Applications are paused for the Whitehorse and Southern Lakes area while work is underway to ensure grid stability. Applications are expected to resume January 2025. To learn if you are eligible to apply email micro-generation@yukon.ca or contact the Energy Branch.
The Micro-generation Program allows you to sell the surplus energy you generate if you:
The program applies to homes, businesses and industry.
We’ll reimburse up to a maximum of 65 per cent of your system’s annual modelled generation capacity every April. This applies to new, newly purchased (with your home) or modified systems.
There is no credit or rollover to future years. This rate is subject to change.
There are many steps to becoming a micro-generation client. Some steps can be quick, others can take time.
Before starting your project, meet with energy advisors from the Energy Branch. They’ll help you understand:
The meeting will take 1 hour.
Energy advisors will also give you a pre-approval application form. Your installer can also seek pre-approval on your behalf.
Before you install a renewable energy system, you must be pre-approved. You’ll need pre-approval before you can apply to become a micro-generation client. The Energy Branch manages pre-approvals.
Complete the pre-approval application form you received from the Energy Branch. You'll need to provide:
You may need to provide additional information if:
You can submit a pre-approval application for 1 of the following:
The electrical utility sets a limit on the energy capacity you can add to the electrical system at your site. The pre-approval process will set the maximum capacity or size of your renewable energy system.
Upon pre-approval, the Energy Branch will give you:
Your pre-approved status is valid for 12 months.
Finding out the system limits can take 1 to 4 weeks. Do not proceed without formal pre-approval.
You can install your renewable energy system once it’s pre-approved. You must install your system within 12 months of it being pre-approved.
Contact your insurance company to discuss your plans before installing your system. Your home or business insurance rates or conditions may change if you install a renewable energy system.
Work with local contractors to design a system that works best for your needs. Make sure they’re available to do the work. If they are, proceed with installing the system.
Designing and installing your system could take up to 8 months.
Your must work with your utility to get your system connected to the grid.
It’s important that you adhere to the pre-approval terms and conditions outlined by the utility and the Energy Branch. You can find them in section 5 of your pre-approval application form.
You’ll need to sign a micro-generation interconnection and operating agreement with your utility.
Once you've installed the system and passed an electrical inspection, you’ll need to complete the following steps.
Processing your application will take 1 to 2 weeks.
We'll review your application and send it to the utility. They'll:
You’ll become a micro-generation client under the micro-generation program when:
Getting final approval will take 1 to 3 weeks.
After the utility approves your application, they'll replace your electrical meter. Your new meter will be a bi-directional or dual register one. They’ll then start tracking your surplus energy.
This will take 1 to 3 months.
Each April, you'll receive a cheque from the Government of Yukon. This will be for the surplus energy you exported to the grid that year.
In most cases, your 1st-year reimbursement will be much lower than future years. This is because we start tracking your surplus on the installation date of the bi-directional meter. This means that your 1st year is likely only a partial year of export.
We offer homeowners a separate rebate for adding renewable energy to their property. See our Good Energy renewable energy rebate for more information.
The Government of Canada is offering additional funding. Your new solar or renewable energy generating system may qualify under the Canada Greener Home Grant.
To be eligible, you must:
If you need an energy assessment to complete a current project, you can discuss your needs with the Energy Branch. Phone 867-393-7063 or email energy@yukon.ca.