Energy Efficiency Alberta's Residential and Commercial Solar Program paid homeowners $0.75 per watt, up to the lesser of 30% of cost or $10,000, on systems up to 15 kW. It launched June 21, 2017, stopped taking applications May 22, 2019, and was formally cancelled that November.
This was Alberta's largest-ever provincial solar rebate, a $36 million, two-year program with separate rules for homes and for businesses and non-profits[1]. This page covers the homeowner side.
| System size | Rebate at $0.75/W |
|---|---|
| 5 kW | $3,750 |
| 7.5 kW | $5,625 |
| 10 kW | $7,500 |
| 13.3 kW and up | $10,000 cap (or 30% of cost, if lower) |
Homeowners received up to 30% off installation to a $10,000 maximum, calculated at $0.75 per watt[1], for residential systems up to 15 kW[2]. Applicants had to own or hold long-term rights to the property, and systems installed before April 15, 2017 were not eligible.
Energy Efficiency Alberta stopped accepting new applications on May 22, 2019 while honouring those already in process[4], and the new government formally cancelled the Residential and Commercial Solar Program on November 7, 2019[3].
There is no provincial rebate today. See Alberta home solar incentives for CEIP financing, town rebates and micro-generation credits. Business version of this program: Alberta commercial solar rebate (2017–2019).
Historical reference. General information, not financial advice.
