Alberta Homeowners:
Go Solar for $0 Down.
Compare quotes from vetted Alberta installers, unlock CEIP 100% financing, and bank net billing credits — free, no obligation, 60 seconds.
Your Alberta solar quote in 3 steps.
We handle the complexity so you can focus on one thing — getting the best deal on solar in Alberta.
Tell us about your home
Enter your Alberta postal code and answer a few quick questions about your roof, your monthly power bill, and what matters most. No tools or measurements needed — we use publicly available solar data for your location.
We match you with vetted installers
Our platform connects you with screened, local Alberta solar professionals who compete for your project. Every installer is verified, CEIP-qualified, and familiar with Alberta's Micro-Generation Regulation requirements.
You choose and go solar
Pick the proposal that fits your budget. Your installer handles CEIP applications, permits, utility approvals, equipment, and installation. You get a real-time monitoring dashboard once your system is live.
CEIP: 100% solar financing through your property taxes.
No loan. No credit check. No upfront payment. Just clean energy added to your property tax bill over up to 20 years.
Pre-qualify online
Submit a pre-qualification form through your municipality's CEIP page. Takes under 10 minutes.
EnerGuide home evaluation
Book an EnerGuide assessment to establish your home's energy baseline. Required by all municipalities.
Choose a qualified contractor
Select from the CEIP Qualified Contractor directory — only certified installers can do CEIP projects.
Sign agreements & get approval
Sign your Clean Energy Improvement Agreement and Project Agreement before any work starts.
Installation
Your installer completes the solar system within 6 months of receiving the Installation Authorization Notice.
Post-project EnerGuide evaluation
A second EnerGuide assessment confirms the energy improvement and closes out the project.
Repay through property taxes
Payments are added to your annual property tax bill. No banks, no monthly loan payments.
CEIP Participating Municipalities26+ cities & counties
| City / Town | Status | Residential Max |
|---|---|---|
| City of Calgary | Open | $50,000 |
| City of Edmonton | Open | $50,000 |
| City of Airdrie | Open | $50,000 |
| Town of Canmore | Open | $50,000 |
| City of Leduc | Open | $50,000 |
| Strathcona County | Open | $50,000 |
| City of Lethbridge | Open | $50,000 |
| City of Medicine Hat | Open | $50,000 |
| City of St. Albert | Open | $50,000 |
| Town of Okotoks | Open | $50,000 |
| Sturgeon County | Open | $50,000 |
| City of Grande Prairie | Verify — may be paused | $50,000 |
| City of Spruce Grove | Verify — may be paused | $50,000 |
| 15+ more municipalities | See ceip.abmunis.ca | Varies |
CEIP intake can pause when funds are depleted. Always verify current status at your municipality's website before applying. Subject to intake availability.
You get credited for every kWh you export.
Under Alberta's Micro-Generation Regulation, when your solar system produces more than your home consumes, the surplus is exported to the grid and your retailer credits your account at your full retail energy rate.
- Credits applied at your full retail rate — not a lower wholesale rate
- No interconnection fees — prohibited by provincial regulation
- Bidirectional meter provided free of charge by your utility
- Credits roll forward month-to-month on your account
- Retailers must pay out any remaining credit balance annually
- Works with all major Alberta retailers: ENMAX, ATCO, Direct Energy, and others
Net Billing vs. Net Metering — what's the difference?
Alberta does not use traditional net metering. The province uses net billing where export credits are calculated at the retail commodity rate, not a fixed grid rate. This means your exports are worth more in Alberta than in provinces using wholesale-rate net metering.
Alberta wants you to go solar.
Stack CEIP 100% financing, retail-rate net billing credits, and available rebates — before intake closes.
Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP)
CEIP is a property-tax-based financing model active in 26+ Alberta municipalities including Calgary, Edmonton, Airdrie, Canmore, Leduc, and Strathcona County. It covers up to 100% of your solar installation cost (max $50,000 residential), repaid through your property taxes at competitive interest rates over up to 20 years — no upfront cash, no bank loan, no credit check. Subject to intake availability.
Check your eligibilityRetail-Rate Net Billing Credits
Under Alberta's Micro-Generation Regulation, surplus power you export earns credits at your full retail energy rate — not a lower wholesale rate. No interconnection fees. Bidirectional meter provided free. Credits roll forward monthly; retailers pay out any remaining balance annually.
How it worksCanada Greener Homes Grant
The Canada Greener Homes Grant (now closed to new applications since April 2024) offered up to $5,000 for qualifying upgrades including solar. Check with your matched Alberta installer for current federal options and any new programs.
See detailsLock In Against Rising Rates
Alberta electricity rates rise 3–5% annually. Your solar system's output cost stays fixed at zero. Every year you wait, you pay more in grid energy costs — and your solar payback period gets shorter as rates climb.
See the mathAll Alberta Solar Incentives — Quick Reference
| Program | Type | Amount | Status | Stackable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEIP | Property-Tax Financing | Up to $50,000 (100% of project) | Active (intake varies) | ✓ Yes |
| Alberta Micro-Generation Regulation | Net Billing Credits | Retail rate per kWh exported | Active (ongoing) | ✓ Yes |
| Canada Greener Homes Grant | Federal Grant | Up to $5,000 | Closed Apr 2024 | N/A |
| ENMAX Solar Rebate (Residential) | Municipal Rebate | Varies | Check ENMAX directly | ✓ If available |
| RCSP (Rural program) | Provincial — Commercial | Varies | Residential excluded | N/A |
Why solar works exceptionally well in Alberta.
Alberta's unique combination of sunshine, electricity rates, and CEIP financing makes it one of Canada's top provinces for solar ROI.
2,300+ sunshine hours per year
Calgary gets more sun than Miami, Florida. Alberta ranks among Canada's sunniest provinces — your panels generate strong output year-round, not just in summer.
Cold weather improves efficiency
Solar panels are more efficient in cold temperatures. Alberta winters are not a barrier — they're an advantage. Panels peak on crisp, clear winter days.
~25¢/kWh all-in electricity cost
Alberta's retail electricity averages ~25¢/kWh all-in. Higher retail rates mean every kWh your panels produce — and every net billing credit — is worth more.
Rates rise 3–5% every year
Alberta electricity costs increase 3–5% annually. Your solar output costs $0. Every year you delay, the grid costs you more — and your payback period shortens.
Typical Alberta Solar System at a Glance
Alberta solar questions, answered.
CEIP, net billing, payback periods — straight answers with no jargon, specific to Alberta.
View all FAQs“Within 24 hours I had 3 quotes from vetted installers. Used CEIP financing and paid $0 upfront. Saved over $4,000 compared to the first quote I got on my own.”
“Zero upfront cost using CEIP and my electricity bill dropped by 80%. The platform is completely free and unbiased — every installer they matched me with was CEIP-qualified.”
“Got 4 quotes, compared them side by side, and chose the best Alberta installer for my budget. System has been running perfectly for 6 months — net billing credits cover my winter bills.”
“The CEIP eligibility check saved me so much time. Found out immediately that my property in Lethbridge qualified, got matched with a certified installer the same day.”
“Fantastic service. The installers were professional, knowledgeable about Alberta's net billing rules, and completed the job in 2 days. Already seeing the savings on my bill.”
“Best decision I made for my home. Canada Solar Pro is 100% free, no pressure, and the quotes were competitive. My system paid for itself faster than projected.”
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CEIP-eligible installers. Retail-rate net billing. No upfront cost with 100% CEIP financing available in 26+ Alberta municipalities.