Solar Electric

The Solar Electric Incentive Program offers rebates to residential utility customers to purchase and install solar PV systems on their homes. One of the best solar resources in Canada is in Alberta! Medicine Hat enjoys 330 days of sun each year. Our community is a great location to install rooftop solar PV systems.

Eligibility criteria

To qualify for a rebate:

• A System Size Review is required. Visit the City’s Microgeneration webpage for more information and to apply.
• Solar PV systems must be designed and installed by a qualified installer and system components and modules must be CSA or ULC approved for use in Canada.
• All components must be new and not previously used in an energized solar system.
• Visit one of the websites below for installers/contractors serving Medicine Hat and area.
• Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce Business Directory
• Solar Energy Society of Alberta

Important

Any deviation, whether increase or decrease, from the approved system size (kW DC or kW AC) must be approved by the City and the Utilities Distribution Systems Electric Engineering Department (Electric Engineering).

If the installed system size is larger than the approved system size, Electric Engineering may refuse to install the bi-directional meter until the system size is corrected.

Solar Incentive program rebates are processed based on the approved and installed system size.

Rebate Amount

Rebate values are based on the size (watts DC) of the installed system.

$0.20 per nominal Direct Current (DC) watt ($200 per kilowatt DC)

Maximum rebate: $1,000

Supporting documentation for Request for Rebate

Please consider the timing of your project to ensure paid receipts and post-renovation EnerGuide Evaluations are available within the submission deadlines to avoid requests for rebate being rejected by HAT Smart.