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Community Energy Conservation Program
Rebates for municipal energy-saving projects
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The program provides rebates of up to $500,000 per municipality for energy audits and retrofit projects in municipally owned facilities. It supports energy-saving measures, including audits, lighting, HVAC, controls, insulation, pumps, and other retrofit work.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Emergency and Relief
- Environment
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Energy audits for municipally owned facilities.
- Retrofit projects that reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Lighting and lighting control upgrades.
- HVAC, building envelope, controls, pumps, and hot water system retrofits.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Minimum 12 months of utility energy and cost data
- Quote or cost estimate from an approved Program Ally
- Equipment quotes and specification sheets
- Completion and payment documentation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities in Alberta.
- Non-profit community-related organizations working in municipally owned facilities.
Who is not eligible
- Non-profit organizations owning and operating their own facilities.
- For-profit businesses or organizations.
- Provincially or federally operated buildings on municipal land.
- Private facilities.
- New facilities less than 36 months old.
Eligible expenses
- Equipment, materials, labour, and installation costs.
- Project or construction management costs.
- Energy audit costs for eligible audit projects.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- GST.
- Operation and maintenance costs.
- In-house facility labour.
- Administrative costs for program documentation.
- Routine maintenance, cosmetic work, and projects already started or with materials ordered.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Expression of Interest is reviewed first for eligibility screening.
- The municipality may be contacted for a follow-up discussion.
- Applications are reviewed by MCCAC, including completeness and project eligibility.
- Approved projects receive a Funding Agreement for signature before work can begin.
- Rebates are paid after completion documents are verified.
Additional information
- Applications are first-come, first-served.
- An Expression of Interest does not reserve funding.
- Funding is subject to available program capacity.
- Project profiling and public acknowledgement are required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Energy Conservation Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Energy Conservation Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Community Energy Conservation Program?
The program provides rebates of up to $500,000 per municipality for energy audits and retrofit projects in municipally owned facilities. It supports energy-saving measures, including audits, lighting, HVAC, controls, insulation, pumps, and other retrofit work.
How much funding can be received?
Community Energy Conservation Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Energy Conservation Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Energy Conservation Program program, you must:
Municipally owned facilities only.
Project must meet program criteria.
Pre-approval required before work starts.
What expenses are eligible under Community Energy Conservation Program?
Energy audits for municipally owned facilities.
Retrofit projects that reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Lighting and lighting control upgrades.
HVAC, building envelope, controls, pumps, and hot water system retrofits.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Energy Conservation Program?
You can contact Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) by email at contact@mccac.ca or by phone at 780.433.4431.
Where is the Community Energy Conservation Program available?
The Community Energy Conservation Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Community Energy Conservation Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Energy Conservation Program is a Grant and Funding