Natural Resources Canada · Contribution program
Smart Grid Deployment Program
The objective is to support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from Canada's energy sector through a set of deployment programs which allow for a smarter grid systems, deployment of emerging renewable electricity projects, and deployment of renewable energy to reduce the reliance of diesel generated heat and power in rural and remote communities.
- Total value
- $154M
- Agreements
- 37
- Oct 2018 to Feb 2021
- Median agreement
- $2.6M
- Typical range
- $1.4M–$7.4M
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
See every record for this program on the government’s search. How to apply: look up the program on Natural Resources Canada’s website.
Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Puc Distribution Inc. | 5 | $48.1M |
| Hydro-Québec | 4 | $23M |
| Epcor Utilities Inc. | 2 | $21.4M |
| Saskatchewan Power Corporation | 3 | $17.9M |
| New Brunswick Power Corporation | 4 | $15.4M |
| Equs Rea Ltd. | 3 | $7.3M |
| London Hydro Inc. | 2 | $5.2M |
| PEI Energy Corporation | 1 | $4.4M |
| Bracebridge Generation Ltd. | 2 | $3.8M |
| The Power Commission of the City of Saint John | 2 | $2.8M |
| Nova Scotia Power Incorporated | 1 | $2.6M |
| City of Lethbridge | 3 | $1.2M |
| Fortisalberta Inc. | 1 | $495K |
| Lakefront Utilities Inc | 2 | $301K |
| Atco Power (2010) Ltd. | 1 | $100K |
| Entegrus Powerlines Inc. | 1 | $75K |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 16 | $88.9M |
| 2019 | 19 | $62M |
| 2020 | 1 | $2.6M |
| 2021 | 1 | $495K |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 12 | $57.5M |
| Alberta | 10 | $30.5M |
| Quebec | 4 | $23M |
| New Brunswick | 7 | $20.8M |
| Saskatchewan | 3 | $17.9M |
| Prince Edward Island | 1 | $4.4M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 15 | $81.2M |
| Other organizations | 16 | $53.7M |
| Government | 6 | $19.1M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Fortisalberta Inc. | ForstisAlberta Waterton Energy Storage ProjectContribution | $495,000 |
| Jan 2020 | Nova Scotia Power Incorporated | COLLABORATIVE GRID INNOVATION FOR ATLANTIC SMART ENERGY COMMUNITIESContribution | $2,611,000 |
| Sep 2019 | PEI Energy Corporation | Advanced Compressed Air energy Storage (A-CAES)Contribution | $4,373,250 |
| Aug 2019 | Atco Power (2010) Ltd. | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Mar 2019 | London Hydro Inc. | Contribution | $2,584,000 |
| Mar 2019 | London Hydro Inc. | Contribution | $2,584,000 |
| Mar 2019 | Hydro-Québec | Contribution | $7,428,747 |
| Mar 2019 | Hydro-Québec | Contribution | $3,184,000 |
| Mar 2019 | Hydro-Québec | Contribution | $1,384,000 |
| Mar 2019 | Hydro-Québec | Contribution | $11,000,000 |
| Mar 2019 | Bracebridge Generation Ltd. | Contribution | $2,087,249 |
| Mar 2019 | Bracebridge Generation Ltd. | Contribution | $1,754,944 |
| Mar 2019 | New Brunswick Power Corporation | Contribution | $3,195,000 |
| Mar 2019 | New Brunswick Power Corporation | Contribution | $3,195,000 |
| Mar 2019 | New Brunswick Power Corporation | Contribution | $3,195,000 |
| Mar 2019 | New Brunswick Power Corporation | Contribution | $5,806,000 |
| Feb 2019 | Equs Rea Ltd. | Contribution | $2,477,386 |
| Feb 2019 | Equs Rea Ltd. | Canada's 1st Member-Owned Smart Grid ProjectContribution | $2,555,951 |
| Feb 2019 | Equs Rea Ltd. | Contribution | $2,261,363 |
| Jan 2019 | The Power Commission of the City of Saint John | Contribution | $1,720,995 |
| Jan 2019 | The Power Commission of the City of Saint John | Contribution | $1,127,000 |
| Dec 2018 | Entegrus Powerlines Inc. | Contribution | $75,343 |
| Dec 2018 | Puc Distribution Inc. | Contribution | $7,658,222 |
| Dec 2018 | Puc Distribution Inc. | Contribution | $7,355,438 |
| Dec 2018 | Puc Distribution Inc. | Contribution | $10,626,500 |