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Emerging Renewable Power Program
Funding for emerging renewable electricity projects
Last Update: May 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 20, 2018
Location
Alberta, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $200 million to support emerging renewable power projects in Canada. It backs electricity generation technologies that are proven abroad or demonstrated in Canada, including offshore wind, geothermal, tidal, and concentrated photovoltaic projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 20, 2018
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Location
- Alberta, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Deployment of emerging renewable electricity generation projects.
- Commercial-scale renewable power projects using technologies proven abroad or demonstrated in Canada.
- Phased projects may be combined in one application when needed to meet the minimum size threshold.
Documents Needed
- Project application form
- Letter of intent or partner commitment letter
- Financial reports showing financial capacity
- Power purchase agreement or agreement in principle, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian legal entities.
- For-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
- Indigenous communities, councils, governments, and Indigenous organizations.
- Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments and their agencies, where applicable.
Who is not eligible
- Foreign companies.
Eligible expenses
- Project costs for eligible emerging renewable power generation projects.
- Costs related to electricity generation components.
- Costs covered under the project’s eligible share, subject to program limits.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Demonstration projects.
- Energy storage projects and storage component costs.
- Renewable fuel production projects and fuel production component costs.
- Renewable heating projects and heat production component costs.
- Interest payments and banking fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an expert panel.
- Projects that meet the mandatory criteria proceed to due diligence.
- Selected projects undergo financial analysis before the contribution agreement is signed.
- The program monitors signed contribution agreements and requires financial reporting after commissioning.
Additional information
- The program supports repayable contributions.
- Projects may be partnered, but only one proponent signs the agreement.
- Technical information submitted is treated as confidential.
- Projects may be eligible alongside other government programs, within stacking limits.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Emerging Renewable Power Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Emerging Renewable Power 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 Emerging Renewable Power Program?
This program provides up to $200 million to support emerging renewable power projects in Canada. It backs electricity generation technologies that are proven abroad or demonstrated in Canada, including offshore wind, geothermal, tidal, and concentrated photovoltaic projects.
How much funding can be received?
Emerging Renewable Power Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Emerging Renewable Power Program program?
To be eligible for the Emerging Renewable Power Program program, you must:
Eligible emerging renewable technology.
Minimum project capacity required.
Canadian legal entity, built in Canada.
What expenses are eligible under Emerging Renewable Power Program?
Deployment of emerging renewable electricity generation projects.
Commercial-scale renewable power projects using technologies proven abroad or demonstrated in Canada.
Phased projects may be combined in one application when needed to meet the minimum size threshold.
Who can I contact for more information about the Emerging Renewable Power Program?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at nrcan.erpp-pere.rncan@canada.ca or by phone at 343-292-6100.
Where is the Emerging Renewable Power Program available?
The Emerging Renewable Power Program program is available the province of Alberta, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan.
Is the Emerging Renewable Power Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Emerging Renewable Power Program is a Partnering and Collaboration