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The 30% federal tax credit for commercial solar, explained Guides
August 6, 2026

The 30% federal tax credit for commercial solar, explained

While homeowner rebates closed, the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit stayed. For Maritime businesses it is now the largest solar incentive available.

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What solar panels cost in Atlantic Canada in 2026 Savings
August 3, 2026

What solar panels cost in Atlantic Canada in 2026

Real installed prices per watt, what a typical home system runs, and the four things that actually move your quote up or down.

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How long is solar payback in the Maritimes? Savings
July 28, 2026

How long is solar payback in the Maritimes?

A clear look at what drives payback in PEI, NB and NS — and why rising power rates shorten it.

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Do solar panels really work in a Canadian winter? Guides
July 28, 2026

Do solar panels really work in a Canadian winter?

Cold, snow and short days - here is how a well-designed system keeps producing all year.

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Battery backup for Maritime winter outages Storage
July 28, 2026

Battery backup for Maritime winter outages

Why more homeowners are pairing solar with storage to ride through storm outages.

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The PEI solar rebate, explained Rebates
July 28, 2026

The PEI solar rebate, explained

The PEI rebate paid $1,000/kW up to $10,000, but new applications are paused as of 2026. Here is what still applies and what to do now.

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NB Power net metering: why 31 October 2026 matters Rebates
July 28, 2026

NB Power net metering: why 31 October 2026 matters

New Brunswick has proposed changes to net metering. Homeowners approved before the deadline would keep one to one credit through 2037.

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Solar rebates in Atlantic Canada: what is left in 2026 Rebates
July 20, 2026

Solar rebates in Atlantic Canada: what is left in 2026

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI all closed or paused their residential solar rebates. Here is what still pays you back, province by province.

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