Why Albertans can’t sell their solar energy [Video]

Thanks to decreasing costs and accessible grant programs, the number of Albertans with home solar panels has grown exponentially.

While some people are content just getting a break on their energy bills, many look at rooftop solar systems and envision pumping electricity back into the province’s power grid — and generating extra cash in the process.

“It’s one of the more common questions that we receive, especially among a certain audience that maybe have a really ideal rooftop, and they have the funds or have access to the funds to support a larger system,” says Greg Sauer, vice-president of business development for SkyFire Energy.

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The question often comes up in the beginning stages of conversations with new customers, Sauer said: Is it possible to max out my home and become a net supplier of electricity?

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