Ontario

Make a little of your own power

Savings calculator

What plug-in solar could save you in Ontario

An estimate for an 800W south-facing plug-in solar kit in Toronto, using the local residential electricity rate.

$56

Estimated yearly savings

9 yr 2 mo

Time to recover the cost

776 kWh

Estimated yearly production

Estimate your savings →How we calculate savings

What's blocking it

What's blocking it in Ontario

See which rules block plug-in solar and which add cost or paperwork.

Issues identified

Actively blocking

Add cost or paperwork

See the regulations →Or jump to the playbook

How to fix it

How to unlock it in Ontario

See the proposed rule changes and who can make them.

Proposed changes

Need legislation

With precedent

See the full playbook →How we identified these

What's next

Help build the Ontario campaign

Ontario has more than 800,000 condo units, and Toronto Council has already endorsed letting residents plug in their own solar. We're looking for a campaign lead to anchor the Ontario coalition — climate orgs, condo board allies, solar installers. Be the first to put your name to it.

Become a supporter Sign the petition

Talk to your condo board

Ontario has more than 800,000 condo units, and most bylaws predate plug-in solar. Toronto Council has already passed a motion endorsing the change — bring that to your board. Even one panel on a south-facing Toronto balcony pays for itself in roughly four years.

Three ways to unlock Ontario

Email your rep · read the regulations · learn the pathway.

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Ontarians have taken action

Goal: 1,500 by January 1, 2027. The Minister of Energy & Electrification, the Electrical Safety Authority, and the OEB can authorise certified plug-in solar through code amendments, no legislation required. Every signature is delivered with the email it generated.
24% of the way there

Sign the petition See what's blocking it

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