Newfoundland and Labrador utility
Solar with Newfoundland Power
What rooftop solar does on a Newfoundland Power bill: the rate plans, how exported power is credited, and what a typical home in St. John's could save.
- Sample system
- 12.9 kW
- 30 panels, St. John's
- Year-1 savings
- $1,813
- Pays back in
- 23.8 years
- Bill, before → after
- $180 → $29
- per month, average
Rate plans
What Newfoundland Power charges
Residential
Flat rate · from 2026-07-01 · some figures approximate- 14¢ per kWh
Plus about $16 a month in fixed charges, then 15% tax.
Questions
Newfoundland Power and solar: FAQ
- Can Newfoundland Power customers get credit for solar power they send to the grid?
- Net metering: surplus banked, settled once a year. Each kWh you export offsets a kWh you buy later. See the Newfoundland and Labrador page for the full rules.
- How much could solar save on a Newfoundland Power bill?
- In our model, a sample St. John's home with a $180 monthly bill on the Residential plan saves about $1,813 in the first year with a 12.9 kW system, paying back in 23.8 years. Your roof and usage will change the result.
- Do I need Newfoundland Power's permission to install solar?
- Yes. Your installer applies to connect the system to the grid, and an electrical inspection is required before it is switched on. The utility may change your meter.
Your roof
Check your own home
Your roof, your Newfoundland Power bill. About a minute.
Or try a sample roof: , ,