Apply now for funding under the Alberta Municipal Solar Program

The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) is pleased to announce an extension of funding and updates to the Alberta Municipal Solar Program (AMSP). Thanks to additional funding from the Government of Alberta, municipalities who have not yet had a chance to participate in this exciting program can still apply.

Highlights of the updated AMSP:

• The maximum eligible rebate per project has increased from 25 per cent to 30 per cent of eligible expenses.
• A first-time applicant bonus rebate of $0.25/watt is available to municipalities that have not previously participated in the AMSP for their first project.
• AMSP funding is available on a first, come, first serve basis and municipalities are eligible to submit multiple applications.

Note: any municipality that has already received an incentive through the AMSP for a completed project or has signed an AMSP Implementation Funding Agreement for a project under construction is not eligible for the first-time applicant bonus.

Visit the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) website for more information on the AMSP and updated program terms and conditions.

About AMSP

The AMSP provides funding to Alberta municipalities that install grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on municipally-owned facilities or land and complete public engagement for the project. Solar PV is a technology that converts sunlight into direct current electricity by using semiconductors. This technology allows adopters to independently generate clean renewable energy and reduce the costs on their electricity bills.

The popular program launched in 2016 and was approaching full subscription of its original $5 million grant. To date, the AMSP has supported 60 projects in 28 municipalities across the province, which combined will support 83 jobs and reduce more than 102,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions during their lifecycles.

Photo: Town of Canmore Waste Management Centre's recent 78.54kW AMSP Project. Photo credit: Town of Canmore