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  • Do Solar Panels Work in the Snow in Alberta?

    Do Solar Panels Work in the Snow in Alberta?

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    Do Solar Panels Work in the Snow in Alberta? If you live in Alberta, you have probably heard some version of this line: “Solar doesn’t work here, we get too much snow.” On the surface it makes sense. Long winters, cold snaps, snow-covered roofs. But when you look at the actual data on sunshine and…

  • CEIP in Alberta: What Homeowners Need to Know Right Now (November 2025)

    CEIP in Alberta: What Homeowners Need to Know Right Now (November 2025)

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    If you’ve been looking into solar for your Alberta home, you’ve probably heard about CEIP—the Clean Energy Improvement Program. But with some cities paused and others wide open, what should you actually do right now? Here’s what matters in November 2025. What Is CEIP? CEIP lets you finance solar (and other energy upgrades) through your…

  • 3 Key Ideas Alberta Solar Homeowners Understand that You Don’t

    3 Key Ideas Alberta Solar Homeowners Understand that You Don’t

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    Should You Wait to Get Solar Panels in Alberta? Here’s Why That Could Be a $30,000 Mistake Powered by youtube embed video generator Thinking about going solar in Alberta? You’re not alone—but you might be running out of time to take full advantage of one of the most powerful opportunities for home energy savings in…

  • How Much Runway Is Left for the Greener Homes Loan? Till November 2025.

    How Much Runway Is Left for the Greener Homes Loan? Till November 2025.

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    The Greener Homes Loan is estimated to expire November 2025. Inspired by Patrick McMahon at EnerguyAdapted by the team at Alberta Solar Advisors August 2025 Update Status of the Canada Greener Homes Loan What Might Come Next? While there’s no official announcement yet of a successor to CGHL, there are strong indications and advocacy pushing…

  • How to Vet Solar Installers

    How to Vet Solar Installers

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    What to Look for in a Solar Installer (That Has Nothing to Do with Panels) Published by Alberta Solar Homeowners Going solar in Alberta is one of the smartest long-term decisions you can make—but choosing the right installer is just as important as choosing the right panels. At Alberta Solar Homeowners, we help locals compare…

  • Alberta’s Net Billing/Metering Future? Look to the U.S. (It’s not good)

    Alberta’s Net Billing/Metering Future? Look to the U.S. (It’s not good)

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    🔆 Hedging Against Monopolistic Tendencies — The Future of Net Metering Is at RiskAn Urgent Message from Alberta Solar Homeowners Over the past decade, Alberta has quietly become a solar success story. Thousands of homeowners have invested in rooftop solar, taking advantage of strong sun exposure, plummeting panel costs, and generous government rebates. But what…