Attic insulation reduces heat loss through the attic area of the building envelope. This reduces the load on the heating and/or cooling system. Eligibility Requirements: Final insulation, including existing and added insulation, must be equal to or greater than R-28. Must cover a minimum of 20 per cent of the total attic area. Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year. City of Edmonton additional eligibility requirements: A minimum of R-50 for the final insulation for attic spaces or R-28 for flat or cathedral ceilings.

Wall insulation (installed inside an exterior wall cavity or as part of an added structure on the outside of the building) reduces heat loss through the above-grade wall areas of the building envelope. This reduces the load on the heating and/or cooling system. Eligibility Requirements: Final insulation, including existing and added insulation, must be equal to or greater than R-21. Must cover a minimum of 20 per cent of the total exterior above grade wall area. Must be added to above-grade walls separating conditioned and unconditioned space. Both cavity and exterior wall insulation are eligible. Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year.

Foundation insulation

Insulation added to the walls and/or ground of the basement or the floor of a crawlspace significantly reduces heat loss through the areas of the building envelope in contact with earth. Eligibility Requirements: A minimum of R-12 of insulation must be added to basement or crawlspace walls and/or floor. Must cover a minimum of 20 per cent of the total foundation wall and/or floor area. Must not be added to the ceiling of a crawlspace. Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year.

Insulation added to the cavities around rim joists reduces heat loss through these areas of the building envelope. This reduces the load on the heating and/or cooling system. Eligibility Requirements: Final insulation, including existing and added insulation, must be equal to or greater than R-12. Must be added to cavities around rim joists. All joints must be air sealed with caulk or spray foam. Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year.

Reducing air leakage is a cost-effective way to reduce heating and cooling energy consumption, increase comfort, and create a healthier indoor environment. Exterior home wrap goes over the sheathing and behind siding, is made of synthetic and lightweight material, and can be both an air and water barrier. Eligibility Requirements: The residential building must have 2″x 4″ exterior walls. Air sealing must be recommended in the pre-project EnerGuide Home Evaluation Renovation Upgrade Report. Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year.

Energy Efficient Window

Windows with low-e glazing reduce heat loss and gain through the window. This reduces the load on the heating and/or cooling system and improves energy efficiency in both summer and winter. Eligibility Requirements: Must be ENERGY STAR certified to the most recently published version. Must replace an existing less-efficient window. Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year. City of Leduc and City of Edmonton additional eligibility requirements: Window must be triple or more pane.

Energy Efficient Door

Energy-efficient door replacements reduce heat transfer through the door. This reduces the load on the heating and/or cooling system. Eligibility Requirements: Must be ENERGY STAR certified to the most recently published version. Must replace an existing less efficient door. Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year.

High-efficiency gas furnace

A high-efficiency furnace extracts the maximum amount of heat from burning natural gas. Duct insulation ensures minimal heat is lost before conditioned air is delivered to conditioned spaces and is an eligible upgrade cost that can be combined with this upgrade to increase energy savings. Eligibility Requirements: Must be ENERGY STAR certified to the most recently published version. Must be fueled by natural gas or propane gas. Must replace existing, less-efficient primary space heating equipment. Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year. City of Edmonton additional eligibility requirements: Annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) must be 97% or higher.

ECM motor for residential furnace

An efficient fan motor adjusts the rate at which furnace heat is delivered to the home. Efficient fan motors with variable speed control use significantly less electricity. Eligibility Requirements: Must be a brushless DC motor, also known as an electronically commutated motor or ECM Must replace a constant speed motor installed in a natural gas or propane furnace. Must have a variable input. Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year.

High-efficiency gas boiler

A high-efficiency boiler extracts the maximum amount of heat from natural gas by using condensing technology. This means heat from condensing water in the exhaust is extracted, in addition to regular combustion. Boiler pipe insulation ensures minimal heat is lost before heated water is delivered to conditioned spaces. Pipe insulation is an eligible upgrade cost that can be combined with this upgrade to increase energy savings. Eligibility Requirements: Must be ENERGY STAR certified to the most recently published version. Must include outdoor reset control. Must have an AFUE (annual fuel utilization efficiency) equal to or greater than 95%. Must be fueled by natural gas or propane gas. Must replace existing, less-efficient primary space heating equipment. Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year.

A heat pump is a year-round space conditioning system that provides heating and cooling. An air-source heat pump moves heat energy from inside to outside in the summer and outside to inside in the winter. Duct insulation ensures minimal heat is lost before conditioned air is delivered to conditioned spaces. Duct insulation is an eligible upgrade cost that can be combined with this upgrade to increase energy savings. Eligibility Requirements: Must be ENERGY STAR certified to the most recently published version. Must replace or be supplemental to an existing less efficient heat source. Must satisfy at least 50% of the designed heating load for the conditioned space of the home. Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year.

