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Reshaping Energy Systems
Funding for Alberta energy system innovation
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Funding available
$ 250,000 - $ 10,000,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Supports energy-system innovation in Alberta with funding of up to CAD 10 million per project. It targets field pilots, demonstrations, and first-of-kind commercial implementations that improve energy transport, storage, management, and delivery.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Energy transmission and distribution innovation
- Energy storage and grid reliability solutions
- Digital energy management and smart grid solutions
- Low-emission vehicle infrastructure and clean fleets
- Net-zero building integration with the energy system
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest document
- Online project information in ERIMS
- Compiled letters of support, if provided
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Innovators and technology developers
- Indigenous communities
- Industrial facility owners and operators
- SMEs, universities, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations
- Research organizations, government labs, and individuals
Eligible expenses
- Project labour, salaries, and employee benefits
- Equipment, materials, supplies, and consumables
- Consulting, subcontractor, and EPC costs
- Project travel, conference attendance, and workshop participation
- Overhead, legal, and GHG verification costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the approved application deadline or outside the project scope
- Land purchase or land leasing
- Marketing and business development for sales
- Patenting, licensing, and copyright protection
- GST/PST, fines, entertainment, and regulatory approval costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Innovation opportunity: 30%
- Implementation plan: 15%
- GHG and non-GHG benefits: 35%
- Market and value proposition: 20%
How to apply
- Step 1: Create an account on ERA’s application portal and start a submission.
- Access the ERIMS system at eraadmin.ca.
- Begin the Expression of Interest process.
- Step 2: Prepare the Expression of Interest.
- Complete the EOI template provided in ERIMS.
- Add the required online project information.
- Attach compiled letters of support if available.
- Step 3: Submit the EOI online.
- Upload the required documents in ERIMS.
- Finalize all mandatory online steps before the deadline.
- Submit only through ERIMS; other submission methods are not accepted.
- Step 4: Respond to follow-up stages if shortlisted.
- Prepare the Full Project Proposal if invited by ERA.
- Complete the next stage according to ERA’s instructions.
Processing and Agreement
- EOIs were reviewed through a competitive process by experts.
- Shortlisted applicants were invited to submit a Full Project Proposal.
- ERA’s Board of Directors made the final funding decision.
- Successful applicants signed a contribution agreement before funding was issued.
- Funded projects required outcome reporting and public knowledge sharing.
Additional information
- Applications were submitted in two stages: EOI and Full Project Proposal.
- Applicants could submit multiple EOIs, but only the strongest proposals were shortlisted.
- ERA may share submissions with trusted funding partners, with applicant permission.
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Availability timeline
2024
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Reshaping Energy Systems Program
What is the Reshaping Energy Systems?
Supports energy-system innovation in Alberta with funding of up to CAD 10 million per project. It targets field pilots, demonstrations, and first-of-kind commercial implementations that improve energy transport, storage, management, and delivery.
How much funding can be received?
Reshaping Energy Systems Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Reshaping Energy Systems program?
To be eligible for the Reshaping Energy Systems program, you must:
Project must support Alberta’s energy transition.
Project must be innovative and novel.
Project must be at pilot, demo, or first-of-kind stage.
What expenses are eligible under Reshaping Energy Systems?
Energy transmission and distribution innovation
Energy storage and grid reliability solutions
Digital energy management and smart grid solutions
Low-emission vehicle infrastructure and clean fleets
Net-zero building integration with the energy system
Who can I contact for more information about the Reshaping Energy Systems?
You can contact Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) by email at applications@eralberta.ca.
Where is the Reshaping Energy Systems available?
The Reshaping Energy Systems program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Reshaping Energy Systems a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Reshaping Energy Systems is a Researchers And Facilities