Saskatchewan has the highest solar potential in Canada and a grid still dominated by gas and coal — meaning every clean kilowatt a homeowner generates here displaces more carbon than anywhere else.
Approximate figures from public federal and provincial energy profiles — every home and utility territory differs, so treat these as the starting map, not the destination.
SaskPower's net-metering program credits exported solar at a set per-kWh rate (lower than retail), so systems sized to self-consumption perform best.
Regina and Estevan lead the nation in sunshine — ~1,330 kWh per installed kW. No province turns panels into more power.
On a fossil-heavy grid, each solar kWh you generate avoids ~5–10× the emissions it would in BC or Quebec.
Up to $60,000 in low-interest, property-tax-repaid financing covers solar and efficiency work in Saskatoon.
Federal programs apply everywhere and usually stack with local ones. Program terms change — confirm details on the official page before applying, and or search by your exact address to add municipal programs.
Canada Revenue Agency — Faster tax write-offs for businesses investing in qualifying clean-energy equipment such as solar. Generally not available to homeowners for a principal residence.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Transport Canada — Point-of-sale incentive on a new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle, applied by an enrolled dealer. Vehicles must be made in Canada or a free-trade partner country, and non-Canadian-made vehicles must cost $50,000 or less after discounts.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Canada Revenue Agency — Recover part of the GST or federal share of HST paid on a newly built or substantially renovated home used as a primary residence.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada) — A new federal rebate for homeowners who install an eligible heat pump. You apply online, with no energy audit needed. Approval is promised within 24 hours, and payment within five days of submitting receipts.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10SaskPower — Rebate on building envelope upgrades such as insulation, windows, doors and air sealing. Heat pumps are not covered.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Saskatchewan — A provincial income tax credit for eligible home renovations, which can include solar and efficiency upgrades.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10SaskPower — Homes with solar get a bill credit for power sent to the grid. There is no provincial solar rebate.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10SaskEnergy — Rebates focused on high-efficiency natural gas furnaces and water heating equipment.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10City of Saskatoon — Rebate toward the required home energy evaluation for HELP loan participants.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10CMHC — A partial refund of your CMHC mortgage loan insurance premium when you buy or build an energy-efficient home.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10RBC Royal Bank — A bank loan for energy-efficiency upgrades to your home.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Canada Guaranty — A partial mortgage insurance premium refund for borrowers who buy or upgrade to an energy-efficient home.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Sagen — A mortgage insurance premium refund for buyers of energy-efficient homes, or for owners who complete energy-saving renovations.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10City of Saskatoon — Low-interest loans for efficiency, renewables (including solar with batteries) or water savings, repaid through your property taxes.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10