Ground source heat pump

A ground source heat pump is a year-round space conditioning system that provides heating and cooling. The heat pump moves heat from the ground to inside air in the winter and from inside air to the ground in the summer. Duct insulation ensures minimal heat is lost before conditioned air is delivered to conditioned spaces. Duct insulation is an eligible upgrade cost that can be combined with this upgrade to increase energy savings. Eligibility Requirements: Must be ENERGY STAR certified to the most recently published version. Must satisfy CSA Standard C448. Must be installed by an IGSHPA certified installer. Must replace or be supplemental to a less-efficient heat source. Must satisfy at least 50% of the designed heating load for the conditioned space of the home. Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year.

High-efficiency central air conditioner

Eligible air conditioning equipment is centrally installed in the home. High-efficiency technology uses less electricity to move indoor heat to the outside of the home. Air conditioning duct insulation ensures minimal heat is lost before conditioned air is delivered to conditioned spaces. Duct insulation is an eligible upgrade cost that can be combined with this upgrade to increase energy savings. Eligibility Requirements: Must be ENERGY STAR certified to the most recently published version. Must be a ducted and split unit (i.e., cannot be a window or portable unit). Must have a SEER equal to or greater than 15, SEER2 equal to or greater than 14.3, EER equal to or greater than 12, or EER2 equal to or greater than 11.5. Must replace existing central air conditioning equipment; existing equipment cannot be a window or portable unit. Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year.

Heat recovery ventilation or energy recovery ventilation

Heat and energy recovery equipment extracts heat and/or energy from stale air exhausted to the outside of the home. The recovered energy is used to reduce the heating of fresh air delivered to the home. Duct insulation ensures minimal heat is lost before conditioned air is delivered to conditioned spaces. Duct insulation is an eligible upgrade cost that can be combined with this upgrade to increase energy savings. Eligibility Requirements: Must either: Replace a less efficient heat or energy recovery ventilation system OR Be required due to the air tightness of the home being improved through the installation of a CEIP financed air sealing upgrade(s). If replacing an existing system: The efficiency of the new unit must be higher than the existing unit. If not replacing an existing system: The unit must be identified by the Qualified Contractor or Energy Advisor as required due to improved air tightness of the home. The unit must be installed with a financed upgrade that improves air tightness (e.g., house wrap, doors, windows, insulation and other air sealing). The pre-project EnerGuide Home Evaluation must include air sealing as a recommended upgrade. Must be a factory-assembled, packaged unit including fans or blowers that transfer heat between two isolated airstreams. Must be ENERGY STAR and Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) certified (must appear in section III of the HVI Certified Products Directory). Must not be a portable unit. Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year.

Indoor lighting control

lighting. Multiple fixtures may be controlled through one sensor or each fixture may have its own. These sensors are an effective way to control lighting use in low occupancy areas. Eligibility Requirements: Lighting controls including timers, occupancy, and daylight sensors.. The lighting control can include a manual on switch if the switch does not override the ability of the control to automatically turn off (e.g., if the light is turned on manually, the control will turn it off after a certain period of time). Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year.

Eligible lighting fixtures are permanently installed and hardwired LED lighting fixtures, including downlight, track, ceiling and wall-mounted, or porchlight fixtures. Eligibility Requirements: Must be a hardwired LED fixture. Plug-in fixtures such as table lamps and floor lamps are not eligible. Must be ENERGY STAR certified to the most recently published version. Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year.

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems convert solar energy into electricity for use by the building. The system components work together to optimize electricity generation from the sun, providing renewable electricity for both the building they are connected to and the grid. Eligibility Requirements: All systems are grid-connected and compliant with the latest version of the Government of Alberta’s Micro-generation Regulation (AR27/2008) and amendments. All PV modules and components must be Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or UL certified for use in Canada. All components must be new and not previously used in an energized solar PV system. Projects sized greater than 150 kW AC or classified as a “large micro-generation” by the most recently published Alberta Micro-Generation Regulation require operating procedures at the time of installation. For purposes of sizing, the rated output capacity is defined as the combined storage and solar PV system output. Warranty periods, from the time of installation, must be, at minimum, the following: Modules: 25-year power performance and 10-year manufacturing warranties; Inverter(s) and any related PV module optimizers: 10-year manufacturing warranty. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year. City of Edmonton additional eligibility requirements The PV system must be designed to produce an energy yield that is at least 70% of a system with optimal azimuth and tilt at that location.

Solar thermal water heating

Solar thermal water heating includes thermal tubes or flat plate collectors that capture solar energy and use it to heat water. This may be used for domestic hot water and space heating. Solar thermal pipe insulation ensures minimal heat is lost before heated water is delivered to fixtures. Pipe insulation is an eligible upgrade cost that can be combined with this upgrade to increase energy savings. Eligibility Requirements: All solar thermal collectors must: Be CSA or UL certified for use in Canada; Have a minimum of ICC-SRCC OG-100 rating; Have a minimum warranty period of 5 years. Must replace or supplement an existing hot water heating system. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year.

