Insight
British Columbia bans door-to-door solar sales. But there is still one glaring loophole
New consumer-protection rules will make prohibited door-to-door solar contracts unenforceable and restrict seller-arranged financing.
Insight
Massive fire at solar-powered warehouse in Los Angeles triggered shelter-in-place orders for thousands of residents
A smaller rooftop solar fire occurred at the same warehouse in 2024.
Insight
Alberta municipalities push for stronger oversight of door-to-door solar sales
Concerns over high-pressure solar sales tactics have prompted Alberta municipalities to seek stronger consumer protections while preserving access to residential solar adoption.
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New Brunswick’s proposed net-metering overhaul sparks industry backlash
Proposed changes to NB Power’s net-metering rules, including lower export credits and a controversial new demand charge, are raising concerns that New Brunswick ...
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Nova Scotia businesses accelerate solar adoption as economics and policy finally align
Nova Scotia’s commercial sector rapidly expanded its solar capacity in 2025, driven by policy changes, tax incentives, and rising energy costs, positioning solar ...
Insight
Quebec homeowners can now cut solar installation costs by 40 percent—Here’s what changed
Hydro-Québec has launched its first residential solar subsidy program, covering up to 40% of installation costs to accelerate rooftop solar adoption across the ...
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Ontario man frustrated after spending $50,000 on solar panels, and he only saves $100 a month
As federal rebates drive more Canadians to install rooftop solar, one Ontario homeowner’s experience reveals the financial and maintenance risks many overlook—from insurance ...
Insight
Ontario’s latest electricity rate hike is here—some will feel the hurt, others won’t
Ontario’s latest electricity rate hike, effective November 1st, will see bills rise by about 15% for most residential and small business customers—but not ...
Insight
This Alberta/Saskatchewan border-based First Nation is installing solar on every home—and it’s only the beginning
Onion Lake Cree Nation is installing rooftop solar panels on 123 homes in a bid to lower energy costs, build local capacity, and ...
Insight
Canada’s new Greener Homes Affordability Program sidelines solar—what we know
Canada’s new Greener Homes Affordability Program promises free energy retrofits for low- to middle-income households, but solar is being quietly sidelined by provincial ...
Perspective
How a $48,000 solar bill in Alberta sparked a national outcry on sales tactics
Growing concern over high-pressure door-to-door solar sales highlights Canada’s regulatory gap
