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Municipal Electricity Generation Program (MEG) | Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC)

March 31, 2026

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Access up to $500,000 through the MEG program to install microgeneration systems.

Description

The Government of Alberta is incentivizing the installation of on-site electricity generation for municipalities through the Municipal Electricity Generation Program. The Municipal Electricity Generation Program (MEG) provides financial rebates to Alberta municipalities to install grid-connected alternative electricity generation systems on municipally owned facilities or land. The MEG Program builds upon previous on-site electricity generation initiatives and will help facilities save energy, money, and emissions.

By investing in microgeneration systems, communities across Alberta are seeing savings on their electricity bills and can reinvest those savings into other priorities. For example, installing a solar PV system will:

  • generate free power any time the sun is shining for your system’s entire 25+ year life,
  • create jobs and help your local economy,
  • demonstrate your municipality’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

Eligible Applicants

Alberta municipalities, as defined within the Municipal Government Act, can access up to $500,000 through the MEG program to install microgeneration systems. Community-related organizations that operate a municipally-owned facility or on municipally-owned land may also participate.

Eligible project types can include:

  1. Solar photovoltaic systems (both ground and roof mount);
  2. Combined heat and power systems; and
  3. Other on-site electricity generation systems evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Eligible Expenses

Approved projects can receive per-watt rebates as per the table below, to a maximum of 30% of project costs.

Total Installed System Capacity Rebate
<10 kilowatts $0.85/watt
10 kilowatts to <150 kilowatts $0.70/watt
150 kilowatts to <2 Megawatts $0.55/watt
2 Megawatts to 5 Megawatts $0.50/watt
BONUS – First-Time Applicant Rebate $0.20/watt

Deadline Date

March 2026 or upon funding becoming fully allocated, whichever comes first. Applications are evaluated and approved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Contact

Contact Name: Municipal Climate Change Action Centre

Phone Number: 780-433-4431 or 310-2862 (Toll Free)

Website: https://mccac.ca/programs/municipal-electricity-generation-program/

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Energy & Environment, Municipalities

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