Solar Energy in Alberta: Challenges, Costs, and Ethical Sales Practices

Lisa McGrath welcomes Erin Leece to discuss the challenges and opportunities of solar energy in Alberta. They address climate-related hurdles, insurance, and ethical sales practices. The conversation covers understanding electricity bills, solar panel performance, and issues faced by large organizations. Erin shares her journey in the industry, highlighting misleading sales tactics and her role working with builders. They explore solar costs, utility charges, energy rate impacts, and scams in system sizing. The episode examines the true cost of energy in Alberta and the importance of bill reviews and suitability assessments. Erin advocates for honesty in the industry and offers a free solar checklist, concluding with contact details and goodbyes.