Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs)
Natural Resources Canada
A $4.5-billion program (total program budget)
A $4.5-billion program supporting renewable energy, grid modernization and storage, including an Indigenous-Led Clean Energy stream and a Utility Support stream, plus Critical Regional Priorities identified with provinces.
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Who qualifies
Utility Support Stream: projects led by a utility, system operator, or an entity that shows direct benefit to one; grid modernization deployment (TRL 8 or above, permanent installation in Canada) and utility pre-development projects. Indigenous-Led Clean Energy Stream: Indigenous-led renewable generation, storage and grid modernization projects, possibly pre-development, community readiness and regional energy planning; detailed criteria set in each call.
Good to know
- Funding: Program total, not per-project. Cost share not stated on page.
Evidence from the official page
- status“SREPs is not currently accepting proposals under this stream.” source ↗
- status“SREPs is not currently accepting proposals under this Stream.” source ↗
- amount“is a $4.5-billion program designed to support the deployment of grid modernization, energy storage and renewable energy technologies” source ↗
- eligibility“Projects under the USS must be led by a utility, system operator, or an entity that demonstrates that the project will directly benefit a utility” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-09 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.