Closed
Community Energy Conservation Program
Rebates for municipal energy-saving upgrades
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The program offers rebates to municipalities for energy audits and retrofit projects in municipally owned facilities. It supports energy-saving upgrades that reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
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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
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- $ 500,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Energy audits for municipally owned facilities
- Energy retrofit projects in municipal buildings
- Lighting, HVAC, controls, and building envelope upgrades
- Water and wastewater facility energy improvements
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- 12 months of utility energy and cost data
- Energy audit cost estimate or supporting audit documentation
- Equipment and installation quotes
- Equipment specification sheets and certification details
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities in Alberta
- Non-profit community-related organizations working in municipally owned facilities
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses or organizations
- Non-profit organizations and agricultural societies owning and operating the facility
- Provincial or federal 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
- Pre-GST energy audit costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- GST
- Operation and maintenance costs
- In-house facility labour
- Administrative costs for program documentation
- Routine maintenance and recommissioning
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by MCCAC for completeness and eligibility
- Technical screening is completed before approval
- A funding agreement is issued after approval
- The signed agreement is required before project funds are reserved
- Completion documentation is reviewed before payment is issued
Additional information
- Applications are now closed.
- Funding is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Projects must be completed within 12 months of signing the funding agreement.
- Applications require an Expression of Interest first.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Energy Conservation Program Program
What is the Community Energy Conservation Program?
The program offers rebates to municipalities for energy audits and retrofit projects in municipally owned facilities. It supports energy-saving upgrades that reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
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:
Alberta municipalities only
Municipally owned facilities
Energy-saving projects
What expenses are eligible under Community Energy Conservation Program?
Energy audits for municipally owned facilities
Energy retrofit projects in municipal buildings
Lighting, HVAC, controls, and building envelope upgrades
Water and wastewater facility energy improvements
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