Energy Efficiency Retrofits Program (EERP)

• Completed application, including the consent to release form.
• Two pieces of photo identification for the applicant and co-applicant, if applicable, one of which must be an Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizenship Card.
• Current Notice of Tax Assessment for all household residents over 18.
• Copy of land title.
• Proof of home insurance and current mortgage/property tax statement.

Who is eligible?

• Primary applicants who are Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizens in Alberta.

Who is not eligible

• Applicants without an Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizenship number.

Eligible expenses

• Approved contractor work for energy efficiency retrofits.
• Materials purchased for approved self-managed retrofits.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Retrofits that include fossil fuel-burning technology.
• Contractor deposits, budget overruns, and any other costs exceeding the forgivable loan amount.

• Funding is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Apply to obtain Pre-Approval by downloading and completing the application form or picking it up from a Métis Capital Housing Office.
• Gather all required documents.
• Submit the application by email, mail, or in person to Métis Capital Housing Corporation.
• After Pre-Approval, select your preferred essential repairs and obtain three contractor quotes per repair from preferred contractors; if you choose your own EnerGuide-certified auditor, you are responsible for the pre- and post-audit costs and must submit both reports to MCHC to remain eligible.
• Once approved, MCHC prepares legal forgivable loan documents for signature, and completed work must be confirmed by the homeowner before payments are released.

• Applications are reviewed after submission, and pre-approval is required before renovations begin.
• After approval, eligible repairs are confirmed and MCHC prepares legal forgivable loan documents for signature.
• Work may begin after approval, and completed work must be confirmed by the homeowner before payments are released.
• Approved funding is paid directly to the contractor(s) upon completion of the job(s) or to the store(s) where materials are purchased.
• The funding is subject to a five-year caveat on the property.

• Funding is limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Complete applications and valid documents are required for processing.
• The funding is a forgivable loan with a five-year caveat on the property.
• Applications missing documents may be delayed.