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How one Alberta Family cut power bills by $1,700 a year
A Solar Panel case study to illustrate the reality of going solar.
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Why solar works so well in Alberta
Alberta’s Net Billing
When solar panels produce more electricity than a home uses, the extra power is sent to the grid and credited to the homeowners account. These credits are then applied to future bills.
Solar-Friendly Power Rates
By using a rate plan designed for solar homes (similar to the Alberta Solar Club), exported electricity earns higher value during sunny months, while winter import rates remain competitive.
Clean energy improvement Program (CEIP)
The Ganesan family used Alberta’s CEIP financing, which allows solar systems to be paid back through property taxes, avoiding a large upfront cost.
Real Results from a real Albertan Homeowner
This solar savings case study highlights the actual performance of a residential solar system installed by Orizon Energy for a family in Beaumont, Alberta, just south of Edmonton.
Unlike estimates or sales projections, the numbers below are based on real electricity bills, real solar production data, and real Alberta utility rates, showing exactly how solar impacts homeowners year-round.
Meet the Ganesan Family
Before going solar, the Ganesan family was paying approximately $183 per month for electricity – a common experience for Albertan homeowners facing rising energy rates.
They decided to install a rooftop solar system sized to match their historical usage and future plans, with the goal of reducing long-term energy costs without increasing their monthly expenses.
Before Solar
$183.55/Month
$2,200/Year
Solar Savings at a Glance
After Solar
$42.58/M
$1,690 In first Year
Savings
Break Even Point
Around year 11
Production vs. Consumption
How solar offsets electricity use:
This chart shows how the home’s solar panel production compares to electricity usage throughout the year.
What this means for Homeowners:
- In spring and summer, solar production exceeds usage
- Excess power is exported to the grid
- Credits earned during sunny months roll forward
- Those credits help offset higher winter electricity bills
THE COST OF GOING SOLAR VS. DOING NOTHING
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Solar breaks even around year 11 (average case)
- By year 25, the family is projected to be $24,000+ ahead
- Without solar, they would have spent thousands more on electricity
Conservative Assumptions used:
- 1% annual electricity price increase
- 0.5% annual panel degradation
- $18,000 upfront system cost
Solar Isn’t Just a Bill Reduction
Saving $1,700 per year doesn’t just lower utility bills.
If that same amount were invested annually into a conservative index fund over 25 years, it could grow to $93,000, money that stays with YOUR family instead of going to the utility company.
Solar turns unavoidable energy costs into long-term financial opportunity for you and your family.
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(587) 404-8316
Regardless of where you are in Alberta, Orizon Energy is here to help you embrace the power of solar energy.