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MCCAC Community Energy Conservation Program for Alberta Municipalities

October 9, 2025

Work with municipal partners to get energy-efficiency projects off the ground.

The Community Energy Conservation program, administered by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC), provides up to $500,000 through this program to support energy audits or retrofits in a variety of municipally owned facilities. Become their favourite contractor by inviting them to learn more online or submit an Expression of Interest.

Expression of interest: CEC Expression of Interest Form | MCCAC Program page: Community Energy Conservation Program | MCCAC

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