Alberta Solar Rebates and Incentives in 2026

Other municipal solar rebates

• Canmore: 20 rebates of $1,250 for homes with at least 3 kW, chosen by lottery if oversubscribed. The Town says applications “have closed for 2026” and to check back in 2027.
• Wetaskiwin: ten $5,000 grants in 2026. The City says the program is “now full”, with a waitlist in case someone withdraws.
• Edmonton: the City’s residential solar rebate, for single-family and multi-unit homes, “has been fully subscribed and is no longer accepting applications.”
• Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Airdrie, Okotoks, St. Albert: we found no standalone solar rebate. Some of these towns pay a small rebate on completed CEIP projects instead.

Micro-generation: how Alberta credits the power you export

Alberta’s Micro-Generation Regulation sets the rules for home solar. It works as net billing: the power you import and the power you export are measured separately.

• Credit rate: for systems under 150 kW, your retailer credits exports “at the rate the service provider charged the micro-generator for electric energy.” That means the energy rate only. Delivery and transmission charges are not credited.
• Carry-forward: a credit “may be carried forward for up to 12 months”, and your retailer must settle unused credits at least once each calendar year, by payment, bill offset or both.
• Sizing: the system must be “intended to meet all or a portion of the customer’s total annual energy consumption”, so it is sized to your yearly use, not to your roof.
• Batteries: a battery that stores your solar power counts as part of the micro-generation system.

The Government of Alberta’s micro-generation page adds that the credit rate is agreed between you and your retailer: “The government does not decide what this rate should be.” For a cost breakdown alongside these credits, see what solar costs in Alberta.

Solar Club and HI/LO rate plans

Because the regulation lets a retailer and a solar owner agree in writing on a different credit rate, some retail plans pay a high rate in summer and charge a low rate in winter. The best known is the Solar Club, a trade name of Utility Network & Partners Inc. On October 15, 2026 it listed a HI rate of 35.00¢/kWh and a LO rate of 5.90¢/kWh, plus 3% cash back on electricity imports.

The catch is that the rate applies both ways. The Solar Club’s own FAQ says customers “get charged their retail rate per kWh when they use power from the grid and are paid the same retail rate when they sell excess power back.” While you are on the HI rate, the power you import also costs 35¢. These plans suit homes that export more than they import in summer and switch back to the LO rate in the fall. Retail rates change, so compare plans against your own usage before you switch.

For homes without a retail contract, the regulated Rate of Last Resort is 12.06¢/kWh in ENMAX areas such as Calgary and Red Deer, and 12.01¢/kWh in EPCOR’s Edmonton area. Both rates are fixed until December 31, 2026, and the 2027 rate had not been published when we checked.

Looking for the $100 Alberta energy rebate?

Many searches for “Alberta energy rebate 2026” are about a different program. The Alberta Energy Rebate is a one-time $100 payment “to help with the cost of groceries, fuel and other everyday essentials.” It is not tied to solar or home upgrades. You must be 18 or older as of July 1, 2026, have filed a 2025 tax return and have household income of $225,000 or less. The province says to “Submit your application by October 31, 2026.”

Federal programs: what is closed and what is left

• Canada Greener Homes Grant: closed. Natural Resources Canada says December 31, 2025 was the last day to submit documents.
• Canada Greener Homes Loan: closed. “No further applications can be approved.”
• Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program: no-cost retrofits for low-to-median-income households, delivered only through provincial partners. NRCan’s program page lists British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec, not Alberta.
• Oil to Heat Pump Affordability: heat pumps, not solar, and July 31, 2026 was the last day to apply in Alberta.

For the full story, read what happened to the federal Greener Homes grant.

