Harnessing More From Your Solar

Choosing the Right Community Energy Partner

LO Winter Rate

8.49¢/kWh

This rate is designed to allow you to select a lower rate during winter months when you are importing more energy from the grid than exporting.

HI Summer Rate

33.00¢/kWh

When your production increases in the spring and summer and you are exporting more to the grid, switch to the HI rate.

Alberta’s Original Solar Rewards Program

If you are registered by the Wires Service Provider as a micro-generator, you are automatically eligible for membership in Alberta’s best solar rewards program.

You can switch between the Solar Club ™ seasonal fixed LO and HI rates any time during the month. Use the automated online “My Account” service, and the switch will be automatic, eliminating the normal 10-day lead time. If you need help, email our customer care team.

A general guideline on when to switch? From LO to HI during April and back onto the HI rate during October. With the wealth of data provided, it is easy to manage the switch dates yourself. You know your system the best.

Remember! Each PV Solar installation will be slightly different, depending on your location, usage patterns, and the location and number of panels. Picking the best date to switch rates is an individual choice. Unique to the Solar Club ™, you have the option of Back-Dating or Forward-Dating the dates when you want your account switched.

Maximizing Your Seasonal Solar

The Perks of Membership

Solar Club™ Loyalty Program

Alberta has a wealth of imaginative and environmentally sensitive people. The amount of solar PV systems installed in the province is on the rise. How can we encourage even more micro-generation investment in the province?

We believe in paying micro-generators a reasonable price for the surplus green electricity they produce and ship back to the grid. To encourage more Albertans to invest in solar systems we have introduced the Solar Club™ Loyalty Program.

The program was designed specifically to help small solar micro-generators earn a premium on their solar electricity and help further green Alberta’s electricity grid.

To qualify for all the benefits included in this Solar Club package, you must be listed in the provincial Site Catalog as a micro-generator, and we kindly ask you to consider donating to your local food bank or a charity of your choice.

Included in the Solar Club™ Package

The Original Rate Plan

Switch between our HI and LO Rates to accommodate seasonal generation fluctuations

Credit Balance Transfer

Use a credit balance from your microgen account to pay off one or more upcoming invoices

Sell Your Offsets

Earn extra income by selling your carbon credits in Alberta’s carbon market

Earn Cash Back

Earn cash back two ways: 3% cash back on all energy imported from the grid, and an additional 3% cash back on bundled natural gas usage, paid out annually

Pick-a-Date

Choose your invoice date using our Pick-a-Date program and control when you pay your bills. Some conditions apply

Community Partners

We will donate a portion of our proceeds to a local Community Partner at no extra cost to you!

Price Match

When the RRO exceeds our HI Rate, you’ll get the RRO price for that month

Shine & Win Contest

Stay tuned for new contests.

Solar Ready Program™

Get access to our Pre-Solar Rate™ while you wait for your site to be flagged as a microgen site.

Albertans Serving Albertans

Empowering Your Solar Journey: Choosing the Right Energy Partner

Local Energy

Our Community Energy Marketers offer more than just lower prices, we focus on customer care, education, and on simplifying the complexities of buying energy.

Here in Alberta, buying energy should be simple, hassle free and fairly priced. We understand the market and we have taken a different approach to providing retailing services.

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Local Support

We know that supporting local matters, but so does having local support. Our customers tell us repeatedly that they enjoy dealing with people who understand the market and are local.

Our team truly understands the Alberta market and issues that impact consumers. Our Alberta Customer Care Team has extensive training to be the point of contact for customers.

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Local Charities

We understand the importance of giving back where we can, that’s why our Community Energy Marketers support charitable organizations through our Community Partners program.

A portion of the proceeds from your electricity invoices is automatically donated to food banks, mental health supports, social services, and other deserving organizations. All of this at no extra cost to you.

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What Will It Cost To Green Your Home’s Energy?

With Green Alberta Energy and your local Community Energy Marketer, you can reduce your emissions footprint and support Alberta’s growth of renewable energy.

You are in control. Choose how much of your energy consumption you want to green. Just green what you can afford; every little bit helps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Flipping the Switch: FAQs on Choosing Your Solar Energy Provider

What is the HI rate for? What is the LO rate for?edward@procolorprints.com2025-09-24T17:23:01-06:00

What is the HI rate for? What is the LO rate for?

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?edward@procolorprints.com2025-09-24T17:23:38-06:00

When should I switch between rates, and how do I switch rates?

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?edward@procolorprints.com2025-09-24T17:27:26-06:00

What is Pre-Bill and how does it work?

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?edward@procolorprints.com2024-04-10T13:22:41-06:00

Can I really choose a switch date that has occurred in the past?

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?edward@procolorprints.com2024-03-27T12:35:39-06:00

How often can I switch?

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

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