Province Guide

Saskatchewan
Solar Incentives

Complete guide to solar incentives in Saskatchewan. SaskPower net metering, federal grants, and financing options.

Available Programs

Solar incentives in Saskatchewan.

SaskPower Net Metering

7.5¢/kWh export credit

Two different numbers, and the gap between them is the whole strategy. Power you draw from the grid costs you the retail rate — about 18¢/kWh once the municipal surcharge and GST are on the bill. Power you export is credited at a fixed 7.5¢/kWh, locked in through March 31, 2029. So every kilowatt-hour you use as you generate it is worth roughly 18¢, and every one you send away is worth 7.5¢. Credits offset energy charges, carry forward for the life of your account, and the program covers systems up to 100 kW.

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Clean Technology ITC (30%)

30% refundable

For incorporated businesses: a 30% refundable tax credit on the cost of solar equipment. This is real cash back from CRA, not just a deduction. The golden window runs 2026-2029 at full rates.

100% Capital Cost Allowance (CCA)

100% Year 1

Businesses can write off 100% of the net solar system cost (after ITC) in the first year under Class 43.1/43.2. This dramatically reduces taxable income.

SaskPower Net Metering Details

SaskPower's net metering program is the backbone of residential solar in Saskatchewan. When your system produces more power than you use, the excess goes to the grid and SaskPower credits your account for it.

That credit is a fixed 7.5¢/kWh, locked in through March 31, 2029 — it is not the retail rate you pay on power you draw back. SaskPower's published residential rate is 15.476¢/kWh, and that figure is before tax: the 10% municipal surcharge in Regina and Saskatoon plus GST bring a delivered kilowatt-hour to about 18¢. (Residential power is PST-exempt in Saskatchewan, so GST is the only sales tax on it.) That gap is the whole sizing argument: every kilowatt-hour you use as you generate it saves you the full ~18¢, while every one you export earns 7.5¢. Credits offset energy charges only, not the basic monthly charge, and carry forward for the life of your account. The program covers systems up to 100 kW, and our team handles the interconnection paperwork.

Federal Programs for Saskatchewan Residents and Businesses

The Canada Greener Homes Grant ended in 2024 — Saskatchewan residential customers no longer have a federal grant available. The strongest federal solar economics in 2026 are reserved for incorporated entities.

For incorporated businesses and farms, the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (CT ITC) offers a 30% refundable credit on solar equipment — real cash back from CRA, not a deduction. Combined with 100% Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) in the first year and full GST recovery on the system cost, the effective cost reduction for commercial solar is substantial. The golden window for these incentives at full rates runs 2026–2029.

Utility Note: SaskPower is the primary electricity provider for Saskatchewan. All interconnection requests for net metering go through SaskPower. The process typically takes 4-8 weeks for residential systems.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

When your solar system produces more power than you use, the excess flows to the grid and SaskPower credits your account at a fixed 7.5¢/kWh through March 31, 2029. That is well under the retail rate you pay on power you draw back — roughly 18¢/kWh once the municipal surcharge and GST are on the bill — so the biggest savings come from using your own generation as you make it rather than exporting it. Credits apply to energy charges only — not the basic monthly charge — and carry forward for the life of your account rather than expiring.
Most residential systems pay back in 9-13 years, depending on system size and electricity usage. With net metering credits, solar is an excellent investment.
None directly. The Canada Greener Homes Grant was wound down in 2024 and is no longer accepting new applications. Federal solar support in 2026 is structured around businesses: incorporated companies and farms can stack the 30% Clean Technology ITC, 100% Capital Cost Allowance in year one, and full GST recovery on system cost. Residential customers benefit from SaskPower net metering: power you use as you generate it saves you the full retail rate of about 18¢/kWh, and anything exported is credited at a fixed 7.5¢/kWh through March 2029.
Yes! An incorporated business can claim the CT ITC (30%) AND CCA (100%) AND GST recovery on the same system. However, CCA is calculated on the net cost after the ITC reduces the capital cost base.
The golden window runs through 2029 with all incentives at full rates. CCA begins phasing down in 2030. The CT ITC drops to 15% in 2034 and ends after that. SaskPower net metering is available until March 31, 2029.

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