Alberta
Make a little of your own power
Savings calculator
What plug-in solar could save you in Alberta
An estimate for an 800W south-facing plug-in solar kit in Edmonton, using the local residential electricity rate.
What's blocking it
What's blocking it in Alberta
See which rules block plug-in solar and which add cost or paperwork.
How to fix it
How to unlock it in Alberta
No new legislation is needed. The authority to make these changes already exists.
What's next
Working on plug-in solar in Alberta
These organisations lead the local campaign. You can write to your representative or follow the latest updates.
Talk to your condo board
Most condo and rental bylaws were written before plug-in solar existed. Start the conversation with your board, even a single panel on a south-facing balcony is enough to put the question on the agenda.
Three ways to unlock Alberta
Goal: 500 by January 1, 2027. Two ministers, Affordability & Utilities, Service Alberta & Red Tape Reduction, can permit certified plug-in solar without the legislature. Every signature is delivered with the email it generated.
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