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Homeowners in Alberta can now receive up to 30 per cent off solar-panel installation costs, to a maximum rebate of $10,000.

The province made the announcement Wednesday when its Energy Efficiency Alberta $36-million residential and commercial solar program came into effect. Businesses and non-profit groups are also eligible for up to 25 per cent of system costs, to a maximum rebate of $500,000.

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Rebates are based on the size of the installation and calculated at $0.75 per watt.

“Solar electricity puts the power in Albertans’ hands, making life more affordable while diversifying the economy and reducing carbon pollution,” said Alberta Environment Minister Shannon Phillips in a statement.

Alberta has some of the best opportunities in North America for solar energy. According to National Resources Canada, Edmonton has similar solar potential to cities like Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Rome, Italy.