{"id":17108,"date":"2025-10-14T04:51:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T04:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/10\/14\/%f0%9f%92%a1-we-installed-32-solar-panels-in-new-brunswick-nb-power-net-metering-briefly-explained\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T04:51:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T04:51:49","slug":"%f0%9f%92%a1-we-installed-32-solar-panels-in-new-brunswick-nb-power-net-metering-briefly-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/10\/14\/%f0%9f%92%a1-we-installed-32-solar-panels-in-new-brunswick-nb-power-net-metering-briefly-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udca1 We Installed 32 Solar Panels in New Brunswick | NB Power Net Metering Briefly Explained!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtubomatic-video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"580\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cOtoAzULEcA?controls=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Electricity prices keep climbing, winters feel colder, and summers hotter \u2014 so we decided to take control of our power bills. In this video, we share our complete 32-panel solar installation journey in New Brunswick, Canada, including every step of the NB Power Net Metering Program and what it really takes to get solar on your home in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Captured with our DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone, you\u2019ll see stunning before-and-after aerial views as we document the permit process, financing journey, and full system installation from start to finish. Whether you&#8217;re a homeowner curious about going solar or researching how to offset your energy costs, this walkthrough shows exactly how we made it happen in Atlantic Canada.<\/p>\n<p>\u26a1 What You\u2019ll See in This Video<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfe0 Our 14.4 kW Longi Solar system (32 \u00d7 450 W panels) installed by Xolar<\/p>\n<p>\u2699\ufe0f SolarEdge 9.6 kW inverter with power optimizers for peak efficiency<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcb0 Total project cost: $46,124 CAD (all-in)<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\uddfe Real numbers on Canada Greener Homes Grant and NB Power Net Metering<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f 3-day installation timelapse (including crane lift and roof setup)<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd0c Close-ups of the NB Power bidirectional meter and system labels<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc8 How net metering credits work &#038; what to expect after inspection<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf0e Expected yearly generation: \u2248 16,599 kWh \u2014 enough to power most of our home<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcb5 Programs Mentioned<\/p>\n<p>Canada Greener Homes Grant: Up to $5,000 for solar (before Feb 2024 deadline)<\/p>\n<p>Greener Homes Loan: Interest-free loan up to $40,000 over 10 years<\/p>\n<p>NB Power Net Metering Program: Earn credits for every extra kWh you produce<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcce Learn more about NB Power\u2019s programs here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbpower.com\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.nbpower.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd27 Installers &#038; Partners<\/p>\n<p>Solar provider: Xolar \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/xolar.ca\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/xolar.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Electrician: Jeremy from JTA Electric (1 h 45 min drive to our site) \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/JTA-ELECTRIC-61555016267170\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/JTA-ELECTRIC-61555016267170\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Utility: \u00c9nergie NB Power \/ NB Power Net Metering Program<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Location: New Brunswick, Canada \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfaf Why We Made This Video<br \/>We want to show other Canadian homeowners that it\u2019s possible to reduce \u2014 or even eliminate \u2014 your power bills while helping the environment. This isn\u2019t a sponsored video; it\u2019s our real-life experience building energy independence from the ground up.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd52 Timeline Recap<\/p>\n<p>Oct 2024 \u2013 Signed contract with Xolar<\/p>\n<p>Feb 2025 \u2013 Canada Greener Homes Loan application denied (after 4 months)<\/p>\n<p>May 2025 \u2013 Paid for system in full<\/p>\n<p>Jun 2025 \u2013 Equipment delivered<\/p>\n<p>Sept 2025 \u2013 Installation completed (3 days + inspection a week later)<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd14 Next Video Teaser<\/p>\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f \u201cHow Much Power Did Our 32 Solar Panels Produce in the First Month?\u201d<br \/>Subscribe so you don\u2019t miss that update!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccc Chapters<br \/>00:00 \u2013 Intro (Drone Flyover \u2013 DJI Mini 4 Pro)<br \/>00:35 \u2013 Why We Went Solar<br \/>01:25 \u2013 Permit &#038; Financing Process<br \/>02:45 \u2013 Installation Days (Crane Footage)<br \/>04:20 \u2013 NB Power Meter Setup<br \/>05:10 \u2013 System Specs &#038; Costs<br \/>06:05 \u2013 Results &#038; Savings<br \/>06:45 \u2013 Outro (Drone Pull-Away + Subscribe)<\/p>\n<p>#SolarEnergyCanada #NBPower #HomeImprovement #RenewableEnergy #JoelNanz<\/p>\n<p>\u2764\ufe0f Support &#038; Subscribe<br \/>If you found this video helpful or inspiring, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel @JoelNanz for more real-life projects \u2014 from solar installs to sustainable living, home upgrades, and family adventures.<br \/>Our other great videos:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=%40joelnanz%25&#038;sp=EgIQAQ%253D%253D<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=%40joelnanz%25&#038;sp=EgIQAQ%253D%253D<br<\/a> \/>and here <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLgsUnSbrCwaSP3cSa72m9wCQtjgySuQ_K<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLgsUnSbrCwaSP3cSa72m9wCQtjgySuQ_K<br<\/a> \/>More Adventures : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLbkCAcZh-OestKjqucNTnh4heA8cHGj-L\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLbkCAcZh-OestKjqucNTnh4heA8cHGj-L<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Electricity prices keep climbing, winters feel colder, and summers hotter \u2014 so we decided to take control of our power bills. 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