Alberta Solar Incentives
- Read about Provincial, City and Federal programs
- Reach out to see what you qualify for
Going solar in Alberta is more economical thanks to a pro-active province who values their constituents making the switch. Why? This portfolio of rebates and funding support the province’s goals of reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency, and building a more resilient power grid. By making solar more affordable and accessible, Alberta aims to lower long-term energy costs, reduce strain on the electricity system, and contribute to a future less carbon intensive.
October 2025 Update: The Canada Greener Homes Loan has ended. There are Alberta specific replacement loan programs. Read below.
Residential Solar Incentives
💵 Canada Greener Homes Loan (Ended)
October 2025 Update: The Greener Homes Loan has now ended. There is no word yet if a new federal loan program will replace it. The next best option is now Alberta’s CEIP loan program. Homeowners who prioritized the Greener Homes Loan received 10 years of interest-free financing to make their home more energy-efficient — including solar panel installations and other upgrades. This loan could be combined with other rebates and incentives to maximize your savings. Official page here.
🧓 Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program (SHARP)
Qualified senior homeowners in Alberta can access a low-interest home equity loan to help pay for home repairs, upgrades, and energy-saving improvements. If your income is limited and you don’t meet the loan requirements, you may still be eligible for a grant instead. Program page here.
🏦 CMHC’s Eco Improvement
If you have a mortgage with CMHC or insurance, the CMHC Eco Improvement aims to reduce the environmental impact of housing by supporting energy-efficient improvements. Apply for a 25% partial premium refund if you’re insured with CMHC and you’re spending at least $20,000 in energy efficient renovations. This product is available for both home buyers and individual condo buyers. More info here.
🏡 The Solar Club™
The Solar Club™ is a special energy rate program designed to maximize savings for Albertans who generate their own solar power. It offers the flexibility to switch between two electricity rates based on the season:
A higher buy-back rate of $0.30/kWh during months when your system produces a solar surplus
A lower usage rate of $0.0877/kWh during the winter or when production dips
By timing your rate switch to match your solar output, homeowners can sell excess energy back to the grid at a premium and buy it at a lower cost when needed—leading to better year-round savings, sometimes accelerating your breakeven by 3-4 years. Read more about the Solar Club here.
Solar Incentive Info Matrix
Latest update: December 18, 2025. Filterable overview of municipal rebates, CEIP financing, and permitting. Note that several major programs are currently in between funding tranches.
Pro-Tip
Even if your city is Paused (like Calgary), you can still complete your EnerGuide evaluation and get contractor quotes now. This ensures you are at the front of the line when the 2026 funding tranches open.
Program funds are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Interest rates are subject to annual reassessment.
Muncipality Specific Programs
🏦 Clean Energy Improvement Program (Residential Stream):
This program offers a low-interest financing option for energy upgrades—like solar—repaid conveniently through your property tax bill. To qualify, you’ll need to complete energy evaluations before and after your improvements. You can also combine CEIP with other rebates to boost your savings. Please note for some cities CEIP funding has ended. Inquire with us to see what the status is for your area. View our Alberta solar financing page to see how the ROI compares.
Municipalities with CEIP: Athabasca, Banff, Calgary, Canmore, Cold Lake, Devon, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Leduc, Okotoks, Pincher Creek, Rocky Mountain House, St. Albert, Stirling, Strathcona County, Sturgeon County, Westlock
Municipalities that plan to launch CEIP in the coming years: Banff, Beaumont, Drayton Valley, Medicine Hat, Pincher Creek, Stettler
🏦 Home Upgrades Program
Eligible households can receive customized energy efficiency upgrades at no cost, tailored to their specific needs. Qualification depends on household size and income. This program is currently available in Calgary, Canmore, and Edmonton.
🏔️Banff Solar Incentive Program
The Banff Solar Incentive Program is a post-install rebate program, with the rebate amount based on the size of solar system installed.
Residential property owners get a rebate of $450/kilowatt (kW) of installed solar capacity, to a maximum of 20 kW ($9,000 maximum rebate). Larger solar incentive is available under the Deep Retrofit Program, when solar is combined with other energy upgrades.
Commercial properties are eligible for a rebate of $750/kilowatt (kW) of installed solar capacity, to a maximum of 20kW ($15,000 maximum rebate).
⛰️Canmore: Solar Incentive Program
The 2025 program closed. Applications for the 2026 program will open in February.
