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Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)
Energy funding for Alberta industry
Last Update: April 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Prairies, Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $1,000,000 per facility to help Alberta industrial facilities improve energy performance. It supports facility readiness, energy assessments, energy management systems, training, and energy-efficient capital retrofits.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop team skills
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Prairies
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Facility Readiness Assessment
- Energy Assessments and Audits
- Energy Management Information Systems
- Strategic Energy Management training
- Capital retrofits focused on energy efficiency
Documents Needed
- Facility Readiness Assessment workbook
- Supporting energy data and facility information
- Feasibility study for the proposed project
- Vendor quotes and project cost estimate
- Project workplan or implementation schedule
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industrial facilities
- Manufacturing facilities
- Waste management and remediation service facilities
- Facilities engaged in eligible energy-intensive industrial processes
Who is not eligible
- Facilities in administrative and support services
- New construction projects
- Facilities outside Alberta
- Emitting technology projects
Eligible expenses
- Energy assessments and audits
- Energy management systems hardware and software
- Energy management training
- Energy-efficient retrofit equipment, installation, and related implementation costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- New construction
- Emitting technologies
- Costs not directly required for EMIS installation
- Capital retrofit projects that do not achieve at least 5% energy and emissions reduction
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta, Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are submitted through the SEMI portal.
- Applications are reviewed by ERA or its service provider.
- Selected applicants receive a pre-approval notice and must sign the terms and conditions.
- Projects are completed and verified through post-activity documentation and site review when required.
- Eligible participants then submit invoices and receive the incentive payment.
Additional information
- Funding is limited and not guaranteed.
- The program runs until March 31, 2027, or until funds are fully allocated.
- Applicants may use eligible contractors for some activities.
- In-kind contributions may offset part of the co-funding requirement for certain activities.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)?
This program provides up to $1,000,000 per facility to help Alberta industrial facilities improve energy performance. It supports facility readiness, energy assessments, energy management systems, training, and energy-efficient capital retrofits.
How much funding can be received?
Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI) program?
To be eligible for the Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI) program, you must:
Alberta industrial facility
Operating at least one year
Facility Readiness Assessment completed
What expenses are eligible under Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)?
Facility Readiness Assessment
Energy Assessments and Audits
Energy Management Information Systems
Strategic Energy Management training
Capital retrofits focused on energy efficiency
Who can I contact for more information about the Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)?
You can contact Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) by email at semi@eralberta.ca or by phone at 1-844-407-0025.
Where is the Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI) available?
The Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI) program is available Prairies, Alberta.
Is the Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI) is a Other Support