The Canada Greener Homes Loan is a federal financing program offering homeowners an interest-free loan of up to $40,000 with a 10‑year repayment term to help finance energy-efficient upgrades, including solar panels and battery storage.

• Loan amount: Minimum $5,000, maximum $40,000.

• Term: Up to 10 years, at 0% interest.

• Eligible uses: Major home retrofits recommended by an energy advisor—solar panels, battery energy storage, insulation, heat pumps, windows, etc.—but prior work must not be started before application.

• Process:

  1. Book a pre‑retrofit EnerGuide evaluation with a licensed energy advisor.

  2. Submit application before any retrofit work begins.

  3. Complete upgrades and send documentation.

  4. Start repayment—interest‑free, via a manageable schedule over ten years

Why it matters: Using this loan, you can invest in solar and batteries without upfront interest burdens—a scalable, affordable payment plan for your clean energy upgrade.