Canmore Residential Solar Incentive
Canmore is offering 20 rebates of $1,250 to help homeowners install new rooftop solar systems (minimum 3 kW). Available for single-family homes, duplexes, townhouses, and similar residences. Existing systems do not qualify. Official page here.
🎣 Medicine Hat: HAT Smart Existing Homes Incentives
Homeowners can receive up to $5,000 in rebates for approved energy-efficient upgrades under the Existing Homes Program. You can complete multiple retrofits, but the total rebate won’t exceed $5,000.
Only upgrades recommended in your EnerGuide Home Evaluation are eligible.
Get up to $10,000 in rebates for building a home that exceeds current energy code standards. The more energy you save beyond a typical new build, the bigger the rebate — including savings from on-site renewable energy like solar.
$200 if homeowners get an EnerGuide Evaluation performed on their home
❌ St. Albert: Home Energy Efficiency Grant
Effective August 30, 2024, the Home Energy Efficiency Grant Program has been fully subscribed and is no longer accepting applications. This is why it’s important to apply for available programs ASAP as they won’t last forever!
🚜 Wetaskiwin: Solar Installation Grant Program
This grant program helps lower power bills by making solar more accessible for local homeowners, businesses, and nonprofits. Funded by a $75,000 private donation, the 2025 program offers:
Ten $5,000 grants for residents installing at least a 4 kW system
Five $5,000 grants for businesses and nonprofits installing at least a 5 kW system
Landlords can apply on behalf of rental properties using the business application. Each applicant can only receive one grant, regardless of how many properties they own in Wetaskiwin.
Multi-UNIT Buildings Solar Incentives
Edmonton Multi-Unit Solar Rebate – Change Homes for Climate
The City of Edmonton has added $1.2 million in new funding to support solar installations on multi-unit residential buildings (4+ dwellings) that meet Zoning Bylaw 20001 requirements.
Applications reopened on March 17, 2025, and are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. To qualify:
Part I applications must be submitted by August 15, 2025
Installations must be completed and Part II submitted by November 3, 2025
Eligible projects receive $0.50/watt, up to $4,000 per dwelling and a $100,000 annual cap per applicant. Retroactive claims may be accepted if installation occurred during the program pause and falls within one year of interconnection approval. Program page here.
Canmore Solar Incentive Program
The 2025 program closed. Applications for the 2026 program will open in February.
Commercial & Multi-Family Solar Incentive
Businesses and multi-family buildings can receive $750 per kW of solar installed, up to $20,000. Applies to both new and existing buildings, but systems must power common areas or all units. Installations must be completed and inspected by December 15. Retroactive claims are not eligible.
Calgary: Charge YYC – Multi-residential Pilot Program
This new pilot program helps residents of condos, apartments, townhomes, and other multi-unit buildings plan and install EV chargers.
Phase 1: Up to 60 applicants can receive $4,000 or 50% (whichever is less) to create an EV Charging Road Map.
Phase 2 (2025): Additional funding will be available to install EV chargers based on the approved plans from Phase 1.
Ideal for property managers or condo boards looking to future-proof their buildings.
Commercial Solar Incentives
🏢 Clean Technology (CT) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
The Federal Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (ITC), companies can now recover up to 30% of the upfront costs of installing a solar energy system.
This refundable tax credit—acts like a rebate. It gives businesses a powerful incentive to invest in clean technologies like solar by offering significant savings on capital expenditures.
🏦 Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)
The Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI) program helps Alberta’s industrial and manufacturing facilities lower energy costs, build internal expertise, and fund capital retrofits.
Backed by $50 million from the Government of Alberta and NRCan, SEMI offers training, expert support, and funding to boost efficiency and reduce emissions.
Available until March 31, 2027, take advantage before its too late!
Offset Your Energy Costs With the Sun
No matter what, you’re likely to spend around $30,000 on electricity over the next 10 years. The difference? With solar, that money goes toward owning your own energy system—rather than paying your utility month after month. Once your system is paid off, you could enjoy little to no electricity costs for decades, all while shielding yourself from future rate hikes.
Your home without solar energy
- $250 average monthly electricity bill
- 10-Year Cost: $30,000 (assuming no rate increases)
- Continued dependence on utility companies
- No long-term savings or added home value
Your home with solar net billing
- No upfront cost solar loan (CEIP)
- Ownership of your power generation system
- 20+ years of low cost electricity after loan payoff
- Protection against future rate hikes
- Energy independence and savings
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