Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI) Program

In the fall of 2024, the provincial government, in collaboration with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), announced a $50 million investment in a new energy management initiative. Known as the Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI) program, this initiative is led by Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) and aims to help Canadian businesses improve energy efficiency while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

“Supporting Canadian industry with their energy efficiency targets is a critical path towards meeting Canada’s net-zero targets and improving competitiveness in a growing global economy.”

— The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
Government of Canada

From October 2024 until March 2027, ERA’s SEMI program is offering $50 million in grants on a first come, first serve basis to cover up to $1 million or up to 50% of eligible project costs. Several types of funding are available to eligible Canadian facilities:

• • 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.

The SEMI program is designed to reduce energy costs, grow organizational skills, build capacity, and help cover the cost of capital retrofits for key industries. Businesses operating within the following industrial sectors (as defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code) are eligible to apply for the program’s incentive benefits:

• • 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

For more information about the Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI) program, visit the Emission Reduction Alberta (ERA) website at https://www.eralberta.ca/semi/.

At Rocky Mountain Solar Co, we’re committed to global sustainability efforts and want to celebrate this step towards Canada’s future. To learn more about how we can help your business take advantage of the SEMI program, reach out to our team of experts today!