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Renewable energy

Generate electricity using renewable energy sources with a small-scale home or business system or a larger commercial system and sell excess to the utilities.

Submit your applications electronically

Due to health advisories about the COVID-19 pandemic, we prefer you to submit your rebate applications electronically. Email applications to energy@gov.yk.ca and attach photos or scans of your documents.

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Renewable energy rebate

We'll pitch in up to $5,000 for a small-scale, renewable energy generating system for your home.

Learn the steps to apply for your rebate.

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Solar hot-water rebate

Get 20% of your material costs up to $1,200 when you install a solar-thermal domestic hot-water system.

Apply for your rebate.

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Micro-generation program

Sell unused electricity you generate to the utilities

This program is for systems installed on homes or businesses that are connected to the grid.

Learn how to sign-up for the program.

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Independent power production program

Generate electricity on a large scale through renewable energy sources

Establish your business and sell electricity to the utilities.

Learn how to become an independent power producer.

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