What Happened to the Canada Greener Homes Grant? | Calgary Solar Incentives 2025
What Happened to the Canada Greener Homes Grant? (And What Calgary Homeowners Can Do Now)
The Canada Greener Homes Grant, which provided up to $5,000 in rebates for home energy upgrades, officially closed to new applicants in March 2024. Launched in 2021, the grant helped hundreds of thousands of Canadians add solar panels, insulation, and other efficiency improvements.
Its overwhelming success led to early closure, with applications far exceeding the program’s original capacity. Although the grant portion has ended, there are still several excellent options available for homeowners in Calgary to improve their energy efficiency and lower utility bills.
The Canada Greener Homes Loan – Still Available in 2025
While the grant is no longer taking new applicants, the Canada Greener Homes Loan remains open. This interest-free loan offers up to $40,000 for qualifying energy-efficient renovations, repayable over ten years.
Homeowners can use this financing to install solar panels, upgrade their electrical panels, or complete other energy retrofits. Panel Upgrade Experts assists Calgary residents with the entire application process, ensuring all requirements are met and approvals are processed quickly.
Calgary Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP)
Calgary homeowners also have access to the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP), a city-backed initiative that helps property owners finance energy upgrades through their property tax bill. CEIP allows for long-term, low-interest repayment making solar and electrical upgrades more affordable than ever.
Through CEIP, you can finance:
- Residential and commercial solar panels
- Energy storage systems
- Other approved energy efficiency retrofits
How Calgary Homeowners Can Still Save on Solar
Even without the original Greener Homes Grant, solar remains one of Calgary’s best long-term investments. With Alberta’s micro-generation program, homeowners can generate renewable electricity and sell surplus power back to the grid, offsetting much of their monthly energy cost.
Calgary’s high sunlight levels averaging over 330 sunny days per year, make it an ideal city for solar. Most solar systems pay for themselves within 8 to 12 years, while increasing property value and energy independence.
Act Now – Incentive Programs Change Frequently
With the end of the Canada Greener Homes Grant, many Calgarians are turning to CEIP and the Greener Homes Loan. These programs have limited budgets and can close or pause depending on demand. If you’ve been considering solar, now is the right time to apply before incentives change again.
Book your free Calgary solar assessment today and see how much you can save by switching to renewable energy.
Canada Greener Homes FAQ
Is the Canada Greener Homes Grant still available?
No. The Canada Greener Homes Grant stopped accepting new applicants in March 2024 after reaching its funding limit.
Can I still get financial help for solar panels in Calgary?
Yes. You can still apply for the interest-free Canada Greener Homes Loan or Calgary’s Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP), both of which support solar panel installation.
How can I apply for the Canada Greener Homes Loan?
You can apply directly through the federal Greener Homes portal. Panel Upgrade Experts can help you gather quotes, documentation, and eligibility details for your Calgary home.
