Emissions Reduction Alberta
Receive up to $2.8M in Funding for Emissions Projects.
The Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is designed to support innovative technology projects, as well as infrastructure upgrades for Alberta businesses through funding programs and support services. ERA has two small business grants Alberta funding streams to help Alberta prosper while reducing emissions: the ACT4 stream and the Energy Savings for Businesses stream.
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Eligible Applicants
Applicants must be based out of Alberta and be privately owned entity and is not a public authority business or organization.
Eligible Activities
Projects that implement cost-effective high efficiency products and onsite energy generation technologies are eligible for incentives through a variety of category types. Or, Industrial oriented projects that support the deployment of CCUS technologies in the energy and industrial sectors
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Amount of Funding
Funding amounts vary by program:
ACT4 Call stream
Applications must be placed via a consortium. There are specific funding amounts based on the country/ region the consortium is applying to (applicants must seek funding from at least 2):
- Canada/ Alberta – Up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $2.85M
- Germany – no limit identified
- India – Up to 500,000 in Euros
- Norway – Maximum NOK 15M per project
- United States – Up to $540,000 USD per proposal
Energy Savings for Businesses stream
Applicants may receive up to $250,000 per project, with a maximum allotment of up to $1 million per parent company.
Eligible Applicants
Small business grants Alberta applicant eligibility for the ERA program varies by stream:
ACT4 Call stream
Proposals must be submitted by a project consortium comprised of at least 2 eligible applicants seeking funding from at least 2 participating countries and regions. Participating regions include:
- Canada (Province of Alberta), Germany, India, Norway, and the United States;
- No project partner can have a share of more than 70% of the project’s work plan activities; and
- Must meet specific eligibility parameters as identified by the region of application.
Energy Savings for Businesses stream
- All business and non-profits serviced by an Alberta electric utility are eligible, except for residences;
- Some new construction projects;
- Municipally, federal and provincially owned buildings;
- Publicly funded institutions; and
- Large Emitters.
Eligible Activities
Activities that are eligible also vary by program:
ACT4 Call stream
Industrial oriented projects that support the deployment of CCUS technologies in the energy and industrial sectors. Must have a TRL of 5 and above. Subjects of special interest include:
- Carbon capture;
- Carbon capture and transportation networks;
- Direct carbon conversion;
- Permanent storage;
- Offshore CO2 storage;
- Clean Hydrogen Production; or
- Carbon dioxide removal (CDR).
Energy Savings for Businesses stream
Cost-effective high efficiency products and onsite energy generation technologies are eligible for incentives through this program including:
- Compressed air measures;
- Process heating;
- Refrigeration;
- Food service equipment; and
- Lighting systems.
Program Deadline
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