Banff Deep Retrofit Program
Run by Town of Banff · Also called DRP
The Banff Deep Retrofit Program pays homeowners and landlords up to $20,000 for insulation, air sealing, high-efficiency heating and more in Banff, Alberta. You need an energy assessment before any work starts.
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$20,000
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At a glance
| Maximum amount | $20,000 CAD (2026)Up to $20,000 ($125–$250 per GJ saved) |
|---|---|
| Funding type | Rebate |
| Status | Open |
| Who can apply | Homeowners, Landlords |
| Energy assessment required | Yes, before you start |
| Income-tested | No |
| Deadline | No end date published |
| Where | Banff, Alberta |
| Level | Municipal |
| Run by | Town of Banff |
| Official page | banff.ca/1354/Deep-Retrofit-Program |
| Last verified | |
| Verified by | Rebate Researcher, RebateHub |
| Confidence | HighEvery figure matches the official program pages. |
Banff Deep Retrofit Program. RebateHub.ca, https://rebatehub.ca/rebates/ab-banff-deep-retrofit-program#key-facts. Last verified October 12, 2026. Official source: https://banff.ca/1354/Deep-Retrofit-Program
What you can get
| Upgrade | What you get | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-home energy savings, up to typical new-home rating$125 per GJ of annual energy savingsSavings measured by pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations. | $125 per GJ of annual energy savings | Varies |
| Whole-home energy savings beyond typical new-home rating (bonus)$250 per GJ of annual energy savingsCombined rebate of up to $20,000, per the Town's CEIP page. | $250 per GJ of annual energy savings | Varies |
How it works
The Town of Banff's Deep Retrofit Program pays for energy savings rather than for specific products. An EnerGuide evaluation before and after the work measures how many gigajoules (GJ) a year your home saves. The Town pays $125 per GJ of savings up to the rating of a typical new home of the same size and type, and $250 per GJ for any savings beyond that.
To qualify, the project has to close at least half the gap between your home's current rating and a typical new home, and at least half of the improvement must come from the building envelope, such as insulation, windows and doors. Homes generally need to be more than 20 years old and occupied year-round. Rental and staff housing can qualify.
The program launched with Banff's Clean Energy Improvement Program in March 2025. If you finance through CEIP you are considered for the rebate automatically and it reduces your loan balance. You can also apply for the rebate on its own.
Who qualifies
- Detached, duplex, row house, townhome or low-rise multi-unit residential building (under 3 storeys, footprint 600 m² or less) in Banff.
- The building is more than 20 years old (the Town may relax this) and occupied 12 months of the year.
- Municipal tax and utility accounts are in good standing.
- The retrofit closes at least 50% of the gap to a typical new home, with at least half of the improvement from the building envelope.
- Town approval is required before work starts. Work done before approval doesn't qualify.
How to apply
Step 1: Get a pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation from an NRCan-registered energy advisor (typically $500 to $700).
Step 2: Apply online with your Homeowner Information Sheet and Renovation Upgrade Report. The Town sends an estimated rebate.
Step 3: After approval, get permits and complete the upgrades.
Step 4: Book a post-retrofit evaluation with the same service organization and email the reports and invoices to rebates@banff.ca.
Step 5: The Town calculates the final rebate and mails a cheque. CEIP borrowers apply through CEIP instead, and the rebate is applied to the loan.
Get quotes from Alberta installers
Free, no obligation. We pass your request to up to 3 independent installers who serve your area and, where a program requires it, are registered with it.
- 1. Your project
- 2. Your contact details
- Installers checked against your program’s contractor list, where it has one
- Installers pay us, never you
- Sent to up to 3 installers who serve your area. We don't sell or rent lists.
Book an energy assessment
Many rebates need an EnerGuide assessment before any work starts. We'll pass your request to up to 2 energy advisors who serve your area. Free to ask, no obligation; the advisor quotes their fee, and some programs rebate part of it.
- 1. Your project
- 2. Your contact details
- Book it before you sign any contract. Work done before the assessment can disqualify you.
- Energy advisors pay us, never you
- Sent to up to 2 installers who serve your area. We don't sell or rent lists.
Stacks with DRP
The program says these can be combined with it for the same home. Check each one’s rules for the same upgrade before you count on both.
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