunswick
1,133 kWh/year - Saint John, New Brunswick
Sourced from: Photovoltaic and Solar Resource Maps
Sunshine is a beautiful thing all year long - even in the winter!
Average # of days with any measurable amount of sunshine per year:
294 days - Fredericton, New Brunswick
293 days - Moncton, New Brunswick
293 days - Dalhousie, New Brunswick
283 days - Saint John, New Brunswick
Sourced from: Weather averages for Canada
New Brunswick’s main electricity provider is NB Power
Energy Charge: $0.11/kWh
Fixed monthly service fee: $23.36/ month
The NB Power net metering program allows you to earn full credits for excess production of your solar system up to your needs on an annual basis.
For up to date rates and rules please visit NB Power to learn more.
Multiple Options for Financing Exist
Unfortunately there is no current Property Accessed Clean Energy (PACE) program.
However some banks also offer green energy specific financing: