Apply for a rebate to install a renewable energy system for your home

Eligibility

Renewable energy systems that generate electricity from:

• solar photovoltaic (PV);
• wind;
• hydro;
• biomass; and
• geothermal sources.

Electricity-generating systems that use renewable energy are eligible for the rebate. All systems must be residential installations.

Grid-tied clients must be part of the micro-generation program. All grid-tied systems must be pre-approved by the Energy Branch.

Off-grid clients must provide an electrical permit for the work.

Rebate amount

Get a rebate of $800 per kilowatt of generating capacity to a maximum of $5,000 per system per year.

Apply for your rebate

1. Complete and sign the application form.
2. Attach the required documents:
   • itemized receipts or invoices for materials purchased with no balance owing;
   • either:
     • a signed copy of your Micro-generation Interconnection and Operating Agreement if you are grid-tied; or
     • a copy of the final approved electrical inspection if you are off-grid.
3. Submit your application to the Energy Branch.
   In person: Energy Solutions Centre at 206A Lowe Street, Whitehorse, Yukon. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
   Email: energy@yukon.ca
   Mail:
   Government of Yukon
   Energy Branch (EMR-206)
   Box 2703
   Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2C6
4. You'll receive a rebate within 12 weeks.

Solar domestic hot-water systems

We also offer a rebate for solar-thermal domestic hot-water systems.

If you have a grid-tied system, you can sell your surplus energy to your utility through our micro-generation program.

This program is funded in part by the Government of Canada's Low Carbon Economy Fund.

A renewable energy system can generate electricity from sources such as:

• solar photovoltaic (PV);
• wind;
• hydro;
• biomass; and
• geothermal.

What size system can I install?

For grid-tied systems, the maximum capacity you can install depends on your lot and electrical infrastructure. You will be eligible for the micro-generation program.

Many residential properties in Yukon have a limit of 5 kilowatts for the system output. In the case of a solar photovoltaic system, that means the inverter rating. The array can be larger.

For lots with a higher limit, our micro-generation program allows up to 50 kilowatt systems.

What will a solar photovoltaic system cost?

For grid-tied residential installations, the cost ranges from around $2.50 to $3.50 per watt.

For larger grid-tied systems, the cost ranges from around $1.50 to $3.00 per watt.

Off-grid, battery-based systems cost 2 to 4 times more. This is due to the high cost of:

• batteries;
• charge controllers; and
• back-up generators.

Other renewable systems vary greatly by site and project.

How much energy can I generate?

With solar photovoltaic, you can expect to generate about 900 to 1,100 kilowatt hours per year for every kilowatt of capacity installed. 

For example:
A home with a 5-kilowatt photovoltaic system will generate an estimated 4,500 to 5,500 kilowatt hours per year. That is about 50% of the electricity used by the average Yukon household per year. This assumes the house does not have electric heat.

Download our solar calculator to estimate savings.

Wind, micro-hyrdo and biomass are more more dependent on the site and system. You can contact the Energy Branch to arrange a time to discuss your project. Email micro-generation@yukon.ca.