Tassa Energy

Tassa Energy

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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

Founded by Lyle Thorsen,a born and raised Albertan, who brings over two decades of industry experience, Tassa Energy embodies local expertise and commitment. As a family-run business with Indigenous majority ownership, their focus is on delivering value to customers, not on maximizing shareholder profits. They are dedicated to powering positive change in Cochrane and beyond, ensuring that customers can feel good about their energy choices.

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 Tassa Energy

  • Supported by Tassa Energy

    Cochrane & Area Humane Society
    Cochrane & Area Humane Society provides food, shelter, medical care and the opportunity for adoption; to unwanted, surrendered, lost and unclaimed animals while promoting responsible pet ownership through its educational programs, rural spay/neuter programs, and public fundraising events.
  • Supported by Tassa Energy

    Cochrane & Area Victim Services
    Cochrane Victim Services is a not-for-profit organization that provides 24 hour crisis response, support and referral services to victims of crime and tragedy. Cochrane Victim Services works largely alongside the RCMP and is located within the Cochrane detachment. The area served is approximately 4,000 square kilometers, which is home to almost 60,000 year-round residents. This area includes the communities of Cochrane, Morley, Bragg Creek, Redwood Meadows, Springbank, Bearspaw, Glendale, Bottrel and all surrounding areas.
  • Supported by Tassa Energy

    Cochrane Activettes Food Bank
    Cochrane Activettes have been operating the Cochrane Food Bank since 1995 in partnership with Cochrane Family and Community Support Services. It is intended to provide food hampers to families and individuals who find themselves in a temporary difficult financial situation.
  • Supported by Tassa Energy

    Ronald McDonald House Charities, Calgary House
    Ronald McDonald House Charities® Alberta supports families seeking vital medical treatment for their seriously ill or injured child. Our warm, compassionate Houses provide a home-away-from-home for families who need to travel for medical reasons. When those families are experiencing one of life’s most difficult times – we offer them the gift of togetherness.

Charities Previously Supported by Tassa Energy

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!

2025-05-14T16:01:57-06:00
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