Real Alberta Homeowners,
Real Solar Bill Savings
We walk you through actual electricity bills from Albertans who went solar. See the before, the after, and the math behind the savings.
Browse Our Case Studies
Every case study includes the original electricity bill, the solar system specs, production data, and the post-solar bill comparison.
South Edmonton Home: $220/month Bill Cut to Near Zero
An 8.4 kW system on a 2,200 sq ft home in south Edmonton. See the production graphs, export credits, and full financial model.
Airdrie Family Home: CEIP Financing, Day-One Savings
A 9.6 kW system funded through Airdrie's CEIP program. This homeowner pays less per month than before solar, from day one.
Beaumont Net-Zero Home: Summer Credits Fund Winter Bills
A ground-mount solar array on an acreage near Beaumont. See how 12-month credit rollover eliminates almost all electricity costs year-round.
How to Read an Alberta Solar Bill
Alberta electricity bills have more line items than most provinces. Understanding what you're paying for before going solar helps you see exactly which charges disappear and which remain.
A typical Edmonton or Calgary residential bill includes: an energy charge (tied to AESO pool price on RRO or a contracted rate), a distribution charge from your wire owner (EPCOR, ENMAX, FortisAlberta), a transmission charge, an admin fee, a local access fee (municipal levy), and provincial and federal taxes.
When your solar system produces power, it first offsets the energy you would have drawn from the grid. The distribution and transmission charges are partially usage-dependent, so they also decrease as your net consumption drops. Your fixed charges (admin fees, minimum monthly charges) remain regardless of solar production.
The case studies below show how each of these line items changes after installation, not just the total bill number. See the full breakdown in our Edmonton case study.
See What Solar Does for Your Specific Bill
Every home is different. We model your system based on your actual usage, roof profile, and location to show you realistic savings, not industry averages.