Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
grant_single|update March 26, 2025
Canada
Funding to reduce GHG emissions with renewables and grid modernization
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate June 18, 2021
- grant_single|closingDate November 16, 2022
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
grant_single|grantors
- Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Government of Canada
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Get a repayable contribution of up to $25 million for a project that involves renewable energy, an emerging technology, or grid modernization, and covers up to 10%, 30% and 50% of the project costs for each of these 3 streams, respectively.
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grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 10,000,000
Construction of a small hydroelectric plant for local energy supply
$ 3,500,000
Development of a 2 MW onshore wind farm
$ 7,500,000
Modernization of the electrical grid using advanced distribution management systems
$ 6,000,000
Installation of a 5 MW solar photovoltaic system
$ 12,500,000
Implementation of an energy storage initiative to support grid reliability
$ 15,000,000
Creation of a biomass energy facility to generate electricity and heat
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The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs) provides funding for renewable energy and grid modernization projects aimed at reducing emissions, increasing system reliability, creating economic and social benefits, and expanding renewable energy capacity.
- Projects must use market-ready technologies and promote workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Eligible projects include large-scale renewable energy projects, energy storage projects, and grid modernization projects.
- Priority is given to projects that decrease greenhouse gas emissions, increase system reliability, generate economic benefits, and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Indigenous ownership and benefits from projects are encouraged, and projects must align with program outcomes and priorities.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible companies for the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program grant include companies involved in large-scale renewable energy projects, energy storage, and grid modernization projects. Indigenous-owned projects are also encouraged.
- Companies engaged in renewable energy deployment
- Energy storage companies
- Grid modernization companies
- Indigenous-owned projects
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
Based on the grant context, there is no specific mention of ineligible company types for the grant.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program provides funding for eligible expenses related to renewable energy and grid modernization projects. Eligible expenses may include, but are not limited to:
- Onshore wind projects
- Solar photovoltaic installations
- Small hydro projects
- Biomass projects for heat and electricity generation
- Energy storage initiatives
- Grid modernization projects such as advanced distribution management systems and demand management
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Decrease greenhouse gas emissions from Canada’s electricity system
- Increase the number of electricity system assets contributing to system reliability
- Generate economic and social benefits, including job creation and equity
- Increase renewable energy capacity or grid accommodation of renewable energy
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The program is currently not accepting applications or proposals, indicating a pause in new project intake.
- Interested parties can subscribe to the SREPs distribution list by emailing sreps-erite@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca to receive future updates on funding opportunities.
- SREPs supports projects with a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as part of their commitments or plans.
- Indigenous ownership has significantly benefited from the program, with substantial funding allocated to such projects.
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