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Alberta Opens $100 Energy Rebate Portal

The one-time payment replaces a legislated fuel tax cut, offering broader short-term relief to about 3.4 million residents.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, speaking at a press conference in Calgary on Thursday afternoon, said Albertans have until Sept. 30 to sign up for the $100 affordability relief cheques.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, right, announces a new affordability measure in Calgary, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith put on Team Canada jerseys for a photo during the Western Premier's Conference in Kananaskis, Alberta on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, right, walks past antique gas pumps to announce a new affordability measure in Calgary, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Overview

  • The secure online application portal launched on Wednesday, July 1 and will accept applications through Sept. 30, with eligible applicants receiving payments by Interac e-transfer within 14 days of applying.
  • To qualify applicants must be 18 or older, have a verified Alberta.ca account, have filed a 2025 tax return, and report household income of $225,000 or less.
  • People on the Alberta Seniors Benefit, AISH, ADAP or Income Support as of July 1 are being automatically enrolled and do not need to apply.
  • The government changed fuel tax relief rules to allow the rebate to replace a legislated 13-cent-per-litre fuel tax cut and says the $100 payment gives the average Albertan about 50% more savings than three months of the tax cut.
  • High website traffic at launch caused sign-in and bank verification problems that officials say are fixed, and more than 106,000 residents applied in the first 24 hours while the province advises those without e-transfer access to arrange it with their bank or seek in-person help.