Considering Solar?
Here’s what you need to know
Pre-Solar Rate
6.69¢/kWh
This Solar Ready™ program will save you money while you wait for solar to be installed and go live.
LO Winter Rate
9.45¢/kWh
Once your site is registered as a micro-generator, it will automatically be switched to the LO Rate.
HI Summer Rate
30.00¢/kWh
Switch to the HI Rate at any time. Designed for club members exporting excess electricity to the grid.
A Feature Rich Loyalty Program
Once you have installed solar, and your wires company has activated your site in the Site Catalog as a registered micro-generator, you are eligible to join Alberta’s best solar rewards program.
By joining a Community Energy Marketer, you get the best export pricing for your surplus generation, earn AIR MILES® Reward Miles™, access to our Carbon Offset Credit Platform, and cash back on every bit of electricity your home consumes.
Are you Solar Ready™
Get access to our discounted Pre-Solar Rate™ while you wait for your site to be flagged as a microgen site. Contact your solar installer for details or check out our FAQ.
We PARTNER
With many of Alberta’s best Solar Installers
Icarus Renewable Technologies Inc.
Phone: 587-357-4112
Email: garth@icarusrenewtech.com
Paragon Alternative & Conservative Energy Inc.
Phone: 780-872-0224
Email: goinggreen@paragonenergy.ca
Getting Started with Solar Guide
Use the form to request your FREE copy
Frequently Asked Questions
Flipping the Switch: FAQs on Choosing Your Solar Energy Provider
Easy! Simply apply for a Solar Club rate through one of our Community Energy Marketers.
Not ready yet? Simply apply for one of our variable or fixed rates and then switch to a Solar Club rate once your system has been activated.
The HI Export Rate is designed for micro-generators who are generating more energy than they are using. This is typically used during the summer months (March to October).
The LO Export Rate is designed for micro-generators who are using more energy than they are generating. This is typically used during the winter months (November to February).
Yes, you can! You can switch rates as far back as your last billing cycle, so be sure to take advantage of this time-travelling superpower and use it to maximize the days when your solar panels were capturing the most sunshine!
As a Solar Club Member, you will receive cash back on all energy imported from the grid on an annual basis. We calculate your cash back amount per calendar year, and issue payments by direct deposit in February of the following year.
All microgenerators enrolled with us, regardless of membership status, are part of our Hummingbird Virtual Solar Community (VSC), one of the largest distributed small micro-generation solar farms in Alberta. As a distributed virtual solar farm, the Hummingbird VSC leverages Alberta’s abundant solar resources and the many homeowners willing to invest in solar PV technology. The Hummingbird VSC showcases the potential of leveraging abundant solar resources and community-driven initiatives and underscores the importance of innovative solutions like rooftop solar installations. As Alberta navigates the evolving landscape of renewable energy, the Hummingbird VSC stands as a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and localized efforts to shape a more sustainable energy future.
