Utility costs vary for Canadians and depend on the size of the home, whether it relies on natural gas or electricity, how well insulated the walls are, and, crucially, location. However, it’s safe to say that solar energy will reduce energy costs compared to fossil-fuels-derived power and, moreover, will continue to widen the savings gap over time.    A report from Clean Energy Canada found that not only is solar and wind power less than, or at par with, natural gas and electricity — even before carbon taxing and government incentives — the prices will continue to decrease as much as 40% by 2035. That's due to more sophisticated energy storage solutions and the overall declining cost of solar power projects.   Simply put: It is expensive to build and operate gas plants in provinces such as Alberta and Ontario; much more expensive than it is to build a wind farm or to put up solar panels. And unlike fossil fuels from the ground, there is an endless supply of both wind and sun.    If this all sounds tempting to you, you’ll need to consider some of the cost variables: How much power you actually require in relation to the high upfront costs of installing the panels, and how much sun your home gets.   Some areas of the country get less sunlight than others, and if you live in a shady area, you may not get enough power generation. (However, solar panels can charge even on cloudy days — just less effectively.)