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What are the annual requirements?
Each January, just share your system’s production data and an electricity bill. We’ll handle the rest—documenting, verifying, and turning your clean energy into carbon credits.
How often and when will I get paid?
You’ll receive payments by Interac e-transfer, usually each April, within 60 days of the credit sale.
Can I sign up for Solar Offset and still take part in Solar Club?
Yes! You can benefit from both Solar Club’s rates and Solar Offset since Solar Club doesn’t claim your system’s emissions.
I already get paid for my excess electricity. Can I still join Solar Offset?
Yes! Solar Offset lets you turn your clean energy into carbon credits sold on Alberta’s carbon market, without affecting your payments for excess electricity to the grid.
Does joining Solar Offset restrict or change my choice of electricity provider?
No. Joining Solar Offset doesn’t affect your electricity provider—you can stay with any utility or switch whenever you like.
Do I have to generate a minimum amount of electricity each year?
No. Solar Offset uses whatever electricity you generate each year. More sun means more carbon credits, but if generation is lower, we’ll work with what you have.
What happens if I sell my house, farm, or business property?
If you sell, you can either end your Solar Offset contract or transfer it to the new owner. You’ll receive your carbon credits up to the sale date, and the new owner can join for the rest of the project term.
My system was part-funded via the Canada Greener Homes Grant/Loan. Can I still join Solar Offset?
Yes! The grant or loan doesn’t claim your system’s emissions, so you can benefit from both the rebate and Solar Offset.
I accessed a municipal Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) loan to pay for my system. Can I still join Solar Offset?
Yes! Since a CEIP loan doesn’t claim your system’s emissions, you can benefit from both the loan and Solar Offset.
What happens if the price of carbon falls?
Carbon prices can fluctuate like any commodity, depending on supply, demand, and regulations. However, with Alberta’s stricter compliance rules and a rising carbon price, we expect offset credit values to increase over time.
What happens if the carbon price goes up?
Carbon prices in Alberta are expected to rise from $50/tonne in 2022 to $170/tonne by 2030. Since we pay customers a percentage of the sale price, higher carbon prices mean you earn more from your offsets.