SPOTpower

SPOTpower

A Community Energy Marketer That Cares

Pre-Solar Rate

7.28¢/kWh

This Solar Ready™ program will save you money while you wait for solar to be installed and go live.

LO Rate

8.49¢/kWh

Once your site is registered as a micro-generator, it will automatically be switched to the LO Rate.

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Variable Rate Info

HI Rate

33.00¢/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

Launched in 2008, as the first privately owned utility retailer competing in Calgary against ENMAX, SPOTpower is part of the UTILITYnet group of companies founded by Madeline Low and Nick Clark. SPOTpower retails electricity, natural gas, and Internet services to residential, farm, and small business owners in over 450 Alberta communities. A portion of the proceeds are also donated to the Calgary Seniors' Resource Society and Made By Momma through the Spot Cares Program.

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

Charities Supported by SPOTpower

  • Supported by SPOTpower

    Animal Rescue Foundation - ARF
    Founded in 1995, the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) of Alberta is a volunteer-driven, registered non-profit charity. Their mission is to improve the lives of animals by rescuing, rehabilitating, and placing them in loving forever homes—while promoting responsible pet guardianship and addressing animal welfare challenges in our communities. For 30 years, this mission has guided ARF in supporting underserved areas and helping over 10,000 dogs and cats find safe, caring homes across Alberta.
  • Supported by SPOTpower

    Theatre Calgary
    Theatre Calgary stands as one of Canada’s most esteemed regional theatre companies, recognized for its artistic leadership, resilience, and deep commitment to community engagement. Since its founding in 1966, it has played an instrumental role in shaping Calgary’s cultural identity, championing both classic and contemporary works while fostering an environment where artists and audiences can connect in meaningful ways. As the largest theatre company in Southern Alberta, Theatre Calgary continues to be a beacon of creative excellence, inspiring new generations of theatre lovers and professionals.

Charities Previously Supported by SPOTpower

  • Previously Supported by SPOTpower

    Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society
    Calgary Seniors offers older adults hope, friendship and dignity through its wide range of both practical and innovative volunteer supported programs and social work outreach. It helps to create meaningful and effective change in the overall well-being and quality of life of seniors in Calgary.
  • Previously Supported by SPOTpower

    Made By Momma
    Made by Momma is a grassroots non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity located in Calgary. We help families facing situations of adversity and crisis by providing healthy prepared meals, wholesome baked goods, baby essentials, children’s items, supportive in-home visits, and many other services. This allows mothers the time they need to rest, recover, and focus on their families and their health.
  • Previously Supported by SPOTpower

    Skipping Stone
    Skipping Stone offers a welcoming, positive, and judgement-free space for anyone who identifies as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or looking to affirming their gender identity or expression, empowering individuals to achieve their goals by assembling a support team tailored specifically to them.

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 HI rate for? What is the LO rate for?2025-09-24T17:23:01-06:00

The HI 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 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?2025-09-24T17:23:38-06:00

Switching rates usually depends on your generation/usage patterns, but most micro-generators switch from the Variable or LO Rate to the HI Rate in the spring, and from the HI Rate to the LO or Variable Rate in the fall.

You can use our Pre-Bill Feature which provides you with a glimpse of your export and import data BEFORE your invoice is produced so that you know if you need to submit a rate change request. You’ll receive a Pre-Bill Notification Email three business days before your invoice is finalized so that you can make the switch if your data indicates that would be best.

You can backdate your rate change as far back as your last meter read date.

What is Pre-Bill and how does it work?2025-09-24T17:27:26-06:00

Every month, you will receive a Pre-Bill Notification Email three business days before your invoice is finalized (your Publish Date). During this Pre-Bill Window, log in to your “My Account” portal to view your:

  • Export kWh
  • Import kWh
  • Net kWh

The Net kWh value will tell you when you’re a net exporter or a net importer. Members typically use the HI Rate when they are net exporters. Members typically use the LO or Variable Rates when they are net importers.

During the spring and fall, when you normally switch rates, watch for a change from net importer to net exporter, or vice-versa. When your net status changes, submit a rate change request from the “My Account” portal. Your Pre-Bill Data will also show you the “backdating” date you can select to optimize your credits.

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!

2025-09-25T14:15:37-06:00
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