CEIP upgrades, delivered accountably
Alberta's Clean Energy Improvement Program helps property owners finance energy efficiency and renewable upgrades. ProQual helps commercial owners in Edmonton plan, document and build that work.
What CEIP is
CEIP is a financing program for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades, administered by Alberta Municipalities in participating municipalities.
According to the official program, eligible commercial projects may be able to finance up to 100% of eligible costs, with repayment through the property tax bill. Financing is tied to the property rather than the owner, and some upgrades may have terms of up to 20 years.
CEIP is financing to be repaid, not a grant. Eligibility, availability, rates and terms vary by municipality and project, and approval is not guaranteed. Always confirm current details with the program.
How ProQual supports a CEIP project
ProQual joined the early Edmonton commercial pilot. We work alongside owners from first conversation to final report.
Scope
Help defining which upgrades make sense for the building and how the work fits together.
Documentation
Organized project information to support the program's application and reporting steps.
Trade coordination
Scheduling and coordinating the trades involved, with daily communication to the owner.
Delivery
Managing construction of the approved upgrades with attention to safety and quality.
Final reporting
Completing the closing documentation needed once the work is finished.
Upgrades that may be eligible
All upgrades are subject to program approval and current eligibility rules.
HVAC
Heating, ventilation and cooling equipment upgrades.
Insulation
Improvements to the building envelope's thermal performance.
Windows and doors
Replacement units and frames with better performance.
Solar
Renewable energy systems on suitable properties.
Window replacement on 118 Avenue
For a commercial building on 118 Avenue in East Edmonton, ProQual replaced the windows and frames with custom triple-pane units developed with Proguard after nearly a year of research and development.
The new units were designed for improved thermal performance and greater impact resistance compared with the previous windows.
90%
of the published project's cost was financed through CEIP.
This is a historical case, not a guarantee. Financing for any other project depends on the program's current rules and approval.
Unit build-up
- 01External polycarbonate safety glazing
- 02Tempered glass layer
- 03Tempered glass layer
- 04New frames, replaced with the glazing
Check the program first
Good to know
- CEIP is only available in participating municipalities.
- It is financing that is repaid, not free money or a grant.
- Eligibility, rates and terms vary and can change.
- Program approval is required and is not guaranteed.
Considering a CEIP upgrade?
Tell us about the building and the upgrade you have in mind. We will talk through scope and next steps.