Remote Area Heating Allowance
This program helps offset heating costs for Albertans living in remote locations without access to natural gas service. Established in 1980, it provides a rebate on eligible heating fuels to reduce the financial burden of staying warm in off-grid communities.
Eligible funding may include:
• Rebates for propane, heating oil, or other qualifying fuel types
• Cost relief for households located outside natural gas service areas
• Support for year-round residents in qualifying remote regions
This program ensures equitable heating support for rural and remote Albertans.
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Funding Amount
25% rebate on eligible fuel costs
Eligible Applicants
Reside in remote locations
Eligible Purposes
This funding stream helps reduce heating costs for households in areas without natural gas access. Eligible activities include:
• Rebates on propane, oil, or other approved heating fuels
• Assistance for primary residences in remote Alberta communities
• Fuel cost relief tied directly to seasonal heating use
Other rebates may be available if aligned with the program’s heating affordability objectives.
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