Headwaters Utility

Headwaters Utility

Flowing with Innovation, Energizing Community

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.

Join Alberta’s biggest solar community

Headwaters Utility, a beacon of energy in southwestern Alberta, springs from the vision of James Van Leeuwen, a stalwart advocate for rural development and sustainability. Established with the community at its core, we provide electricity, natural gas, and Internet services tailored to the unique needs of residents and businesses in the Pincher Creek region and beyond.

Did you know?

The Solar Club’s Virtual Solar Community is one of the largest in Alberta!

Leading Alberta’s Green Movement

We give where we live

Community Partners

We are pleased to be part of those supporting our community

Solar Installers

We partner with many of Alberta’s best Solar Installers

Loyalty Program

We’re part of Alberta’s most innovative solar loyalty program

Leading Alberta’s Green Movement

We give where we live

Community Partners

We are pleased to be part of those supporting our community.

Solar Installers

We partner with many of Alberta’s best Solar Installers

Loyalty Program

We’re part of Alberta’s most innovative solar loyalty program

Our Community Partners

  • Supported by: Headwaters Utility

    Adaptable Outdoors Recreation Society
    Adaptable Outdoors Recreation Society is a federally registered charity established in Pincher Creek, Alberta, that believes outdoor adventure should be made for everyone. Adaptable Outdoors offers individuals with disabilities the chance to enjoy the advantages of outdoor recreational activities.
  • Supported by: Headwaters Utility

    Grasslands Restoration Forum
    The Grassland Restoration Forum (GRF) was established in 2006 as a joint effort involving participants from provincial agencies, the ranching community, conservation organizations, First Nations, industry representatives, plant ecologists, and reclamation practitioners in Alberta. GRF is dedicated to advancing the preservation and revitalization of native grasslands, achieved through educational initiatives, outreach programs, and research aimed at enhancing reclamation practices and nurturing stewardship.
  • Supported by: Headwaters Utility

    Pincher Creek & District Chamber Of Commerce
    The Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization dedicated to actively promoting, facilitating, and enhancing the business environment by offering leadership, representation, networking opportunities, services, and educational resources to our chamber members.
  • Supported by: Headwaters Utility

    Pincher Creek Maker Centre
    Pincher Creek Maker Centre is an initiative designed to involve young individuals in the realm of renewable technology and innovation. It serves as a prime illustration of how we promote shared value within the Pincher Creek local communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Flipping the Switch: FAQs on Changing Your Solar Energy Provider

How do I become a Solar Club Member?2024-03-27T12:30:43-06:00

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.

What is the High (HI) rate for? What is the Low (LO) rate for?2024-04-10T13:23:07-06:00

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).

When should I switch between rates, and how do I switch rates?2024-04-10T13:23:29-06:00

Switching rates usually depends on your generation/usage patterns, but most micro-generators switch from LO to HI in March and from HI to LO in October. We send out reminder emails in March and October as well. Contact our Customer Care team if you need help figuring out when to switch.

You can choose an effective date that is as far back as your last meter read date.

Can I really choose a switch date that has occurred in the past?2024-04-10T13:22:41-06:00

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!

How often can I switch?2024-03-27T12:35:39-06:00

You can switch once per billing cycle, penalty-free, to accommodate seasonal electricity generation fluctuations.

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