Are you thinking of installing solar panels on your home? If yes, Burlington is now offering a Solar Incentive Pilot Program by providing a grant for a Solar Panel Building Permit. City Council recently approved this pilot program for 2024 saving homeowners $594.
Why Is Burlington Launching This Program?
- The Solar Incentive Pilot Program is designed to remove a potential barrier for installation of solar panels and supports the transition to electrification away from the use of fossil fuels, resulting in a lower carbon footprint.
- Solar panels can help offset electricity bills, particularly through the net metering program and is a renewable energy source, which is a key program area in the City’s Climate Action Plan.
To apply for a Solar Panel Building Permit, visit burlington.ca/building.
Do Your Research
If you are interested in pursuing solar panels for your home or building, make sure to do your research:
- Speak to reputable contractors who have experience and have a good understanding of power connection requirements.
- Consider how many years you have left in your roof before installing panels.
- Contact Burlington Hydro to identify if there are any barriers to connecting solar panels to the local electrical grid through the net metering program in your neighbourhood.
Coming Soon
Stay tuned for a new solar map that will provide additional information to homeowners who are considering installing solar panels, such as rooftop capacity or generating potential and estimated payback.
Questions?
For more information, visit Burlington.ca/climatechange, email buildingpermits@burlington.ca or call 905-335-7731. To apply for a building permit, visit Burlington.ca/building.
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