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Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)
Energy funding for Alberta industry
Latest source updateLast Update: May 10, 2026Latest change: SEMI now shows a new waitlist-based application workflow, with updated guidance for Capital Retrofits and Energy Assessments & Audits.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 10, 2026
Latest change: SEMI now shows a new waitlist-based application workflow, with updated guidance for Capital Retrofits and Energy Assessments & Audits.
SEMI program updates and waitlist changes
The SEMI pages now emphasize a waitlist and expression-of-interest workflow, including updated portal steps for submitting interest in waitlisted activities. The program content also shows activity-specific updates for Energy Assessments & Audits and Capital Retrofits, replacing the previous deadline-focused guidance. The total program funding shown on the main page changed from $70 million to $50 million, while the program end date remains March 31, 2027. The content now indicates some activities are fully subscribed, so applicants are being directed to the portal for possible future contact if funding becomes available.
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Deadline
March 31, 2026
Location
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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
Official resources
Program guide
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
Selection criteria
- For Capital Retrofits, projects are scored by abatement cost.
- Lower abatement cost scores higher.
- Projects are also ranked by technology diversity.
- Application quality and supporting documentation are assessed.
- Indigenous and not-for-profit applicants are scored separately.
How to apply
- Step 1
- Register on the SEMI portal.
- Step 2
- Complete the Facility Readiness Assessment.
- Step 3
- Submit the application for the chosen activity through the portal.
- Step 4
- Sign the terms and conditions after pre-approval.
- Step 5
- Complete the activity and submit completion documents, invoices, and verification materials through the portal.
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
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 the province of 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