Your Solar Financing Experts
As Nova Scotia's #1 solar company, Watts Up Solar works with all major municipal financing programs across the Maritimes. We handle all paperwork, permits, and coordination to make your solar financing seamless, regardless of which program you choose. Every solar system includes premium Enphase microinverters and our 10-year labour warranty.
With access to Solar City Halifax, Clean Energy Financing, and SwitchPACE programs, we can help you find the best financing option for your location and situation.
Compare Solar Financing Programs
Choose the financing program that works best for your location and needs. Each program offers unique advantages for solar panel installations.
Solar City Halifax
- Coverage: Halifax Regional Municipality
- Financing: Up to $50,000+
- Term: 10 years
- Credit Check: Not required
- Special: Voluntary Local Improvement Charge
Clean Energy Financing
- Coverage: 12 Nova Scotia municipalities
- Financing: $15,000-$40,000
- Term: 10-15 years
- Credit Check: Usually not required
- Special: 1:1 debt-to-savings ratio
SwitchPACE Programs
- Coverage: 5 municipalities (NS & PEI)
- Financing: Up to $65,000
- Term: 10-15 years
- Credit Check: Not required
- Special: Energy Concierge service
Quick Comparison
| Program | Interest Rate | Max Financing | Term | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar City Halifax | 4.75% fixed | $50,000+ | 10 years | Halifax Regional Municipality |
| Clean Energy Financing | 1% - 2%+ | $15,000 - $40,000 | 10-15 years | 12 Nova Scotia municipalities |
| SwitchPACE Programs | Prime - 0.25% to 2.75% | $30,000 - $65,000 | 10-15 years | 5 municipalities (NS & PEI) |
Find Your Municipality
Select your location to see specific financing options available in your area.
Halifax Regional Municipality
Halifax offers the Solar City program with exceptional 4.75% financing and the highest financing limits available.
Clean Energy Financing Municipalities
12 Nova Scotia municipalities offer Clean Energy Financing with rates from 1% to 2%+ and financing up to $40,000.
- Town of Amherst
- Town of Bridgewater
- Town of New Glasgow
- District of Lunenburg
- District of Digby
- District of Barrington
- District of Yarmouth
- Cumberland County
- Victoria County
- East Hants
- Inverness County
- District of Chester
SwitchPACE Programs
5 municipalities across Nova Scotia and PEI offer SwitchPACE programs with Prime-based rates and the highest financing limits available.
- West Hants Regional Municipality - Up to $40,000
- Municipality of Colchester - Up to $30,000
- Municipality of Pictou County - Up to $65,000
- Town of Stratford (PEI) - Up to $40,000
- City of Charlottetown (PEI) - Up to $40,000
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