Farms, businesses and Indigenous communities

• Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit: a refundable federal credit for solar equipment, but only for a taxable Canadian corporation (or certain real estate investment trusts). The rate is 30% if the claimant meets the labour requirements and 20% if not, for equipment in use by the end of 2033. Homeowners and unincorporated farms cannot claim it.
• On-Farm Efficiency Program: the provincial farm program closed to applications on September 24, 2026.
• Energy Savings for Business: Emissions Reduction Alberta says all funding has been allocated.
• Alberta Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative: PrairiesCan funding for renewable energy, including solar and storage, for First Nations, Métis Settlements and Indigenous community organizations.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a government solar rebate in Alberta in 2026?

No. Alberta has no provincial solar rebate or grant for homeowners in 2026, and the federal Greener Homes Grant and Loan are closed. The help that remains is local: CEIP property-tax financing where your municipality has room, Banff’s $450 per kW rebate, and micro-generation credits for the power your system exports to the grid.

Are there solar panel grants in Edmonton?

Not right now. The City of Edmonton’s residential solar rebate is fully subscribed and closed, for both single-family and multi-unit homes. Edmonton still runs CEIP, which lends $3,000 to $50,000 at a fixed 6% over up to 20 years, but new applications go on a waitlist. Edmonton is the only municipality that finances a battery added to an existing solar system.

When does Calgary’s CEIP reopen?

The City of Calgary says residential CEIP is closed until winter 2026/2027, and the Alberta Municipalities status table lists the next intake as January 2027. The City estimates the rate at 6.00% to 6.10%, posts the exact range one week before intake, and locks your rate when you sign. It lends up to $50,000 over up to 20 years.

What is the Alberta energy rebate in 2026, and is it for solar?

No. The Alberta Energy Rebate is a one-time $100 payment to help with everyday costs like groceries and fuel. It has nothing to do with solar. Albertans 18 and older with household income of $225,000 or less who filed a 2025 tax return can apply. The province extended the deadline to October 31, 2026.

Is CEIP a loan or a rebate?

A loan. Your municipality pays for approved upgrades, such as solar panels, and you repay the full amount plus interest through your property tax bill, over up to 20 or 25 years depending on the town. Some towns take a small rebate off your balance when the project is finished. The work must be done by a CEIP Qualified Contractor.

Can I finance a home battery through CEIP?

Only in some cases. CEIP’s rules allow battery storage only when it is installed with a new, CEIP-financed solar system and stores power from it. Edmonton is the exception: it also finances a battery added to an existing solar system. The battery is given a 10-year useful life and needs a warranty that keeps at least 60% of its capacity.

How does Alberta pay you for extra solar power?

Through net billing. Under the Micro-Generation Regulation, your retailer credits each kWh you export at the energy rate you pay for imports, unless you agree in writing on a different rate. Delivery charges are not credited. Credits can be carried for up to 12 months, and your retailer must settle unused credits at least once a year.

What is the Alberta Solar Club, and is the HI rate worth it?

The Solar Club is a retail electricity plan from Utility Network & Partners, not a government program. In October 2026 it listed a 35.00¢ HI rate and a 5.90¢ LO rate. The HI rate also applies to the power you import, so it suits homes that export more than they use in summer. Members switch back to the LO rate in the fall.

Is the Canada Greener Homes Grant still available in Alberta?

No. The grant is closed, and December 31, 2025 was the last day to submit documents. The interest-free Greener Homes Loan is also closed. The newer Greener Homes Affordability Program is delivered only through provincial partners, and Alberta is not one of them, so Albertans cannot apply.

Can farms or businesses get a solar tax credit in Alberta?

Corporations can. The federal Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit is a refundable credit for solar equipment owned by a taxable Canadian corporation. It is 30% if the claimant meets the labour requirements and 20% if not, for equipment in use by the end of 2033. Homeowners and unincorporated farms cannot claim it. Alberta’s On-Farm Efficiency Program closed in September 2026.

Want to see what a system would cost before you plan the financing? Compare our solar panel prices, or ask us for a quote sized to twelve months of your own power bills. We will show the system price, the micro-generation setup, and any local program that is open where you live.