Solar Rebates in Alberta
In recent years, various Governments around Canada are taking renewable energy more seriously. To boost interest and viability in cleaner power sources, incentives have been introduced to lower investment costs for homeowners and businesses.
Different levels of Government have introduced solar rebates and incentives as a way to allow homeowners and businesses to reduce the initial cost of installing PV panels on their properties.
Call Gridworks Energy today so we can help you take advantage on the current incentives!
Solar rebates Won’t Last Forever
We understand that receiving kickbacks from the government or local utility is a great opportunity, but these rebates don’t last forever. These incentive systems are designed for early adoption, and as more people go solar, the benefits progressively become lower until they are completely phased out.
Contact us today and we can help you go solar and build a cleaner future for everyone.
What Types of Solar Rebates are there in Alberta?
Typically, solar rebates can come from three levels of Government—Federal, Provincial, and Municipal.
While we will cover these in more detail below, we have included extra reading in our resources section at the bottom of this article for you to explore.
Prepare Ahead
Getting your rebates will take some time, and to ensure nothing gets delayed, you will want to ready the necessary paperwork and requirements.
Here is a recommended list of things you’ll need to keep and prepare:
- Pre and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation receipts.
- Receipts and invoices that show products purchased and installation costs are marked and/or paid in full.
- A copy of the letter of approval or permission for interconnection issued by the local electrical or building authority. (For grid-connected solar PV systems)
- An attestation form (if applicable for your retrofits)
While rebate programs will have different requirements, these are the go-to documents that are commonly looked for. If you have any questions, Gridworks Energy is here to help you every step of the way.
Solar rebates Won’t Last Forever
One of the most notable rebate programs is Alberta’s Clean Energy Improvement Program, which allows property owners long-term financing through their municipality. Repayment terms are up to 25 years and are paid off through tax added to the property’s tax bill.
What makes this rebate program different, however, is that the project is attached to the property, not the owner.
Gridworks Energy can make the process convenient and hassle-free.
What Types of Solar Rebates are there in Alberta?
The Municipal Electricity Generation Program (MEG)
Providing Alberta municipalities financial rebates, up to $500,000 to install grid-connected microgeneration systems.
Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit:
A refundable 30% tax credit on capital cost of investments made by taxable entities in solar PV, wind, and energy-storage technologies. This Credit will be available to all project spending starting March 28, 2023 through to 2034.
Clean Energy Investment Tax Credit:
A refundable 15% tax credit on the capital costs of investments made by non-taxable entities, such as Indigenous communities, municipally owned utilities and Crown corporations that make investments in renewable energy, energy storage and inter-provincial transmissions and other non-emitting electricity infrastructure.
Call us now and Gridworks Energy can help you with the process.
Canada Solar Rebates
Please note: Currently, the Greener Homes Grant is not accepting new applicants. The Greener Homes Loan as of October 1st, 2025, any new loan applications will not be accepted after this date.
After the Canada Greener Homes Initiative was announced in 2021 to help homeowners transition to solar, it was proven to be a success. To date, there have been 182,400+ applicants, and over $1M in grants have been sent to homeowners.
The growing number of applicants means a longer wait time in the future, Gridworks Energy will help you join the bandwagon and get your chance as early as possible!
General Summary:
- You can have up to $600 towards the costs of your pre and post-EnerGuide evaluation.
- Interest-free loans up to $40,000 with a repayment term of 10 years.
In order to become eligible for these, you will need to follow these steps:
- Step 1. Apply through the Canada Greener Homes Portal.
- Step 2. Have your pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation.
- Step 3. You can apply for a loan or skip this step.
- Step 4. Submit the required documents for a post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation.
We recommend reading the eligibility criteria and requirements. Feel free to browse through them in the Alberta Solar Rebates Resources section below.
Solar Rebates in Edmonton
For Solar rebates in Edmonton, here’s what is currently available:
- Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP)
- Change Homes For Climate – Solar Program
- Offering multi-unit residential property owners in Edmonton $0.50/watt towards the cost of the PV system. Part 1 applications close August 15, 2025.
Alberta Solar Rebates Resources
Here is a list of current resources for rebates and incentives currently available.