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Energy Savings for Business Program
Funding for Alberta SMEs to improve efficiency
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 250,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2023
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Get a grant of up to $250,000 when you undertake a project to update your equipment, building or power source by adopting emissions reduction technologies, if your organization is serviced by an Alberta electric utility.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The Energy Savings for Business Program offers incentives for Alberta businesses to implement cost-effective efficiency measures. Eligible projects focus on adopting high-efficiency products and technologies to reduce emissions and operational costs.
- Installation of compressed air measures for energy conservation.
- Upgrading process heating for improved energy efficiency.
- Enhancing refrigeration systems for better performance.
- Utilizing energy-efficient food service equipment.
- Implementing advanced HVAC systems.
- Modernizing motors and drives for reduced energy consumption.
- Upgrading water heating systems with efficient technologies.
- Setting up combined heat and power (CHP) systems.
- Improving lighting systems and controls for energy savings.
- Enhancing the building envelope and windows for better insulation.
- Adopting geothermal technologies for sustainable energy use.
- Upgrading agricultural lighting to efficient solutions.
- Recovering waste energy for reuse in operations.
- Implementing solar air heating systems.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The Energy Savings for Business program is designed to support small- and medium-scale enterprises in Alberta. Eligible applicants include all businesses and non-profits serviced by an Alberta electric utility, except for residences, some new construction projects, municipally, federally, and provincially owned buildings, publicly funded institutions, and large emitters as defined under Alberta's TIER regulations. Specific eligible entities are:- Individual businesses- Non-profit organizations- Co-operatives- Private schools not eligible for government funding- The common spaces and equipment in multi-unit residential buildings- Farms registered as a businessIt's important for projects to occur at facilities located within Alberta and comply with project timeline requirements and other criteria outlined in the Participant Terms and Conditions.Who is not eligible
The Energy Savings for Business program has certain restrictions on eligibility to ensure directed and effective use of resources. The following entities are not eligible for funding under this program.
- Residences.
- Certain new construction projects.
- Municipally, federally, and provincially owned buildings.
- Publicly funded institutions.
- Large Emitters as defined under Alberta’s TIER regulation, unless specific facilities are exempt.
Eligible expenses
The Energy Savings for Business Program provides incentives for initiatives that enhance energy efficiency and encourage the adoption of high efficiency products and technologies. Projects eligible for funding aim to reduce emissions and operational costs for Alberta businesses.
- Compressed air measures and improvements.
- Process heating optimizations.
- Upgrades in refrigeration systems.
- Installation of energy-efficient food service equipment.
- Enhancements to HVAC systems.
- Improvement of motors and drives.
- Advancements in water heating technologies.
- Implementation of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems.
- Installation of energy-efficient lighting systems.
- Improvement of building envelopes and window systems.
- Development of geothermal energy systems.
- Enhancement of agricultural lighting systems.
- Waste energy recovery implementations.
- Installation of solar air heating systems.
Eligible geographic areas
This program is designed to support businesses within a specific area in Alberta, ensuring they meet project timeline requirements and criteria outlined by the Energy Savings for Business Program.
- Facilities located within Alberta, Canada
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for the Energy Savings for Business program:
- All current funding has been awarded, and new applications will be added to a wait list.
- Funding is not guaranteed for projects on the wait list, and availability will be based on future funding opportunities.
- There is a minimum incentive amount of $500 introduced in the program.
- The project completion deadline for existing projects has been extended until September 30, 2023.
- Larger and complex projects can request deadline extensions on a case-by-case basis.
- Change Requests must be submitted for approval if an extension for project completion is required.
- Various types of support are available for applicants, including a detailed FAQ, checklists, program guides, and contact support.
- The program includes resources like videos and a dedicated contact center for additional questions and support.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Energy Savings for Business Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Energy Savings for Business 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 Energy Savings for Business Program?
Get a grant of up to $250,000 when you undertake a project to update your equipment, building or power source by adopting emissions reduction technologies, if your organization is serviced by an Alberta electric utility.
How much funding can be received?
Energy Savings for Business Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Energy Savings for Business Program program?
To be eligible for the Energy Savings for Business Program program, you must:
Business or non-profit must be serviced by an Alberta electric utility.
Ineligible entities include residences, some new construction, municipal, federal, and provincially owned buildings, publicly funded institutions, and Large Emitters under TIER regulation.
Projects must be located within Alberta and comply with timeline and program criteria.
What expenses are eligible under Energy Savings for Business Program?
The Energy Savings for Business Program offers incentives for Alberta businesses to implement cost-effective efficiency measures. Eligible projects focus on adopting high-efficiency products and technologies to reduce emissions and operational costs. Installation of compressed air measures for energy conservation.
Upgrading process heating for improved energy efficiency.
Enhancing refrigeration systems for better performance.
Utilizing energy-efficient food service equipment.
Implementing advanced HVAC systems.
Modernizing motors and drives for reduced energy consumption.
Upgrading water heating systems with efficient technologies.
Setting up combined heat and power (CHP) systems.
Improving lighting systems and controls for energy savings.
Enhancing the building envelope and windows for better insulation.
Adopting geothermal technologies for sustainable energy use.
Upgrading agricultural lighting to efficient solutions.
Recovering waste energy for reuse in operations.
Implementing solar air heating systems.
Who can I contact for more information about the Energy Savings for Business Program?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at support@esbprogram.ca or by phone at 844-407-0025.
Where is the Energy Savings for Business Program available?
The Energy Savings for Business Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Energy Savings for Business Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Energy Savings for Business Program is a Grant and Funding