Edmonton rebating solar panels on multi-unit properties [Video]

Edmonton is reopening its residential solar panel rebate program, this time to owners of multi-unit properties. 

Starting July 2, the city will accept applications for rooftop installations for buildings with four or more units, including new and existing row houses, townhomes and apartment buildings. 

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Successful applicants could receive $0.50 per watt of installed solar power, up to $4,000 per unit. 

A total of $1.3 million is available until Dec. 16. 

“We heard that when we announced the residential solar program, it was gone immediately,” Ward papastew Coun. Michael Janz said Tuesday of the program available to single-family home owners from 2019 to 2023. 

“This was a chance to take a pause, look at some of the gaps where we’re trying to induce more implementation and make (an) adjustment here.”

While he acknowledged the rebate amount is …