CA SolarApril 3, 2026 · 8 min read · Canada
Solar Net Metering in Canada How It Works by Province
Net metering is available in all Canadian provinces and lets solar owners send excess electricity to the grid for credits. Most provinces credit at retail rate. Alberta and Ontario have the most favorable policies.
Ontario: net metering up to 500kW, credits roll monthly, expire annually
Ontario: net metering up to 500kW, credits roll monthly, expire annually
Alberta: micro-generation up to 5MW, retail-rate credits
Alberta: micro-generation up to 5MW, retail-rate credits
BC: net metering with annual true-up at retail rate
BC: net metering with annual true-up at retail rate
Quebec: net metering available but low rates limit value
Quebec: net metering available but low rates limit value
Saskatchewan: SaskPower net metering at retail rate
Saskatchewan: SaskPower net metering at retail rate
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