How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Energy Savings for Business Program?

Energy Savings for Business Program is funded by Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)

What are Energy Savings for Business Program's eligibility criterias?

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.

Energy Savings for Business Program

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AB, Canada

Funding for Alberta SMEs to improve efficiency

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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)

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Government of Alberta
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)

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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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The Energy Savings for Business Program provides Alberta businesses with financial support to implement cost-effective energy efficiency measures. The financing modalities are designed to promote swift and efficient financial support to bolster business energy savings.

Maximum funding of up to $250,000 available per project.
Maximum aggregate funding of up to $1 million available per parent company.
Minimum incentive amount set at $500 per project.
Funding disbursement depends on meeting project timeline requirements and compliance with the Participant Terms and Conditions.

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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.

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$ 130,000

Install energy-efficient HVAC system in community center to improve air quality and reduce costs

$ 65,000

Enhance lighting systems in public library to boost energy efficiency and reduce operating costs

$ 175,000

Upgrade refrigeration system in food processing plant to reduce energy consumption by 20%

$ 150,000

Integrate waste energy recovery system in manufacturing facility to boost efficiency and lower emissions

$ 100,000

Introduce solar air heating system in agricultural greenhouse to enhance energy efficiency

$ 200,000

Implement combined heat and power system in a small hotel to enhance energy efficiency and resilience

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The Energy Savings for Business Program is designed to support specific types of businesses and organizations in Alberta.

The applicant must be a business or non-profit organization serviced by an Alberta electric utility.
Eligible entities include individual businesses, non-profit organizations, co-operatives, private schools not eligible for government funding, common spaces and equipment in multi-unit residential buildings, and farms registered as a business.
Projects must occur at facilities located within Alberta.
Residences, some new construction projects, municipally, federal, and provincially owned buildings, publicly funded institutions, and Large Emitters as defined under Alberta’s TIER regulation are not eligible.
TIER regulated companies may still be eligible for incentives for facilities not under the regulations, such as head offices.
Projects must meet project timeline requirements and adhere to the criteria outlined in the Participant Terms and Conditions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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The Energy Savings for Business (ESB) program evaluates applications based on a set of eligibility criteria, including the types of participants and facilities, eligible projects, and eligible contractors. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, with project incentives calculated according to specific guidelines.

Participants and Facilities: Must be located in Alberta and meet specific operational and ownership requirements.
Projects: Must contain eligible measures installed at an eligible facility.
Contractors: Must be registered businesses in Alberta with specific qualifications and insurances.
Eligible Measures: Must be new, commercially available high-efficiency products and onsite energy generation technologies.
Pre-Approval: Applications must receive a pre-approval notice to reserve project incentive funds.
Incentive Calculation: Based on predefined incentives for eligible measures with caps on project and parent company incentives.
Stacking of Incentives: Not allowed with TIER-related programs but permissible with other programs like BERA, provided the intent is declared.
Change Requests: Must be submitted for major changes or to amend pre-approved applications.
Project Completion: All installations must be completed and documented within specified deadlines.
Evaluation: Includes virtual or on-site visits to ensure measures were installed and are operational, with post-project documentation required.

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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.