Clean Energy Community Fund (deadline opens spring 2024)

The transition in Alberta's energy future will involve reducing our energy demands and lowering GHG emissions, in part, through the implementation of new energy transition technology and solutions that will help serve our communities. 

ATCO is committed to meeting the needs of a new and exciting energy future, which is why we have established the Clean Energy Community Fund to help municipalities, schools, not-for-profits, and registered charities pursue solutions, opportunities, and supporting education towards a more sustainable, net zero future.

We will be giving a total of $150,000 in 2023 to organizations and programs within the ATCO Gas or ATCO Electric service area in Alberta. If your organization is eligible, you can apply to receive single-year funding of up to $15,000 to help with your projects or programs, large and small.

ELIGIBLE PROJECTS

Projects or programs that could receive funding from ATCO’s Clean Energy Community Fund include: 

• Energy audits to identify energy efficiency improvements
• Energy efficiency upgrades for community facilities
• Education programs or student clubs supporting renewable gas, clean technologies, or renewable solutions education
• Lower-emitting options for public or community transportation
• Pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for clean energy projects
• Renewable energy solutions and/or clean technologies 

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Organizations/groups must reside or operate programming within the ATCO Gas or ATCO Electric service area. Those eligible to apply for funding are: 

• Municipalities
• Non-profit organizations
• Registered charities
• Public schools 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications have closed for 2023 and will re-open in Spring 2024

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