Most Albertans know solar can lower their power bill. But did you know it can also earn you annual cash through carbon credits? Let’s break it down.
Solar Just Got Even More Worth It
If you’ve been thinking about going solar, there’s a powerful perk you might not have heard of yet: carbon offset credits.
When you install solar panels, you’re not just cutting your electricity bill, you’re also helping reduce carbon emissions by producing clean, renewable energy. In Alberta, that impact can now earn you real, ongoing cash payments, thanks to the Solar Club™ Solar Loyalty Program
That means your solar system isn’t just saving you money. It’s making you money.
What Are Carbon Offset Credits?
Carbon offset credits represent the reduction of one metric ton of carbon dioxide (CO₂) or its equivalent. They’re used by organizations and governments to balance out emissions by supporting cleaner alternatives.
In Alberta, if your home generates solar energy, you’re directly contributing to emissions reductions, and those reductions can be packaged into carbon credits and sold on the voluntary carbon market.
Example:
If your system generates 10,000 kWh of clean electricity per year, that’s roughly 5 carbon credits annually. The more you generate, the more you earn.
How It Works Once You Go Solar
Once your Zeno solar system is installed and producing energy, you can join the Solar Club™ Carbon Offset Credit Platform, a free program created to help Alberta solar owners benefit from their carbon savings.
Here’s the process:
- Install Solar
Zeno handles your custom system design, permitting, installation, and connection to the grid. - Enroll in the Program
After your system is online, visit solarclub.ca/carbon-offset and complete the short registration form. You’ll choose between a fixed or variable rate for your credits. - Earn Annual Payments
Each year, your system’s clean energy output is verified, and your carbon credits are sold, with the money going straight to you.
It’s passive income for something your system is already doing, and it adds up over time.
Why This Matters for Alberta Homeowners
The carbon offset program is stackable with other solar benefits, like:
- Net metering (selling unused power back to the grid)
- Provincial and federal incentives
- Long-term protection from rising electricity rates
- Boosted property value
Adding annual cash payouts from carbon credits just makes solar that much more appealing, especially when Zeno takes care of everything to get you started.
Getting Started Is Easy
If you’re ready to take control of your energy costs and get rewarded for supporting a cleaner grid, Zeno is here to help.
When you install your solar system with us, we’ll walk you through every step, including how to register for the Solar Club™ Carbon Offset Credit Platform and maximize your financial returns.
Next Steps:
- Install solar, register with Solar Club™, and start earning
- Talk to Zeno about your free solar quote
- Confirm your system size and eligibility
Solar in Alberta already makes sense, but carbon offset credits make it even more rewarding. If you’re thinking about switching to solar, this is your sign: the sun can now help pay you back in more ways than one.
Let Zeno show you how.
