09/14/2026
CITY OF NANAIMO HOMEOWNERS: Up to $15,000 in 0% Financing for Solar & Backup Battery Systems
If you’ve been thinking about solar panels or battery storage for your Nanaimo home, there’s a new financing option worth knowing about.
The City of Nanaimo’s Home Energy Retrofit Financing Program offers qualifying homeowners up to $15,000 in financing at 0% interest, with repayment spread over 10 years through property taxes.
For eligible projects, this can help make the upfront cost of solar PV and backup battery storage more manageable.
-Up to $15,000 in financing
-0% interest
-10-year repayment through property taxes
-Available to qualifying City of Nanaimo homeowners
There are specific program requirements for solar and battery projects, including eligibility requirements for your home and project. Funding is limited, and applications are evaluated based on the City's program criteria.
Osprey Electric is an approved contractor for the program, and our solar experts are here to help make the process simple. From understanding the program and your options to planning your system, we’ll walk you through it one step at a time.
If you’ve been wondering whether solar energy or battery storage is right for your home, we’d be happy to have a conversation.
📞 250-586-6220
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Subject to City of Nanaimo program eligibility, approval and available funding. Homeowners must complete the required program steps and receive approval before work begins. Program terms and conditions apply.