If your business has been considering going solar, the clock is officially ticking. Ontario’s Save on Energy Retrofit Program is cutting its commercial solar incentive by 10% at the end of this month — and waiting could cost your project thousands of dollars.
What’s Changing?
Right now, Ontario businesses can receive $860 per kilowatt (AC) for rooftop solar installations through the Save on Energy Retrofit Program. On June 30, 2026, that rate drops to $770/kW AC — a reduction of $90 per kilowatt.
For a 100 kW rooftop system, that’s a difference of $9,000 in incentive money. For larger commercial installations, the gap grows even wider.
The incentive applies to rooftop-mounted systems over 10 kW AC and covers commercial, industrial, institutional, multi-residential, agricultural, and municipal buildings across Ontario. One important note: ground-mount systems do not qualify — this is exclusively for rooftop installations.
The good news? Applications submitted before June 30, 2026 are honoured at the current $860/kW AC rate, subject to review and approval. That means you still have a window — but it’s closing fast.
Why Does This Matter for Your Business?
Commercial solar isn’t just an environmental decision — it’s a financial one. Rising electricity rates in Ontario mean businesses with high energy consumption are feeling the squeeze more than ever. A rooftop solar system reduces your reliance on the grid, locks in predictable energy costs, and generates a return on investment that compounds over the 20–25 year life of the system.
Layering that with a strong upfront incentive makes the math even more compelling. Once the rate drops, projects that were financially attractive may need to be reassessed. There’s no indication the rate will go back up — the next program update isn’t expected until Fall 2026.
The Bottom Line: June 30 Is Your Deadline
If your building qualifies — commercial, industrial, institutional, agricultural, or multi-residential — and you’ve been sitting on the fence, this is the moment to act. The higher incentive rate won’t be there on July 1.
How Solify.ca Can Help You Lock In the Higher Rate
At Solify.ca, we specialize in turnkey commercial solar projects for Ontario businesses. That means we handle everything — from the initial energy assessment and system design, to permitting, utility interconnection, installation, and incentive applications. You don’t need to coordinate multiple contractors or navigate the Save on Energy paperwork on your own.
Our team understands the June 30 deadline and is actively working with commercial clients right now to get applications submitted in time. We’ll assess your rooftop, size the system for maximum savings, and move quickly so you don’t miss the higher $860/kW rate.
Whether you own a warehouse, a retail plaza, an office building, or a multi-residential property, Solify.ca can get your solar project across the finish line. See our latest residential and commercial projects
Ready to get started?
Reach out to our team today for a free commercial solar assessment. The deadline is June 30 and the sooner we connect, the better your chances of locking in the savings you deserve.
