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SEMI – Capital Retrofits | Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)

March 2, 2026

Value

Varies.
Yes

Description

Industrial and manufacturing facilities can receive funding to invest in energy efficiency focused capital retrofits for their facilities if they meet the following criteria:

  • The retrofits must be non-emitting.
  • The retrofits must reduce energy usage and emissions by at least 5% compared to a baseline.
  • The payback period for the retrofits must be greater than one year.
  • You have completed a Facility Readiness Assessment (FRA) through the SEMI program.
  • New construction is ineligible.

Eligible Applicants

The SEMI program is designed to support:

  • Industrial, commercial, or manufacturing facilities owned or leased by the participant, located in Alberta. You must obtain permission from your landlord for a leased facility.
  • Eligible facilities may also include those involved in energy-intensive processes that physically or chemically transform materials or substances into new products.
  • Facilities that have been in operation for at least one year with fixed equipment, buildings, or complexes for extraction, production, or manufacturing.
  • Eligible industrial sectors defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes.
    • 11 – Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • 21 – Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • 22 – Utilities
    • 23 – Construction
    • 31-32-33 – Manufacturing
    • 48 – Transportation
    • 56 – Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Eligible Expenses

A wide range of cost-effective, high-efficiency systems and onsite energy generation technologies are eligible for incentives:

  • LED Retrofits*
  • Renewable Energy Integration (e.g., solar, geothermal)*
  • Advanced Refrigeration Systems
  • High-Efficiency Pumping Systems
  • Water Conservation and Wastewater Treatment Systems Optimization
  • High-Efficiency Motors and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Fan and Ventilation System Optimization
  • Compressed Air System Efficiency Improvements
  • Electrification of the Production Process
  • Waste Heat Recovery and Reuse Systems
  • Smart Manufacturing and Automation Technologies
  • Materials Handling and Process Efficiency Improvements
  • Water and Resource Efficiency Measures
  • Building Envelope Upgrades
  • HVAC Systems Retrofits, including Heat Pumps

Deadline Date

March 2, 2026

Contact

Contact Name: Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) contact centre

Phone Number: 1-844-407-0025 (toll-free)

E-mail Address: semi@eralberta.ca

Website: https://www.eralberta.ca/semi/capital-retrofits/

Industry:

Energy & Environment

Location:

Alberta

Tags:

Retrofits

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