Commercial Property

Commercial Upgrades

Discover upgrades that can lower your utility bill, make your property more comfortable, and enhance your property’s value

An applicant must be the current legal owner of an eligible property located in a participating municipality with an ownership and corresponding tax payment history of at least five consecutive years.

There are two eligible commercial property categories:

Non-Residential Properties

  • General commercial property used for business activities, including corporate offices, retail (e.g., shopping centres, stores and restaurants), and accommodations (e.g., hotels and motels).
  • Non-designated industrial property used for manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, contractors’ shops or other industrial purposes.
  • Special purpose property that was built to suit a specific purpose and, therefore, presents limited opportunities to be used in a way that was not originally intended (e.g., church, museum, recreational facility, golf course, performing arts facility).

Farm Land
Land that is used for farming operations as defined in Alberta’s Matters Relating to Assessment and Taxation Regulation (MRAT), 2018.


Eligible commercial upgrades

See how you can transform your property by learning about the types of eligible upgrades you can finance with the Clean Energy Improvement Program.

The eligibility requirements and document submission for each upgrade can be found in the links below.

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Warm in the winter, cool in the summer. The right upgrades can help occupants be more comfortable while saving you money.

Renewable Energy, Solar PV & Thermal

Give your business energy independence. Generate electricity with a solar PV system, and store it with battery energy storage.

Lighting

Show your business in a better light. Modern lighting fixtures and controls output better quality, more pleasing light while also saving energy.

Water Heating

Heat up water, not your energy bills. Upgrade to a tankless gas water heater and add a drain water heat recovery system to save more.

Doors, Windows, Insulation & Air Sealing

Don’t leave customers feeling chilly. Upgrade insulation, windows and air sealing to keep business hopping.

Commercial Kitchen

If you can’t take the heat— maybe you just need a smart ventilation system. Create a comfortable space for staff while saving energy.

Motors and Drives

You might hustle 24/7 but your building’s equipment doesn’t have to. Variable speed drives for HVAC offer big energy savings.

First Steps

  1. Check if your municipality is participating.
  2. Review your municipality’s terms and conditions.
  3. If eligible, submit a pre-qualification form.

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