Going Solar in Alberta
Alberta is one of Canada's sunniest provinces, receiving more annual solar radiation than many parts of Europe. With electricity prices among the highest in the country and a deregulated energy market, Alberta homeowners stand to save significantly by going solar.
Note: The federal Canada Greener Homes Grant (closed February 2024) and Canada Greener Homes Loan (closed October 2025) are no longer accepting new applications. Alberta homeowners can still benefit from CEIP property-tax financing (available in 26 municipalities) and the provincial net-billing program.
Below are the Alberta solar incentives and rebates that may benefit you.
Alberta Solar Incentives, Rebates, And Benefits
Canada Greener Homes Grant (Closed Feb 2024)
The Canada Greener Homes Grant closed to new applications in February 2024 (program ran May 2021–February 2024). No new applications are being accepted. Existing approved applicants may still complete their claims. Visit NRCan.gc.ca for information on any successor federal programs.
Canada Greener Homes Loan (Closed Oct 2025)
The Canada Greener Homes Loan closed in October 2025 (final application deadline was January 20, 2026). No new applications are being accepted. Visit NRCan.gc.ca for information on any successor federal financing programs.
Alberta No Provincial Sales Tax
Alberta is the only province in Canada without a provincial sales tax. This means all solar equipment and installation costs are not subject to PST, providing an automatic savings of up to 8% compared to homeowners in other provinces — a significant financial advantage when purchasing a solar system.
Municipal Solar Programs
Several Alberta municipalities offer additional rebate programs for residential solar. The City of Calgary and City of Edmonton have at various points offered municipal grants and streamlined permitting for solar installations. Check with your local utility or municipality for currently active programs.
Alberta Net Metering
Alberta's net metering rules allow residential solar owners to feed excess electricity back to their retailer's grid, receiving credits on their bill. The Micro-Generation Regulation requires all electricity retailers and distributors to offer net metering to customers with systems up to 5 MW. Credits are applied at the retail rate, meaning the power you send back is worth the same as the power you draw.
Additional Alberta Solar Programs
Alberta Micro-Generation Regulation
Alberta's Micro-Generation Regulation ensures that any homeowner with a solar system up to 5 MW in capacity can participate in net metering with any regulated rate option (RRO) or competitive retailer. Excess generation credits roll over month to month and are settled annually.
Solar At A Glance In Alberta
With abundant sunshine, no PST, CEIP property-tax financing, and strong net metering policies, Alberta offers one of the most compelling solar environments in Canada. Average system payback periods range from 7 to 10 years, after which electricity generated is effectively free for 15+ years.
Alberta Solar Incentives — At A Glance
Alberta combines some of Canada's best solar resources with favorable tax treatment and CEIP property-tax financing available in 26 municipalities. Homeowners can expect to offset 70–90% of their electricity bill with a properly sized system. We recommend speaking with a qualified local installer to assess your specific roof and usage.