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Energy Efficiency Retrofits Program (EERP)
Funding for home energy retrofits
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program offers a forgivable loan of up to $20,000 for energy efficiency retrofits. It supports eligible Métis homeowners with approved home upgrades and complimentary EnerGuide evaluations when using the preferred audit partner.
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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 : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Energy efficiency home retrofits.
- Insulation, window, door, and air sealing improvements.
- Heating, cooling, and ventilation upgrades.
- Solar energy installations.
- Heat pump and water heating improvements.
Documents Needed
- Completed application
- Two pieces of photo identification
- Current Notice of Tax Assessment
- Copy of land title
- Proof of home insurance
- Current mortgage and property tax statement
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Otipemisiwak Métis Government citizens in Alberta
- Homeowners applying for energy efficiency retrofits on a primary residence
Who is not eligible
- Applicants whose projects include fossil fuel-burning retrofit technologies.
- Applicants without an Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizenship number.
- Homeowners who do not own the property or who do not use it as a primary residence.
Eligible expenses
- EnerGuide home evaluations when using the preferred audit partner.
- Approved contractor work for energy efficiency retrofits.
- Materials purchased for approved self-managed retrofits.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Retrofits using fossil fuel-burning technology.
- Contractor deposits.
- Costs above the approved loan amount.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and pre-approval is required before renovations begin.
- Eligible retrofits are confirmed after required documents and quotes are received.
- Approved applicants sign funding and legal documents before work starts.
- Payment is released only after the work is completed and confirmed by the homeowner.
- Funding is subject to a five-year caveat on the property.
Additional information
- 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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Energy Efficiency Retrofits Program (EERP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Energy Efficiency Retrofits Program (EERP). 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 Energy Efficiency Retrofits Program (EERP)?
This program offers a forgivable loan of up to $20,000 for energy efficiency retrofits. It supports eligible Métis homeowners with approved home upgrades and complimentary EnerGuide evaluations when using the preferred audit partner.
How much funding can be received?
Energy Efficiency Retrofits Program (EERP) Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Energy Efficiency Retrofits Program (EERP) program?
To be eligible for the Energy Efficiency Retrofits Program (EERP) program, you must:
Otipemisiwak Métis Government citizen.
Primary residence.
Household income under $150,000.
What expenses are eligible under Energy Efficiency Retrofits Program (EERP)?
Energy efficiency home retrofits.
Insulation, window, door, and air sealing improvements.
Heating, cooling, and ventilation upgrades.
Solar energy installations.
Heat pump and water heating improvements.
Who can I contact for more information about the Energy Efficiency Retrofits Program (EERP)?
You can contact Métis Capital Housing Corporation (MCHC) by email at eerp@metishousing.ca.
Where is the Energy Efficiency Retrofits Program (EERP) available?
The Energy Efficiency Retrofits Program (EERP) program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Energy Efficiency Retrofits Program (EERP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Energy Efficiency Retrofits Program (EERP) is a Grant and Funding