Author/Contributor: ENBIX, Solar Alberta, Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships (LEEP)
Alberta Context: This page is intended to accompany the “Solar-Ready Design” training offered by ENBIX | Alberta Ecotrust Foundation. This training offers an introduction to the principles that can take an Alberta building with solar PV from good to better to best. It features information on Alberta climate, regulations, and building practices.
Summary:
The Solar-Ready Design training session is presented by ENBIX | Alberta Ecotrust Foundation with content provided by both Solar Alberta and Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) through the Local Energy Efficiency Partnership (LEEP) program.
It covers the following:
- Solar context in Alberta – climate + regulations prepared by Solar Alberta
- Introduction to the LEEP “Planning & Decision Guide For Solar PV System” prepared by LEEP
- Solar Building Best Practices – practical examples of good design prepared by Solar Alberta
- Case Studies – provided by LEEP and Tom Jackman from Simple Solar
The session is tailored to residential applications, but many of the learning will apply across building types.
The following resources are provided to help attendees of the training session take further action when it comes to learning about solar.
Presentation
- Solar-Ready Design presentation
- Case Studies
ENBIX Resources
Solar Alberta Resources
How to Find an Installer
- Alberta Solar Directory
- Installations Near You (Find out who is doing work in your area)
- Request for Quotes/Proposals
Solar Alberta Handouts/Flyers
- Learn About Solar/How to Find an Installer
- Is My Home Solar Ready?
- Solar Siting Recommendations for Developers
- Solar Alberta Events Calendar
- Solar Alberta Memberships (Individual and Business)
- Solar Alberta Training Courses and Workshops
- Solar-Specific Energy Retail Plans Explained – Blog Post
Solar Alberta Webinars
- Main Pages for Solar Series Webinars
- YouTube Channel playlists
- Solar 101
- Solar Alberta Webinar: Microgen Regs 101
- Navigating Community Solar Generation (Solar Alberta Webinar Recording)
- Solar Alberta Webinar: Solar on Farms in Alberta
- Solar Alberta Webinar: Alberta Agrivoltaics 101: Solar & Farms Unite!
- Transforming Energy: The Impacts of Solar on Alberta Grid
- Small-Scale Generation Regulation 101
LEEP Resources
- LEEP Solar Ready Design Guide
- LEEP Selecting a Solar PV Consultant
- Canmet Energy Solar PV Ready
- NRCAN Solar Thermal and Domestic Hot Water Guideline
- LEEP Technology Guides and Tools
External Resources
- Utilities Consumer Advocate’s Cost Comparison Tool
- Market Surveillance Administrator Quarterly Report for Q4 2024
- Alberta’s Microgeneration Regulation
- Municipal Climate Change Action Centre: Solar Friendly Municipalities Toolkit
- Fortis Alberta Hosting Capacity Map
- Global Solar Atlas
- Global Solar Generation by Country
- Price of Solar Energy over time
- Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Solar PV
- Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Electricity Generation: Update
- Alberta Electrical Grid Emissions
- Solar system Installed cost Market Research (US)
- Albert Infrastructure Solar Photovoltaic Guidelines
- CMHC Eco Improvement
Case Studies and Inspiration
