Renewable and Alternative Energy Program
grant_single|update January 26, 2025
AB, Canada
Invests in clean technologies for Alberta's low-carbon future
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Grant and Funding
Loans and Capital investments
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- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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- Alberta Innovates
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The Renewable and Alternative Energy Program focuses on advancing clean technologies to foster Alberta's low-carbon economy. It supports projects in grid modernization, energy storage, and electricity generation, engaging a wide range of applicants including researchers, SMEs, and not-for-profits.
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$ 600,000
Energy storage system implementation
$ 400,000
Installation of solar panels on public buildings
$ 3,000,000
Pilot program for nuclear microreactors
$ 900,000
Developing a smart grid system
$ 2,000,000
Hydropower system upgrade
$ 1,500,000
Development of a geothermal energy plant
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
- Funding is open to all categories of lead applicant including technology developers, industry, industrial associations, small and medium-sized enterprises, research and development (R&D) organizations, post-secondary institutions, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, government research labs, individuals and others advancing technology development within a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range of 3-7.
- Applicants are not required to be based in Alberta, but must demonstrate a clear value proposition for the Province and alignment to the program area priorities.
- Successful applicants must be legally able to execute the Investment Agreement.
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Funding is open to a wide range of applicants including technology developers, industry representatives, industrial associations, small and medium-sized enterprises, research and development organizations, post-secondary institutions, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, government research labs, and individuals. Eligible applicants are those who are advancing technology within a Technology Readiness Level range of 3-7. Although applicants are not required to be based in Alberta, they must demonstrate a clear value proposition for the Province and align with the program's priority areas.
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There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant:
- Alberta-based organizations are not eligible.
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This grant is oriented towards the development and deployment of clean technologies to aid Alberta's transition to a low-carbon economy. The activities focus on enhancing electricity systems using innovative, sustainable solutions.
- Grid modernization projects, including smart grid initiatives.
- Energy storage solutions to support integration of intermittent energy sources.
- Development of low-emitting electricity generation technologies, including geothermal, nuclear, solar, and wind energy.
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Funding is open to applicants from various geographical areas, underscoring the program's inclusivity of diverse locations. The program does not limit eligibility to Alberta-based companies as long as projects demonstrate value to the province.
- Applicants are not required to be based in Alberta.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria in three major categories to ensure alignment with the program's objectives.
- Innovation - Assessment of the novelty and uniqueness of the proposed technology or approach.
- Execution - Evaluation of the project's implementation plan, including feasibility and the expertise of the project team.
- Impacts - Consideration of the potential economic, environmental, and social benefits, particularly focusing on contributions to Alberta's low-carbon economy.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grant program supports projects within a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range of 3-7.
- Legal capacity to execute the Investment Agreement is required for successful applicants.
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