We keep track of the active rebate and incentive programs throughout Canada. Our team of experienced specialists can help you apply to any active programs. This list will be updated as programs are completed and new ones are launched. Each heading is a link to the listed incentive program website. NRCAN posts hundreds of Financial Incentives by Province. Federal incentive programs can also be searched through the government’s Clean Growth Hub. This list will be periodically updated to reflect new programs being added and the removal of completed programs.
Energy Savings for Business (ESB) Program: Emissions Reduction Alberta offers incentives that encourage small and medium scale industrial and commercial business to reduce emissions and decrease operating costs. Rebates are available for certain specific interior and exterior lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, water heaters and others. The rebate could cover a portion of the capital cost of eligible equipment. Total incentives are limited to $250,000 per project to a maximum of $500,000 per company. An online pre-approval application must be submitted before installation which confirms that all planned retrofits are eligible for funding. The program is open to all industries and business types across Alberta including new construction, federal and provincially owned buildings, and the institutional sector (municipalities, universities, schools and hospitals, It is currently 95% full.) The deadline for the Energy Savings for Business program has been extended until September 30, 2023
MCCAC Clean Energy Improvement Program: Access competitive financing covering up to 100 percent of project costs and repay conveniently through your regular property tax bill.
MCCAC Electric Vehicles for Municipalities Program: EV Feasibility studies help you explore potential economic and environmental impacts from transitioning to an electric fleet. Rebate is 50% of the pre-GST total cost to a maximum of $6,000. Funding is also available for installation of EV Charging Stations and EV Fleet or city vehicles. The deadline for applications is Mar. 31, 2023.
MCCAC Electric Vehicle Charging Program:
Covers up to 46% of the costs of purchasing and installing a new charging station.
- Up to $5,000 for each Level 2 Charger (provides a full charge over several hours)
- Up to $75,000 for each Fast Charger (provides a full charge in 30 minutes)
The deadline for applications is Mar. 31, 2023.
City of Edmonton Benchmarking Program: City of Edmonton Benchmarking Program is going into year 7. The City of Edmonton will provide a one-time rebate of 30% of the cost of an ASHRAE level 2 energy audit, up to $6,000, per eligible building. A maximum of 3 rebates can be provided per owner or ownership group. The deadline for registration is October 15, 2023.
Building Energy Retrofit Accelerator (BERA): Edmonton’s Building Energy Retrofit Accelerator (BERA) is a rebate program that provides financial incentives for energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy installations to commercial and institutional buildings. The program’s eligible measures list includes projects such as solar energy, LED lighting upgrades, insulation and building envelope, water and air heating upgrades. Rebates are available up to $150,000. Currently, this program is near fully subscribed. Must be enrolled in the COE Benchmarking program to participate. The application deadline is June 2, 2023 (Currently 98% full).