Saskatoon Light & Power Changes
- All new program applicants after November 26, 2025, will receive 7.5 cents per kWh for energy delivered to SL&P as an energy credit.
- Customers with applications approved before November 26, 2025, will have the opportunity to be grandfathered into the previous 1:1 program rate; any applications in this queue must complete full program enrollment by June 30, 2026 to qualify.
For customers enrolled in a Self-Generation program on or before November 26, 2025:
- Everyone is guaranteed the grandfathered rate through December 31, 2028.
- Every enrolled customer is guaranteed the grandfathered rate for 10 years from their individual enrollment date:
- If you enrolled prior to January 1, 2019 → your 10-year period has expired & you move to the new rate.
- If you enrolled after January 1, 2019 → you still have time left in your 10-year window & you remain at the grandfathered rate until your 10 years are up.
Source Link At Sundawg Solar, we pride ourselves as being a full-service company & include the cost of this application fee (cost of $300 or more) and apply to the program on your behalf.
Is Solar Still Worth It With Net Metering Changes? Absolutely — Here’s Why
If you’ve been considering solar, you may have heard about recent changes to the net metering program with Saskatoon Light & Power. It’s natural to wonder whether those updates affect the value of installing solar panels on your home or business.
The short answer: yes, solar is still worth it — and for many customers, it remains one of the smartest long-term energy investments available today.
Here’s why.
1. Solar’s Biggest Savings Come From Power You Use — Not Power You Export
One of the most common misconceptions about solar is that its value depends entirely on exporting excess electricity back to the grid. In reality, the largest financial benefit of solar comes from generating and using your own power directly.
Every kilowatt-hour your panels produce and your home consumes is electricity you don’t have to buy from the utility. That means:
Even with changes to net metering credits, self-consumed solar energy delivers the highest value.
2. Electricity Rates Tend to Rise — Solar Locks in Long-Term Savings
Utility rates historically increase over time due to infrastructure costs, fuel prices, and grid maintenance. Solar panels, on the other hand, allow you to produce power at a fixed cost for 25 years or more.
Installing solar today helps you:
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Hedge against future rate increases
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Stabilize household or business expenses
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Reduce long-term energy uncertainty
Net metering changes don’t eliminate this advantage — they actually make energy independence even more valuable.
3. Modern Solar Systems Are Smarter and More Efficient Than Ever
Today’s solar technology allows homeowners to:
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Track real-time energy production and usage
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Optimize energy consumption during peak production hours
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Design systems tailored to their actual energy needs
This means systems can be sized and optimized to maximize self-use, reducing reliance on exporting excess power and increasing overall savings.
4. Incentives, Rebates, and Financing Still Make Solar Affordable
Even with policy adjustments, solar remains more accessible than ever thanks to:
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Available rebates and incentives
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Financing options with little to no upfront cost
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Monthly payments that are often lower than previous electricity bills
For many customers, solar is cash-flow positive from the start — meaning they save money while paying for the system.
5. Increased Home Value and Environmental Benefits Still Apply
Solar panels continue to offer benefits beyond utility savings, including:
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Increased property value
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Greater appeal to future buyers
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Reduced carbon footprint
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Contribution to a more resilient, local energy grid
These advantages are unaffected by net metering policy changes.
The Bottom Line
Even with changes to Saskatoon Light & Power’s net metering program, solar remains a powerful, cost-effective, and future-proof energy solution. The key benefits of solar — savings, stability, independence, and sustainability — are still very much intact.
If anything, now is the time to think strategically about how solar can work for you.
