Epcor builds, operates and maintains the electrical distribution system in and partly around Edmonton. To prepare for growth in electricity demand, EPCOR is working with governments, industry and customers to continue safely delivering reliable and affordable power to more than 440,000 customers. EPCOR is taking steps to transform our electricity grid to enable our customers' choices and the transition towards a low-carbon economy. We work with customers, consultants and installers to connect micro-generation systems such as solar panels, to the power grid and to help them with system capacity and connection impacts. EPCOR also has a 124.4kW solar panel system at its Hugh J. Bolton Service Centre in Edmonton and a 13.6 megawatt solar farm at its E.L. Smith water treatment plant.
As an inventive and pioneering net-zero builder, Landmark's mission is to make net-zero affordable and easy to own. With our innovative construction methods and commitment to sustainability, we deliver the highest quality net-zero homes while actively reducing waste and minimizing environmental impact. Affordability is paramount to our net-zero offerings as we firmly believe net-zero technology should be accessible to the many and prevalent in Edmonton's landscape. Invested in healthy living, every Landmark homeowner enjoys enhanced comfort with our medical-grade Hi-Velocity heating/cooling and filtration system. Further, Landmark ensures the homeowner is in control of their power management, with every Blatchford home equipped with a 20Kwh SONNEN battery to store, utilize, and even sell excess energy (a $20,000 value) at no additional cost. Keenly focused on the world of tomorrow and our commitment to contribute our best to it, Landmark Homes is equally invested in the "tomorrow" we leave to the next generation, and the "today" we build for Edmontonians. Learn more at Blatchford Community and Net-Zero Homes.
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Solar Club offers you a premium on your electricity that you feed into the grid. You are able to toggle between High and Low seasonal export rates. If you have a Microgen site and seasonally export more than you use then Solar Club is for you. You will receive 3% cash back on all electricity you import from the grid. Solar Club also offers its members 3% cashback on natural gas used. All this for a donation to your local food bank. We also donate 10% of our energy revenue to our Community Partners Program. The Solar Synergy option permits you to donate 10% of the profits from your home or business toward a fund we have established to help put solar on the roofs of not for profits. This is option is for all our customers with or without solar systems. We also have our Community Connections Program where organizations can apply for assistance for events or organizations that help build community and connection.
Foothills Energy Co-op is a community energy marketer of electricity, natural gas, internet, and green generated power to members throughout Alberta. We offer a unique loyalty program called the Solar Club, designed specifically for solar micro- generators that offers the opportunity to maximize the return on your investment in solarpower. You make the choice when to switch from our Hi rate of 30.00 c/kWh and to a Lo rate of 8.77 c/kWh. Another advantage of the Solar Club is 3% cash back on the energy cost of all electricity you import from the grid. Also, when you bundle your natural gas, we now pay 3% cash back on the energy portion of your natural gas bills. Foothills Energy Co-op works to return all our net profits back into the community.
Maximize Your Solar Earnings with The Solar Club! Alberta's small solar micro-generators can unlock exclusive benefits through The Solar Club, including premium electricity rates, the flexibility to switch between HI and LO Rates anytime, and cash back on all imported grid energy. In 2024 alone, Members collectively earned $14.9 million through exports, cash back rewards, and free Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). This year, Members can also earn cash back on natural gas accounts enrolled with the Solar Club. Offered by local Community Energy Marketers within UTILITYnet, the Solar Club empowers you to take control of your energy future and get the most out of your solar investment. Learn more and find an Energy Marketer near you at www.solarclub.ca.
Ridge Utilities is a community energy marketer owned by the Village of Stirling that provides electricity, natural gas, and green generated power anywhere in Alberta. The Solar Club available from Ridge Utilities offers you an opportunity to maximize your return on investment in solar. You are able to easily toggle between a premium High (30.00 cents/kWh) and Low (9.45 cents/kWh) season export rates for the energy you generate. You will receive 3% cash back on all electricity you import from the grid. We also offer options for monetizing the carbon offsets your system earns. Ridge Utilities is community-owned which means our profits are reinvested back into the places where our customers live.
Effect Home Builders - where excellence meets sustainability. At Effect, we don't just build homes; we redefine the standard of custom home building. Our commitment to superior craftsmanship and sustainable building practices sets us apart as the premier choice for discerning homeowners. That's why we meticulously optimize every aspect of your project to harness the natural advantages of your location, all while prioritizing your individual needs and desires. Our dedication to using the finest materials, coupled with our expertise in structural integrity and advanced insulation techniques, ensures that your home is not only beautiful but also built to last. From thoughtful design to the careful selection of materials, we strive to minimize our environmental footprint without sacrificing style or comfort.
SkyFire Energy
is Western Canada's leading solar contractor and an employee-owned Certified B Corp. Since 2001, SkyFire has pioneered solar energy, designing and installing thousands of grid-connected and off-grid systems across Western and Northern Canada. With over 200 MWp of solar PV systems designed and installed - and an O&M team servicing more than 2 GWp of utility-scale solar and BESS projects - SkyFire, has played a key role in shaping the renewable energy landscape. Its portfolio spans residential, commercial, and complex photovoltaic projects, working with over 20 utilities across Canada. The team includes Professional Engineers, Certified Photovoltaic Technicians, and CSA Certified Construction Electricians (Solar PV Systems Certified). This team is on a mission - to lead the solar industry toward a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable global community.
All Rosecrest Homes are certified as 'Built Green'. The homes on this Eco-Solar Tour have also been certified as 'Built Green Platinum' as well as 'Net Zero' as defined by Built Green standards. Rosecrest Homes is a 'Master Builder' as certified by the Professional Home Builders Institute. Rosecrest designs have been recognized as 'outstanding' for modest family homes as well as estate homes. Rosecrest Homes builds 4-8 homes per year maximizing quality and attention to detail. As a 'true' custom builder there is total flexibility to accommodate customers needs and wants.
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Formed in 1991, Solar Alberta is a not-for-profit society that works to accelerate Alberta's transition to a just and sustainable energy future by advocating, educating, and serving as an industry and community hub for solar energy. Our membership is made up of over 390 individuals and businesses from all over the province.
The City of Calgary is making it easy to switch to renewable energy sources, lower energy costs and access resources to make your home safer.
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