Solar Calculator New Brunswick

NB Power offers a net metering program for residential solar customers. Surplus solar generation is exported to the grid, and you receive bill credits. Credits can typically be carried forward to offset future bills. The system size is limited to not exceed your expected annual consumption. NB Power installs a bi-directional smart meter as part of the interconnection process.

NB Power uses a tiered rate structure. The first 500 kWh per month is charged at the Tier 1 rate (approximately 11.88¢/kWh), and usage above 500 kWh is charged at the Tier 2 rate (approximately 14.0¢/kWh). Including distribution charges and HST (15%), the effective all-in rate for a typical New Brunswick household is approximately 15–17¢/kWh total, making solar savings meaningful.

New Brunswick residents can access the federal 30% Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit on eligible solar systems installed by certified contractors. NB Power's net metering program provides the ongoing savings mechanism. Check with Efficiency NB (efficiencynb.ca) for any current residential solar incentive programs, as provincial programs evolve. The Canada Greener Homes Grant is closed to new applicants.

A typical 7–8 kW residential solar system in New Brunswick costs $19,000–$25,000 before incentives. After the federal 30% Clean Technology ITC, net cost falls to $13,300–$17,500. New Brunswick's solar installer market has grown in recent years, with the Moncton and Fredericton areas having the most options. Get multiple quotes for the best pricing.

With NB Power rates around 12–14¢/kWh energy charge and the federal 30% ITC, New Brunswick solar typically achieves payback in 10–14 years. The tiered rate structure means solar first displaces your more expensive Tier 2 consumption, improving savings for higher-usage households. Annual savings on a typical 8 kW system run $1,000–$1,400/year.

Yes. New Brunswick averages approximately 1,850–1,950 peak sun hours per year depending on location. The southern regions near Moncton and Saint John tend to get more sun than northern parts of the province. While not as sunny as the Prairies, NB's combination of reasonable irradiance and relatively high electricity rates makes solar a sound investment.

As of 2026, there is no dedicated provincial solar rebate in New Brunswick beyond the net metering program value. The federal 30% Clean Technology ITC is the primary financial incentive. Efficiency NB may offer energy efficiency incentives that complement solar—check their current programs. Some municipalities may have supplementary green energy programs.

Yes. Battery storage can be added to any grid-tied solar system in New Brunswick. With NB Power's net metering, a battery helps maximize self-consumption (particularly for evening usage) and provides backup power during outages. The federal 30% ITC also applies to battery storage systems installed alongside solar, improving the economics of storage.