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ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot - Alberta - Canada
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ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot

Supports Alberta businesses testing new energy technologies
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Last Update: April 9, 2026
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Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : September 30, 2023
Location
Alberta, Canada

Overview

Supports Alberta businesses piloting commercial technologies not currently covered by ESB. Funding can cover eligible installations, retrofits, and equipment upgrades that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, up to $250,000 per project and 50% of eligible costs.
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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
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Closing date : September 30, 2023

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
  • Alberta
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Installation, retrofit, or equipment upgrade projects.
  • Projects that improve energy efficiency or energy conservation.
  • Projects using waste heat recovery, on-site renewable energy, on-site CO2 recovery, or fuel switching.
  • One-to-one system replacements or isolated technology upgrades.

Documents Needed

  • Completed Expression of Interest form.
  • Completed Full Project Proposal form, if invited to the next stage.
  • Project Partner Acknowledgement Form for each project partner.
  • Supporting technical appendices requested by ERA, such as specification sheets or GHG calculations.
  • Budget narrative and supporting funding-request details.

Official resources

Official page

Energy Savings for Business: Expanded Technologies Pilot - Emissions Reduction Alberta

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Technology developers.
  • Product and service providers.
  • Equipment installers and engineering firms.
  • Commercial energy auditors.
  • Facility owners and operators.

Who is not eligible

  • Public authorities and publicly owned entities.
  • Businesses receiving more than 50% of annual revenue from a public authority.
  • Projects already funded by ESB, ERA, TIER, the repealed Climate Leadership Act, or Pan-Canadian Framework programs.
  • Grid-connected solar PV projects under the Alberta Microgeneration Regulation.
  • Routine maintenance, standard business practice, or legally required projects.

Eligible expenses

  • Energy modelling and engineering design.
  • Equipment purchase, procurement, construction, and installation labour.
  • Interconnection costs, permits, inspections, and commissioning.
  • Measurement and verification costs required by the project.
  • Disposal or decommissioning of replaced equipment.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Costs not directly required to design, purchase, or install the technology system.
  • Repairs, refurbishing, facility preparation, aesthetic improvements, and equipment upkeep.
  • GST, provincial sales taxes, warranties, insurance, overhead, administrative, and internal costs.
  • Costs to complete ETP documents.
  • Costs incurred before December 1, 2021, or funded by another third party.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Alberta

Selection criteria

  • EOI pass/fail review: participant eligibility, facility and project eligibility, project timeline, funding request fit, GHG reduction potential, financial benefits, and market potential.
  • FPP scoring: Technology Description (20).
  • FPP scoring: Budget and Funding Request (35).
  • FPP scoring: Technology Potential (35).
  • FPP scoring: Project Management and Additional Benefits (10).

How to apply

1

Get Prepared

  • Read the Guidelines and download the Expression of Interest (EOI).
  • Review evaluation criteria and Full Project Proposal instructions.
2

Register on ERIMS

  • Click “Register” on the ERA’s ERIMS Platform.
  • Fill out your name, email address, and verification code.
  • Review the Online Submission Help Guide for more guidance.
3

Submit Your Expression of Interest (EOI)

  • Submit your EOI through ERA’s ERIMS Platform.
  • Consult the Application Assist team for help if needed.
4

EOI Review

  • Internal and third-party experts review the EOI for eligibility.
  • Evaluation is conducted according to the criteria in the Guidelines.
5

Preliminary Determination

  • Receive an email with the status of your proposal.
  • If approved, you’ll be requested to submit a Full Project Proposal (FPP).
6

Submit Your Full Project Proposal (FPP)

  • Submit through the ERA’s ERIMS Platform.
  • Application Assist team is available for queries and help.
7

FPP Review

  • Committee of internal and third-party experts review your FPP.
  • Evaluation based on the criteria in the Guidelines.
8

FPP Decision

  • Receive a decision letter or Contribution Agreement.
  • Letter will explain if the proposal was not selected for funding.
9

Construction and Post-Project Application

Complete and operationalize your project by September 30, 2023.

10

Payment and Project Verification

  • Submit post-project documentation for ERA approval.
  • Project will undergo a virtual or in-person site visit.
  • Once verified, payment will be processed and completed.

Processing and Agreement

  • EOIs are reviewed by internal and third-party experts for eligibility and fit with the program.
  • If the EOI is approved, ERA requests a Full Project Proposal.
  • FPPs are reviewed and scored by a committee of internal and third-party experts.
  • Successful applicants receive a Contribution Agreement or a decision letter.
  • After completion, ERA reviews project documentation and may conduct a virtual or in-person site visit before payment is issued.

Additional information

  • All current funding has been awarded, and the program is no longer open for applications.
  • EOIs submitted during the published wait-list window were reviewed in the order received.

Contacts

ETP@esbprogram.ca
1-844-407-0025

Frequently Asked Questions about the ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot Program

What is the ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot?

Supports Alberta businesses piloting commercial technologies not currently covered by ESB. Funding can cover eligible installations, retrofits, and equipment upgrades that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, up to $250,000 per project and 50% of eligible costs.

How much funding can be received?

ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot program?

To be eligible for the ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot program, you must: Private business in Alberta Commercialized emissions-reducing technology Required site authority and permits

What expenses are eligible under ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot?

Installation, retrofit, or equipment upgrade projects. Projects that improve energy efficiency or energy conservation. Projects using waste heat recovery, on-site renewable energy, on-site CO2 recovery, or fuel switching. One-to-one system replacements or isolated technology upgrades.

Who can I contact for more information about the ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot?

You can contact Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) by email at ETP@esbprogram.ca or by phone at 1-844-407-0025.

Where is the ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot available?

The ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot program is available the province of Alberta.

Is the ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot a grant, loan, or tax credit?

ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot is a Grant and Funding