Ridge Utilities

Ridge Utilities

Empowering Local Communities

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

Ridge Utilities Ltd. is a pioneering initiative by the Village of Stirling led by Mayor Trevor Lewington and CAO Scott Donselaar. Offering a suite of essential services, including electricity, natural gas, green power, and Internet, Ridge isn’t just another utility company—it's a cornerstone of community investment. Competitive rates are only the beginning; every purchase supports local growth and sustainability, with 100% of profits funneled back into enriching the region.

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

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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About The Solar Club

Presenting the Solar Club™ Loyalty Program, an exclusive initiative for small-scale solar generators, providing premium rates, air miles, and cashback incentives. Together, let’s drive the transformation of Alberta’s power grid towards a greener future.
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News & Insights

Headquarters

Suite 200, 1316 – 9 Ave SE
Calgary, AB, T2G 0T3

Sunshine@SolarClub.ca

Phone: (403) 726-9694
Fax: (403) 265-7290

Solar Club™ is a tradename of Utility Network & Partners Inc., a licensed marketer of electricity, natural gas, and Internet services under the Consumer Protection Act. ©2024Utility Network & Partners. ®™ Trademarks of AM Royalties Limited Partnership used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. and Utility Network & Partners Inc.

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