Product and equipment requirements for each CEIP improvement category
DRC administers CEIP financing for several categories of eligible improvements across all property types in Alberta. Each category requires specific products, equipment, and materials that meet defined performance standards.
As a registered supplier, your products and services are matched to active CEIP projects through the DRC contractor network. The specifications below outline the types of products and performance criteria relevant to each category.
Upgrades to doors, windows, insulation, and air sealing that improve the thermal performance and airtightness of the building shell.
Specification Notes
Products must meet or exceed National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) requirements. R-values, U-factors, and air leakage rates will be validated against project energy models.
High-efficiency heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and water heating equipment that reduces energy consumption.
Specification Notes
Equipment must be rated by AHRI, ENERGY STAR, or equivalent certification body. COP, SEER, and HSPF ratings will be verified against manufacturer specifications.
LED retrofits and lighting controls that reduce electricity consumption while maintaining or improving light quality.
Specification Notes
Lighting products must meet DLC (DesignLights Consortium) or ENERGY STAR certification. Lumens per watt, colour temperature, and CRI must be documented.
On-site renewable energy generation systems including solar photovoltaic arrays, solar thermal collectors, and other renewable technologies.
Specification Notes
PV modules must be UL/CSA certified with published efficiency ratings. Inverters must comply with CSA C22.2 and IEEE 1547. Systems must meet Alberta micro-generation regulations.
Building automation and control systems that optimize energy use through monitoring, scheduling, and load management.
Specification Notes
Systems must support open protocols (BACnet, Modbus, or equivalent) for integration. Energy monitoring must provide granular data for post-project verification.
Variable frequency drives and high-efficiency motors that reduce electricity consumption in commercial and industrial applications.
Specification Notes
Motors must meet or exceed CSA C390 premium efficiency levels. VFDs must be compatible with existing motor systems and include harmonic mitigation where required.
Energy-efficient commercial kitchen ventilation and equipment upgrades that reduce energy consumption in food service operations.
Specification Notes
DCKV equipment must be installed in a dedicated commercial kitchen with an exhaust hood or rooftop unit. Equipment must demonstrate energy reduction compared to constant-volume ventilation.
All products supplied for CEIP projects must meet applicable Canadian standards and carry appropriate certifications. DRC verifies product performance as part of the post-project energy audit process.
Key certification bodies include ENERGY STAR, DesignLights Consortium (DLC), AHRI, CSA, UL, and WaterSense. Products carrying these certifications receive streamlined approval within the DRC qualification process.
Suppliers are expected to provide technical data sheets, warranty documentation, and performance specifications for all products used in CEIP-financed projects.
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