Alberta has no provincial solar rebate. Exported electricity is credited at your retailer’s energy rate (not the delivery charges), many municipalities offer property-tax financing through CEIP, and a few towns have their own incentives.
This is an independent summary, not an official government or utility page. Programs change, run out of funding or close. Always confirm the current rules with the program, and get any required pre-approval before you sign a contract or install anything. Rebates and loans are listed separately from export compensation (what your utility pays for electricity you send to the grid) and tax treatment.
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Town of Banff Solar Incentive Program
Town of Banff
$450 per kW for residential solar, up to 20 kW ($9,000).
Status: Accepts applications at any time.
Details
Residential: $450 per kW, up to 20 kW. Minimum system size 2 kW. CSA/ULC-certified equipment.
Who is eligible
Properties in the Town of Banff, one application per property. A FortisAlberta micro-generation agreement is required.
Dates: Ongoing.
How to apply
Contact the Town for a preliminary review before applying for your development permit. The incentive is paid after installation.
In 2026 the Town offered 20 rebates of $1,250 for arrays of at least 3 kW.
Status: Closed for 2026; the next round is expected in 2027.
Details
2026 round: 20 rebates of $1,250, lottery if oversubscribed; install and inspect by December 15. Not retroactive.
Who is eligible
Canmore residents installing at least 3 kW.
Dates: 2026 round closed. A 2027 round is expected but not yet announced.
How to apply
Watch the Town's page for the 2027 intake.
Official source:Town of Canmore: Solar incentives Last verified by us: October 30, 2026. Source last checked automatically: November 5, 2026.
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City of Edmonton Residential Solar Rebate
City of Edmonton
Edmonton's former solar rebate is closed. Edmonton homeowners can still look at CEIP financing.
Status: Fully subscribed and no longer accepting applications.
Dates: Closed.
Not confirmed: Closed status was seen in the City's published page summary; the page itself could not be loaded when last checked.
Official source:City of Edmonton: Solar energy Not yet verified by us against the official source. Source last checked automatically: November 5, 2026.
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HAT Smart Solar Electric Incentive
City of Medicine Hat
$0.20 per watt of solar ($200 per kW), up to $1,000.
Status: 2026 program runs January 1 to December 15, 2026, but may be fully subscribed. Check with the City.
Details
$0.20 per DC watt, maximum $1,000. Requires a System Size Review, a qualified installer, new CSA/ULC equipment and a post-renovation EnerGuide evaluation.
Who is eligible
Medicine Hat residential utility customers.
Dates: January 1 – December 15, 2026, subject to funding.
How to apply
Complete the System Size Review before installing.
Not confirmed: We could not confirm whether 2026 funding is still available. Medicine Hat has its own electric utility, which our reports do not yet model.
Alberta Municipalities and participating municipalities
Financing for up to 100% of the cost of solar and other upgrades, repaid through your property tax bill.
Status: Available in participating municipalities; intake opens and closes locally (Calgary residential intake closed until winter 2026/2027; Edmonton nearing capacity with new applicants waitlisted).
Details
Financing, not a rebate: the amount is repaid with interest over up to 20 years and can be prepaid.
Rates and limits are set by each municipality (for example, Calgary has shown an estimated 6.00–6.10% rate, up to $50,000 and 20 years).
Who is eligible
Homeowners in participating municipalities, including Calgary, Edmonton, Airdrie, Banff, Beaumont, Canmore, Cold Lake, Devon, Drayton Valley, Grande Prairie, Jasper, Leduc, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Okotoks, Pincher Creek, Rocky Mountain House, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Stettler, Stirling, Strathcona County, Sturgeon County, Taber, Westlock and Wetaskiwin.
Pre-qualification is required before work starts.
Dates: Program-specific; check your municipality.
How to apply
Apply through your municipality's CEIP page and get pre-qualified before signing a contract.
Not confirmed: Whether intake is open right now varies by municipality; check your municipality's page.
