Solar Grants & Incentives
for Alberta Homeowners & Businesses
A complete guide to every current residential and commercial solar incentive available in Alberta — local, provincial, and national. We handle all applications as part of every Solis Energy installation.
Please note: The Canada Greener Homes Grant (closed April 2024) and Greener Homes Loan (closed October 2025) are no longer accepting applications. The programs listed below are currently active. Program details change — contact Solis Energy to confirm current availability before applying.
Residential Solar Incentives
Programs available to Alberta homeowners. Many can be stacked together to significantly reduce your out-of-pocket cost.
Alberta Net Metering (Micro-Generation Regulation)
Alberta's Micro-Generation Regulation lets homeowners generate their own solar power and export surplus electricity to the grid for credits on their bill. Your meter effectively runs backwards when panels produce more than you use.
- Export surplus solar power at the prevailing electricity rate
- Credits applied directly to your monthly bill
- Available to all Alberta homeowners with a grid-tied solar system
- Administered through your utility (ENMAX, ATCO, FortisAlberta, etc.)
Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP)
The CEIP is available through 20+ Alberta municipalities and offers low-interest financing for solar upgrades. Repayment is tied to the property through your property tax bill — not the homeowner — so if you sell, the obligation transfers with the property.
- Available in Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, Strathmore, and 20+ municipalities
- Financing repaid through property taxes over up to 25 years
- Tied to the property, not the homeowner — no risk if you sell
- Some municipalities offer additional rebates on top of financing
Airdrie CEIP — Local Rebate
Airdrie is one of the few Alberta communities with its own local rebate stacked on top of CEIP financing. Qualifying solar installations in Airdrie can receive up to $3,100 back in addition to low-interest financing.
- 2.75% financing for up to 25 years through property taxes
- Up to $3,100 rebate for qualifying solar projects
- Applications open — check City of Airdrie for current intake
- Stacks with provincial net metering and bank financing
Town of Banff Solar Rebate
Banff offers one of Alberta's most generous per-kilowatt solar rebates for residential property owners. Up to 20 kW of installed capacity is eligible.
- $450 per kilowatt of installed solar capacity
- Maximum rebate of $9,000 (for a 20 kW system)
- Available to residential property owners in Banff
- Contact the Town of Banff for current application status
City of Medicine Hat Solar Rebate
Medicine Hat offers a per-kilowatt rebate for residential solar installations. 2025 applications are closed; 2026 applications will open shortly.
- $200 per kilowatt of installed solar capacity
- Maximum rebate of $2,000
- Available to Medicine Hat residential property owners
- 2026 applications opening soon — check City of Medicine Hat website
Green Home Financing (Major Banks)
Major Canadian banks offer green home financing products specifically for solar and energy efficiency upgrades, often at reduced interest rates.
- RBC Energy Saver Loan: 1% interest reduction for solar projects
- Scotiabank EcoEnergy Financing: up to 100% of project costs
- TD Green Banking: personal loans and lines of credit for solar
- CMHC Eco Plus: 25% mortgage insurance premium refund for energy-efficient homes
Commercial & Farm Solar Incentives
Businesses, farms, and commercial property owners have access to some of the most generous solar incentives in Canada — particularly the federal Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit.
Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (CT ITC)
The federal Clean Technology ITC is the most significant commercial solar incentive in Canada. Businesses, farms, and corporations can claim a refundable tax credit of up to 30% of the total capital cost of a qualifying solar installation — you receive cash back even if your tax liability is lower than the credit.
- 30% refundable tax credit on eligible solar system capital costs
- Available to Canadian corporations, partnerships, and trusts
- Applies to solar PV, battery storage, and other clean technology
- Available for installations from March 28, 2023 through December 31, 2034
- Claimed on your corporate income tax return via CRA
Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance — Class 43.2
Solar energy equipment qualifies under CCA Class 43.2, allowing businesses to deduct 100% of the cost in the first year under the Accelerated Investment Incentive. This significantly reduces taxable income in the year of installation.
- 100% first-year deduction under the Accelerated Investment Incentive
- Applies to solar PV systems, inverters, mounting structures, and related equipment
- Available to all Canadian businesses
- Can be combined with the Clean Technology ITC
- Consult your accountant for optimal tax planning
Alberta Net Metering — Commercial & Farms
Alberta's Micro-Generation Regulation applies to commercial properties and farms. Businesses and agricultural operations can export surplus solar power to the grid and receive credits against their electricity bills.
- Applies to commercial, industrial, and agricultural properties
- Export surplus power at the prevailing electricity rate
- No cap on system size for micro-generation (under 5 MW)
- Particularly valuable for farms and businesses with high daytime energy use
Agricultural Clean Technology Program (ACT)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's ACT program supports farms adopting clean energy technology including solar. Grants cover up to 50% of eligible project costs for clean energy adoption.
- Up to 50% of eligible project costs covered
- Maximum $2 million per project
- Targeted at Canadian farms and agricultural operations
- Solar PV systems and energy storage are eligible
- Check Agriculture Canada for current intake periods
Commercial CEIP Financing
Several Alberta municipalities offer CEIP financing for commercial properties. Commercial property owners can access low-interest financing repaid through property taxes, reducing upfront capital requirements.
- Available in select municipalities including Calgary and Cochrane
- Financing tied to the property, not the business owner
- Competitive interest rates and long repayment terms
- Ideal for businesses that lease their property or plan to sell
BDC & VCIB Clean Energy Financing
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and Vancity Community Investment Bank (VCIB) both offer dedicated clean energy financing for commercial solar projects, with flexible terms and competitive rates.
- BDC: flexible loans for businesses investing in energy efficiency
- VCIB: $3M to $50M for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects
- Loan terms of 2 to 15 years
- Available for solar, storage, and energy efficiency retrofits
Stack Multiple Programs to Maximize Savings
Most of these programs can be combined. An Airdrie homeowner can stack the local CEIP rebate ($3,100), CEIP low-interest financing, and Alberta net metering credits. A farm or business can combine the 30% federal ITC, the 100% first-year CCA deduction, and the Agricultural Clean Technology Program grant.
- Airdrie CEIP rebate: up to $3,100
- CEIP financing at 2.75% (no upfront cost)
- Net metering: ongoing bill credits
- Bank green financing: reduced interest rate
- Clean Technology ITC: 30% of system cost back
- Accelerated CCA: 100% first-year deduction
- Agricultural Clean Technology grant: up to 50%
- Net metering: ongoing export credits
We Handle All Incentive Applications For You
As part of every Solis Energy installation, we submit all applicable incentive applications on your behalf — at no additional cost. You focus on the savings; we handle the paperwork.