Renewable and Alternative Energy Program AB Canada

Renewable and Alternative Energy Program

AB, Canada
This program invests in projects to develop and deploy clean technologies to benefit Albertans and contribute to the province’s low-carbon economy.

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  • grant_single|noCondition
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  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
Loans and Capital investments
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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  • Alberta Innovates
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grant_card_status|open

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Renewable and Alternative Energy focuses on grid modernization, energy storage and electricity generation to support energy development. The future of electricity systems involves using smart, data-enabled, and digital solutions. New opportunities for generation from geothermal to nuclear help in transitioning to low-carbon electricity. Renewable and Alternative Energy is positioned to ensure Alberta’s future electricity system is safe, reliable, sustainable, and designed for growth.

grant_single_labels|projects

There are projects and activities eligible for this grant.
  • Develop and deploy clean technologies to benefit Albertans and contribute to the province’s low-carbon economy.
  • Projects targeting grid modernization, energy storage, and electricity generation are eligible for funding.
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$400,000

Edmonton
Installation of solar panels on public buildings in Edmonton

$900,000

Calgary
Developing a smart grid system in Calgary

$1,500,000

Winnipeg
Development of a geothermal energy plant in Winnipeg

$600,000

Vancouver
Energy storage system implementation in Vancouver

$3,000,000

Toronto
Pilot program for nuclear microreactors in Toronto

$2,000,000

Ottawa
Hydropower system upgrade in Ottawa

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The grant is open to various lead applicants including technology developers, industry, small and medium-sized enterprises, research and development organizations, post-secondary institutions, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, government research labs, and individuals. Applicants must advance technology development within a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range of 3-7 and demonstrate a clear value proposition for the Province.
  • Open to technology developers, industry, small and medium-sized enterprises, research organizations, and more
  • Must advance technology within a TRL range of 3-7
  • Clear value proposition for the Province alignment required

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The Renewable and Alternative Energy Program is open to a variety of organization types, including: 1. Academic Institutions & Researchers 2. Multi-National Enterprises 3. Post-Secondary Students 4. Small to Medium Enterprises These entities can apply for funding to develop and deploy clean energy technologies through this program.

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There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant:
  • Alberta-based organizations are not eligible.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant may include but are not limited to:
  • Technology development costs
  • Research and development expenses
  • Project execution costs
  • Personnel salaries and wages
  • Equipment and materials

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Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The projects will be evaluated based on criteria in three major categories: Innovation, Execution, and Impacts.
  • Innovation
  • Execution
  • Impacts

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  • Contact a Clean Resources Project Advisor to determine if your project scope meets the requirements.
  • Register on SmartSimple, the online application portal.
  • Complete and submit the Intake Form on SmartSimple.
  • Wait for your Intake Form to be reviewed to determine if the proposed project will be invited to submit a Detailed Proposal.

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Renewable and Alternative Energy Program

Apply to this program