The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) provides funding, technical assistance, and education to support Alberta municipalities in addressing climate change by reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.

The MCCAC is a partnership between the Government of Alberta, the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA), and Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA).

Our Programs

Alberta Municipal Solar Program

The Alberta Municipal Solar Program (AMSP) provides financial rebates to Alberta Municipalities who install grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on municipally owned facilities or land and complete public engagement for the project.

First-time Applicant Bonus Now Available! 

The program is currently accepting applications.

Community Generation Capacity Building Program

The Community Generation Capacity Building (CGCB) Program provides funding for work which builds capacity for Alberta municipalities to develop or participate in community generation projects.

Application intake is now closed.

Thank you to all participants for your overwhelming interest!

Electric Vehicles for Municipalities Program

The Electric Vehicles for Municipalities (EVM) Program provides financial rebates to Alberta Municipalities to conduct feasibility studies, purchase electric vehicles and charging stations to reduce emissions, save energy and reduce costs. 

The program is currently accepting applications.

Municipal Energy Manager Program

The Municipal Energy Manager (MEM) Program enables municipalities to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in their facilities and operations by receiving funding for the salary of a dedicated in-house Municipal Energy Manager. 

The program is currently accepting applications.

Municipal Community Generation Challenge

The Municipal Community Generation Challenge (MCGC) will provide funding and network formation assistance for Alberta Municipalities to install a community renewable energy generation facility. This program is offered in partnership with Alberta Innovates.

The program is currently accepting Network Partner Registrations.

Partners for Climate Protection Program  

We help 25 Alberta municipalities that have joined the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program operated by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and ICLEI Canada. MCCAC offers one-one-one consulting services, webinars, workshops, and other support to help members reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and make progress on the PCP Milestone Framework. 

This program works with current members and is accepting new members. 

Recreation Energy Conservation Program

The Recreation Energy Conservation (REC) Program provides financial rebates to Alberta Municipalities to upgrade recreation facilities, reduce emissions, save energy and costs by implementing energy efficiency retrofits. Rebates cover costs of retrofit lighting, upgrading HVAC systems, installing efficient motors and more. 

The program is currently accepting applications.

Solar for Schools Program

The Solar for Schools Program (SFS) provides financial rebates to Alberta Public School Authorities who install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on existing school facilities or land in their jurisdiction and complete a student education initiative as part of the project.

The program is currently accepting applications.