Ottawa · Solar
Solar in Ottawa
Suburban Ottawa homes in Kanata, Barrhaven and Orléans frequently have usable south- or west-facing roofs. Snow cover reduces winter production, which is reflected in annual estimates.
Why Ottawa homeowners consider it
Ice storms and windstorms have caused significant outages in the region, so many homeowners value battery backup. Rural parts of the city are often on Hydro One rather than Hydro Ottawa.
Local home types
- Post-war bungalows in Alta Vista and Westboro
- 1980s–2000s two-storeys in Kanata, Orléans and Barrhaven
- Century homes in the Glebe and Old Ottawa South
- Rural homes on wells
Incentives
Ottawa homeowners should check federal, provincial and Hydro Ottawa or Hydro One programs, plus any City of Ottawa retrofit financing.
Program details must be verified before purchase.
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