Funding Opportunities to Support Green Buildings Initiatives
Costs can present a significant challenge implementing your sustainable building. There are various incentive, grant, and rebate programs available that can help alleviate some of the up-front financial burdens so you can enjoy the long-term benefits of a high-performing building. There are programs available for home-owners, organizations, municipalities alike. Refer to the following incomplete list of programs available to the Bow Valley. Should you know of programs not featured here, please get in touch.
Federal Funding
Canada Green Homes Initiative
$125 to $5,000 grants to recover costs re: home retrofits
Up to $600 for EnerGuide evaluations
$5,000-$40,000 interest-free loans, 10 year term
Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP)
A low-interest financing option for retrofits, for property owners in Alberta make repayments go through your property tax bill
CEIP applies to the property, not the owner
Currently available in 12 Alberta municipalities (Calgary, Edmonton, Banff, Canmore, etc.)
Webpage contains information for
Residential properties
Commercial properties
Contractors
Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Green Municipal Fund
Grants available for municipal environmental projects
Loans are also available to municipalities; commonly topped up with a grant of up to 15%
Funding for
Plans, studies, pilot projects, capital projects
Asset Management Grants and Partner Grants
All municipal governments and partners are eligible to apply
The Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program
The Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program is a national merit-based Program with the objective of improving the availability and condition of community buildings in Canadian communities experiencing higher needs and who are currently underserved.
The program goes until March, 2029.
Both retrofits, upgrades, and new buildings are applicable.
Provincial Funding
Municipal Climate Change Action Centre
Provides capacity building for municipal staff
Resource Centre provides information and data on energy efficiency, etc.
Funding available for energy audits and retrofit projects
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) - Energy Savings for Business
Helps Alberta businesses improve their efficiency and reduce emissions by funding cost and energy-saving technologies
Currently fully subscribed – waitlist exists
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation – Climate Innovation Grant Program
Funding applicable to Calgary or Edmonton only connected to Low Carbon Cities Canada
Grant streams include Building better, retrofitting wiser, renewable energy
Alberta Ecotrust Retrofit Accelerator Program
The program will provide free coaching services to help overcome challenges when it comes to prioritizing sustainable building upgrades barriers and guide participants through the entire retrofit process. Including:
Day-to-day assistance throughout retrofit planning, design and implementation.
Developing retrofit plans tailored to unique needs, barriers and budgets.
Identifying ways to integrate retrofits into a building’s regular upkeep schedule.
Uncovering the benefits and potential cost-savings associated with retrofits.
Exploring various funding, financing and grant options.
Providing partial funding for studies like energy assessments and business case development.
Municipal Funding
Town of Banff Environmental Rebates
Residential Energy efficiency rebates
Commercial properties environmental efficiency rebates
Solar incentives (Residential and Commercial)
Town of Canmore Environmental Rebates
Solar incentives (Residential and Commercial)
Additional Resources
Natural Resources Canada - Energy efficiency for buildings
Resources available for energy efficiency for new and existing buildings, energy management resources, green buildings, etc.
Searchable directory of Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy Programs in Canada
Funding Partners to keep an eye on for future funding opportunities
Municipal Climate Change Action Centre
Also provides capacity building for municipal staff + a learning centre for information, resources and funding (funding guide offer 17 results for “buildings” - opportunities currently closed)
