Overview
The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) is a collaborative initiative founded in 2009 by Alberta Municipalities, Rural Municipalities of Alberta, and the Government of Alberta. Its mission is to help Alberta municipalities, school authorities, and community organizations take action to address climate change by providing funding, technical assistance, and education. The MCCAC offers various programs aimed at lowering energy costs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving climate resilience.
Key Programs
Climate Resilience Capacity Building Program
Provides funding to municipalities and Indigenous communities to understand climate change impacts, develop resilience plans, and implement specific actions. It has three funding streams for planning, strategies, and initiatives, and Indigenous climate resilience projects.
Alberta Municipal Solar Program: Offers financial rebates to Alberta municipalities that install grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on municipally owned facilities or land, with public engagement for the projects.
Community Generation Capacity Building Program
Funds projects that focus on the pre-development of community generation projects through partnerships and tools, encouraging renewable or alternative energy generation.
Electric Vehicle Charging Programs
Supports Alberta municipalities in installing electric vehicle charging stations for public and/or fleet use, with rebates available.
Municipal Community Generation Program
Provides funding for municipalities to develop low-carbon community-scale electricity generation projects using renewable and alternative energy sources.
Recreation Energy Conservation Program
Offers grants to municipalities and community organizations for purchasing and installing energy-saving equipment in recreation facilities.
Solar for Schools Program
Provides funding to public school authorities for installing solar photovoltaic systems.
Please note that some of the programs may not be currently taking applications or have specific intake periods, so interested parties should check the MCCAC website or contact them directly for the latest information.
