Residents of the County of Wetaskiwin have a new opportunity to lower their electricity costs through a grant program that will provide funding for home solar panel installations. The County of Wetaskiwin recently announced it has received an anonymous private donation of $91,000 to help local homeowners transition to renewable energy.
The program is set to award approximately 14 grants, each worth $6,500. This funding is designed to cover both the purchase and installation costs for a minimum 5 kW solar power system. No government funding is involved in this initiative, which relies entirely on the private donation to support the 14 successful applicants.
The program is being managed by the Joint Economic Development Initiative, a non-profit organization that serves as the economic development arm for the County. Homeowners interested in applying for the grant have until May 22, 2026, to submit their applications through the organization’s website.
This initiative is separate from the grant program currently offered by the neighboring City of Wetaskiwin, which is now in its third year. The City’s program currently provides ten grants of $5,000 each for residential or commercial projects that meet a minimum 4 kW solar capacity requirement.
