HAT Smart
HAT Smart offers incentives to help property owners and builders make environmental and energy-conscious upgrades when renovating existing residences or constructing new homes. Our programs make saving money and energy easy.
As of May 17, 2024, the Existing Homes incentive is fully subscribed and we are no longer taking requests for the queue. Thank you everyone who showed interest in this year's program.
Residential rebates
Rebates are available for residential electric and natural gas customers of the City of Medicine Hat. Incentives vary year by year as new technologies and funding sources are introduced. New incentives are released each year in January.
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All applications are subject to approval by HAT Smart. If your application is incomplete, illegible, or omits required documentation, it is disqualified and you will need to submit a new application before the deadline. Be sure to review the incentive details and Terms and Conditions before re-applying to ensure you qualify. |
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Application deadline | ||||||||||||||||
Application deadline is December 31, 2024. Rebate deadline is noon on January 9, 2025. |
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The HAT Smart program is funded through the Environmental Conservation Charge (ECC), which is levied against high consumption residential utility customers. The ECC is calculated monthly on:
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Frequently asked questions |
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Solar PV is now included in the Existing Homes and New Homes incentives.
*New* Water Conservation Incentive
Apply for rebates on home and yard upgrades that reduce water consumption.
Find incentives for insulation, windows and doors, tankless water heaters, heat- and energy-recovery ventilators and Solar PV.
Funding status | as of 2024-10-10 |
Reserved funds | 142% |
Funds paid | $138,630 |
The New Homes Incentive Program encourages the construction of more energy efficient homes, including Solar PV installations.
Funding status | as of 2024-10-10 |
Reserved funds | 101% |
Funds paid | $8,080 |
Use this rebate to learn how your home uses energy and what improvements can be made to increase energy efficiency.
Funding status | as of 2024-10-10 |
Total rebates paid | $22,400 |
Customers can win up to $200 back on the purchase of smaller energy efficient items with Scratch & Win.
Funding status | as of 2024-10-10 |
2024 Total rebates paid | $24,595 |
Scholarships and awards
HAT Smart supports students in efforts related to environmental initiatives and energy conservation.
HAT Smart Scholarship |
Each year, the HAT Smart program sponsors a scholarship for a Medicine Hat College student. The HAT Smart Scholarship is provided to local students pursuing careers in the sciences, in a field related to HAT Smart's goals of energy awareness, energy efficiency, and sustainable energy. Applicants must meet the following requirements to qualify for the HAT Smart Scholarship:
How to applyThe HAT Smart Scholarship is awarded to an applicant who fills out the general Medicine Hat College scholarship application form. |
Regional Science Fair Awards |
The HAT Smart program sponsors the awards at the Southeast Alberta Kiwanis Science Fair at the Medicine Hat College each year. The awards are presented to students with the best project in one of four categories:
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Rebate history
Since 2008, the HAT Smart program has awarded more than 16,500 rebates worth more than $5.8 million, $11,225 in sponsorship and awards, and has supported various large-scale projects throughout the community. An overview of incentives offered through past program is outlined below.
2008 - 2023 |
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Awards for the HAT Smart ProgramHAT Smart's environmental initiatives have garnered numerous awards since its inception, including the Provincial Emerald Award and the FCM Sustainable Community Award.
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Partners in environmental sustainability
The City of Medicine Hat recognizes that our most important partners in protecting the environment are the residents and businesses of Medicine Hat. We acknowledge and appreciate your role and your contributions to the continuing efforts towards environmental sustainability.
Get involved |
There are many opportunities to play an active role in protecting our limited natural resources. Whether you're reducing home energy usage with the Self-Audit Toolkit, following a yard waste management program, taking part in recycling or reducing your water usage, there are many ways to get involved. A simple way to stay aware of your impact is to track your consumption. Access your current and previous consumption data on an hourly, weekly or monthly basis on eUtility. It even shows you how weather influences electric and gas use. Connecting with the publicCity staff members visit civic groups, schools, and businesses to conduct activities and give presentations as well as attend trades shows to help encourage residents to conserve energy resources, reduce waste, and protect our water quality. For more information, or to request presentations or tours of local facilities, please contact Customer Service. |
More environmental support and funding
Home and property improvements that conserve energy or improve the environment benefit us all. Check out some of the following sources of funding to see if they fit your project.