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Utility Support Stream (Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program)
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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Grid modernization deployment projects.
- Utility pre-development projects.
- Transmission and distribution upgrades and expansions.
- Technical design, feasibility studies, and other planning, analysis, and evaluation activities.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public utilities
- Grid operators
- Entities that can demonstrate direct benefit to a public utility or system operator
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Utility Support Stream (Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program) Program
Who is eligible for the Utility Support Stream (Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program) program?
To be eligible for the Utility Support Stream (Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program) program, you must:
Utility, grid operator, or directly benefiting entity
Project located in Canada
Proven technology at TRL 8 or above
What expenses are eligible under Utility Support Stream (Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program)?
Grid modernization deployment projects.
Utility pre-development projects.
Transmission and distribution upgrades and expansions.
Technical design, feasibility studies, and other planning, analysis, and evaluation activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Utility Support Stream (Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program)?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at sreps-erite@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Utility Support Stream (Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program) available?
The Utility Support Stream (Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program) program is available across Canada.
Is the Utility Support Stream (Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Utility Support Stream (Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Utility Support Stream (Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program)?
Utility Support Stream (Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program) is funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)