Change Homes for Climate Solar Program

what is the change homes for climate solar program?

Change Homes for Climate – Solar is a forward-thinking initiative launched by the City of Edmonton to empower homeowners in their fight against climate change. By offering substantial financial incentives, the program makes the transition to solar energy more accessible and affordable for residents. This initiative aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and foster a more sustainable future for Edmonton.

The program provides homeowners with rebates on the cost of installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on their properties.

Rebates are available based on property system size, up to $4,000 per home and a total of $100,000 per property owner per calendar year. Applications open on July 2, 2024, and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted.

How the rebate process works

Eligibility requirements

Before June 25, 2024: Homeowners installing solar on a residential property must complete an EnerGuide Home Energy Evaluation.
After June 25, 2024: Owners of multi-unit residential properties can install solar.

Residential Property Types:

- Duplexes
- Backyard suites
- Multi-unit buildings
- Row houses
- Secondary suites
- Semi-detached
- homes
- Single-family homes

Change Homes for Climate Solar amount

The City of Edmonton agrees to pay the following rates for Part I applications received prior to June 25, 2024, after they receive Part II approval:

Existing Residential Properties

Up to $0.40 per watt

New Residential Properties

Up to $0.30 per watt

The City of Edmonton agrees to pay the following rate for Part I applications received after June 25, 2024, after they receive Part II approval:

both New and Existing Multi Unit Residential Properties

Up to $0.50 per watt

These incentives will be issued based on the total installed system capacity up to a maximum amount of 40% of the total Eligible Expenses or $4,000 per Dwelling located within an eligible Residential Property, whichever is lesser.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if solar PV is right for my home?

There are a number of factors that impact a PV system’s performance. energy audit your home to understand if PV is the right choice for your home.

Some factors to consider include:

Orientation
Shading
Roof Condition
Household
electrical
consumption

Is Edmonton a good place for solar PV?

According to Natural Resources Canada, Alberta has one of the best solar resources in Canada.

This page compares the solar resource potential in various municipalities in Canada. It is of note that Edmonton (with a potential of 1246 kWh/kW) has a similar annual solar resource potential to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (1253 kWh/kW), assuming south facing panels with a latitude tilt. (Data provided by Natural Resources Canada).

How much electricity can I generate from my solar PV system?

According to Alberta’s Micro-Generation Regulation, you may install enough solar modules to produce up to 100 per cent of your net annual energy consumption; however, other factors, like available roof space, may also limit the size of your PV system.