The DRC Difference
Deep Retrofit Capital brings a new approach to CEIP administration in Alberta -- privately funded, technology-driven, and designed to serve all property types across all jurisdictions.
Private Capital Model
DRC operates on a 100% private-capital funding model. All project financing comes from private investors -- not public funds, not municipal borrowing, and not taxpayer dollars.
What This Means for Your Municipality
- Zero public debt exposure -- no municipal borrowing required
- No impact on municipal credit rating or borrowing capacity
- No taxpayer risk -- repayment is a property-specific obligation
- Scalable -- capital supply grows with program demand
All Property Types
DRC is designated to administer CEIP across all property types in Alberta. This means your municipality can offer the program to every property owner, not just residential.
Residential
Maximum funding: $50,000
Application fee: $100
Commercial
Maximum funding: $1,000,000
Application fee: $500
Farm
Maximum funding: $300,000
Application fee: $200
Non-Designated Industrial
Maximum funding: $1,000,000
Application fee: $500
DRC's ministerial designation covers all four property types. The eligible improvements list and program parameters are configured per municipality.
Audit-Verified Performance
DRC requires professional energy audits before and after every project to verify that improvements deliver the predicted performance. This protects property owners, investors, and municipalities.
Pre-Project
ASHRAE Level 3 energy audit for commercial, farm, and industrial properties. Simplified energy assessment for residential. This establishes baseline performance and validates predicted improvements.
Post-Project
ASHRAE Level 2 energy audit conducted 1 year after project completion for commercial, farm, and industrial properties. Energy evaluation for residential. This verifies actual performance against predictions.
DRC's energy audit requirements are a private-capital de-risking policy, not a regulatory mandate. Alberta Regulation 212/2018, Section 7.3 permits the program administrator to define the scope of assessment requirements. DRC requires ASHRAE-standard audits to protect investor capital and ensure measurable energy performance outcomes.
Technology-Driven Administration
DRC is building a purpose-designed digital platform for CEIP administration, replacing manual processes with efficient, transparent, and auditable workflows.
Digital Application Portal
Property owners apply online with real-time status tracking, document upload, and automated verification checks.
Contractor Management
Integrated contractor qualification, project assignment, and performance monitoring through a dedicated portal.
Automated Reporting
Real-time dashboards and automated report generation for municipalities, the Government of Alberta, and program stakeholders.
Data Security
NIST-aligned cybersecurity framework, FOIP-compliant data handling, and enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure.
Province-Wide Coverage
DRC is committed to working with all Alberta municipalities interested in CEIP -- from major cities to smaller communities and rural counties. This is a condition of DRC's ministerial designation and a core part of our mission.
Every Municipality Matters
Whether your municipality has 500 residents or 500,000, DRC provides the same level of service. Our digital platform and scalable operations model mean that smaller communities receive the same professional administration as larger cities.
A Better Model for CEIP
Private capital. All property types. Verified performance. Modern technology. Province-wide service. Deep Retrofit Capital is building the next generation of CEIP administration for Alberta.