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SEMI – Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) | Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)

March 31, 2026

Value

$50 million program

Description

The Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) activity offers funding for participants to implement recognized energy management systems (EnMS), including ISO 50001-compliant and ISO 50001-certified systems.

An EMIS provides a framework for systematically managing energy, improving efficiency, and reducing costs. Eligible systems must provide energy data to all levels of the organization, have top management’s commitment, and designate an energy manager. Participants will be able to plan, make decisions, and take actions to optimize energy use, to your own targets and standards set by programs like 50001 Ready Canada or Superior Energy Performance.

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

  • Conduct an Energy Assessment and Audit and receive up to $50,000 per facility.
  • Implement an Energy Management Information System and receive up to $50,000 for facilities consuming under 400,000 GJ annually, or up to $250,000 for those consuming more.
  • Participate in Strategic Energy Management training and receive up to $100,000 per facility.
  • Invest in energy-efficient Capital Retrofit projects and receive up to $1,000,000 per facility.

Deadline Date

Due to high demand, the application will close on March 31, 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/energy-management-information-systems-emis/

Industry:

Agriculture, Energy & Environment

Location:

Alberta

Tags:

Emissions Reduction, Facilities, Manufacturing, Retrofit

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