Battery energy storage

Battery energy storage systems enable the storage of solar electricity generated on the property, to be used at a later point in time. Eligibility Requirements: Battery energy storage is eligible only when installed with a new grid-tied solar PV system and used to store energy from the solar PV system. All components must be CSA certified for use in Canada. Warranty period(s) must be a minimum of 10 years, guaranteeing 60% or more of installed storage capacity during the period(s). Must be a new lithium-ion battery. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year.

Drain water heat recovery

Drain water heat recovery transfers heat from the shower drain water to pre-warm the cold supply water before it goes into the water heater. Eligibility Requirements: Must be listed in the NRCan approved list of drain-water heat recovery products . Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year.

Heat pump water heater

A heat pump water heater replaces a conventional storage tank water heater. Rather than the heat coming from burning gas or an electric coil in the tank, heat is sourced from the air around the tank. Heat pump water heaters deliver hot water at a much higher efficiency than conventional water heaters. Pipe insulation ensures minimal heat is lost before heated water is delivered to fixtures. Pipe insulation is an eligible upgrade cost that can be combined with this upgrade to increase energy savings. Eligibility Requirements: Must be ENERGY STAR certified to the most recently published version. Must replace an existing, less-efficient, primary water heater. Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year.

High-efficiency storage water heater

A high-efficiency storage water heater replaces a conventional, less efficient, gas or electric storage water heater. Pipe insulation ensures minimal heat is lost before heated water is delivered to fixtures. Pipe insulation is an eligible upgrade cost that can be combined with this upgrade to increase energy savings. Eligibility Requirements: Must be ENERGY STAR certified to the most recently published version. Must be fueled by natural gas or propane gas. Must replace an existing, less-efficient, primary water heater. Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year. City of Leduc and City of Edmonton additional eligibility requirements: Storage hot water energy factor (EF) must be 0.8 EF or higher.

Tankless gas water heater

Tankless (also called instantaneous or on-demand) water heaters supply domestic hot water to the home without using a storage tank. The tankless system avoids heat loss from water stored in a tank that must be regularly re-heated to maintain a safe water temperature. Pipe insulation ensures minimal heat is lost before heated water is delivered to fixtures. Pipe insulation is an eligible upgrade cost that can be combined with this upgrade to increase energy savings. Eligibility Requirements: Must replace an existing, less-efficient, primary water heater. Must be ENERGY STAR certified to the most recently published version. Must have a manufacturer’s warranty for a period consistent with the industry standard and not less than one year. Must have a warranty provided by the Qualified Contractor for defects in materials and labour for a period of not less than one year. City of Leduc and City of Edmonton additional eligibility requirements: Storage hot water energy factor (EF) must be 0.9 or higher.

Clean Energy Improvement (CEIP)

What Is CEIP?

The Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) is a financing tool designed to help homeowners and businesses in Alberta, Canada make energy-efficient upgrades to their properties.

It offers a convenient way to fund improvements such as insulation, windows, heating systems, and renewable energy installations.

By providing access to competitive interest rates and extended repayment terms, CEIP makes it more affordable to invest in energy-saving measures. This program not only benefits individual property owners by reducing energy costs and increasing property values but also contributes to a more sustainable future by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Essentially, CEIP acts as a financial bridge, enabling property owners to reap the rewards of energy efficiency while spreading the cost over time.

Finance up to 100% of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on commercial property.

How the rebate process works

Eligibility requirements

Determining your eligibility for the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) depends on several factors. The features of the program can vary depending on the municipality.
below is a brief description of eligibility for each upgrade. You can contact us after reading the terms below to discuss your situation and learn more about the program.

Our energy advisors will provide a clear explanation of your eligibility, guide you through the application process and help you gather the necessary documents to maximize your potential discounts. All Season Inspection goal is to simplify the process and ensure full use of this application.

Clean Energy Improvement Upgrades

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Frequently asked questions

Is the CEIP project financing tied to me or my property?

Unlike other financial instruments, projects financed through CEIP are tied to the property, not the property owner. Once an energy efficiency or renewable energy upgrade is installed and verified, it is added to the property tax bill for repayment. If the property owner decides to sell the property, the CEIP project financing stays with the property, and the new owner assumes payment and enjoys the benefits associated with the upgrade. Also, as the CEIP project financing can be paid off at any time, property owners can pay off the financing before selling their property.

How is CEIP financing repaid?

Once the CEIP project is complete, CEIP project financing is added to the participant’s property tax bill—similar to a local improvement charge. This tax will remain on the property for the financing term. Property owners continue to pay their property tax bills the same way they always have.

Are incidental costs associated with project upgrades eligible for CEIP financing?

Under the legislation, incidental costs are costs expended on preparation or upgrading of the property that is incidental to the clean energy improvement but required for successful execution. For example, roof repairs required for the installation of a rooftop solar project could be considered a financeable incidental cost.

These costs are eligible for financing under CEIP, up to 15 per cent of the total capital cost of the upgrade. Any excess incidental costs above this limit must be paid by the participating property owner out-of-pocket.