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Renewables

Simple options for Albertans who want greener energy

ACE makes it easy to choose renewable energy in Alberta. Whether you generate your own power through solar or want to help fund community projects, we have options to fit your needs.

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Why choose renewables?

Benefits that go beyond savings

Lower your footprint

Choose a renewable energy option for your home, farm, or business.

Competitive rates

Get Alberta’s leading small-scale micro-generation rates.

Generate and save

Produce your own electricity and earn credits for extra savings.

Support Local projects

Help fund not-for-profit renewable energy projects across Alberta.

Programs Overview

Renewable plans designed for how you live and work

Smart savings for solar homes, farms and business

SPARK Solar Smart offers higher credits when a typical solar system produces more energy than consumed (April 1st –October 31st). During typical low generation months (November 1st – March 31st), you’re switched to ACE’s competitive fixed rate with the same year-round admin fees.

Grow more with solar powered irrigation

The Solar-Powered Irrigation Plan is built for crop farmers using solar to run irrigation systems. Enjoy lower summer rates during typical peak irrigation (May 1st – September 30th) and premium micro-gen credits in the typical off-season (October 1st – April 30th).

Support local green projects with every kWh

Through Green Our Community, you can add up to $0.02/kWh to your bill. ACE matches your donation (up to $25,000 annually) and covers all administration costs, with funds going directly to local not-for-profit renewable projects.

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Rates

Competitive credits and fixed rates you can count on
Micro-generation rate

$0.3300 + EMR/kWh for excess energy exported to the grid when you’re producing more than you’re consuming (three-year term, no exit penalties)

**Our micro-gen customers continue to enjoy the EMR bump on exported energy: $0.33 + $0.0099 (EMR) /kWh for an export price of $0.3399 /kWh)

Fixed low rate for grid usage

$0.06935 + EMR/kWh when you need supplemental power and producing less that you’re consuming

Electricity EMR = $0.0099 / kWh (or less than 1 cent / kWh)

All credits subject to Alberta Utilities Commission regulations.

Eligibility & application

See if micro-generation is right for you
Small-scale micro-generation

systems under 150 kW (homes,farms, and small businesses)

Large-scale micro-generation

between 150 kW and 5MW, credited at AESO Pool Price

 

To apply, complete the Alberta Utilities Commission’s Rule 024 forms and follow the step-by-step process at alberta.ca/micro-generation

FAQ

Answers to common renewable energy questions

No. Multiple micro-generation sites cannot be bundled for administration fee discounts. However, you may add a natural gas with a micro-generation site and receive a bundling discount for the natural gas site or you may add a standard electricity site to a micro-generation account and receive a bundling discount for the standard electricity site.

Yes. The program is donation-based and open to all ACE customers.

Yes. Distribution, transmission, and other regulated fees still apply even if you produce some or all of your electricity.

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