The Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative (DRAI) provides funding to organizations and projects that facilitate the development of deep retrofits in commercial, institutional, and mid- or high-rise multi-unit residential buildings in Canada.
Background
In March 2022, the Government of Canada released its 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) – the first under the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act. This road map outlines a sector-by-sector path for Canada to reach its emissions reduction target of 40 to 45 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050.
In order to meet its climate targets, the Government of Canada must increase the depth and rate of building retrofits. Retrofits, especially deep retrofits, are complex projects with many moving parts – from project pre-development to financing and project implementation – and involve many players. This complexity generates barriers to the development of deep retrofit projects across Canada.
The objectives of the program are to:
- build capacity for, and address barriers to, deep retrofit project development and implementation;
- facilitate the development of deep retrofit projects in Canada;
- contribute to transforming the buildings sector in support of the Government of Canada’s climate goals.
Funding opportunities
Approximately $185.5 million is available until March 31, 2027, and covers two streams.
Stream 1: support for deep retrofit accelerator organizations
Closed
Through this call for applications, the Government of Canada provides financial support for organizations (i.e. “retrofit accelerators”) in their work to convene and coordinate retrofit actors, support building owners through the deep retrofit process, and drive market transformation in a given region or market segment.
Stream 2: support for deep retrofit capacity building activities
Closed
Through this call for applications, the Government of Canada is funding capacity building projects that reduce barriers to deep retrofits and support deep retrofit market transformation.
Contact us
If you have questions or comments about the program please email drai-iarm@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.