The Complete Guide to CEIP Financing for Exterior Envelope Retrofits
Finance your exterior continuous insulation, vapor barriers, and new siding with $0 down through your Alberta municipal property tax bill.
The Multi-Measure Siding Advantage & The Power of R-18+ Continuous Envelope Sealing
Beyond lower utility bills: how wrapping your home in R-18+ continuous exterior insulation and commercial-grade air sealing transforms comfort, acoustics, and structural longevity.
How CEIP Covers Your Exterior Siding Installation
Under CEIP program guidelines, homeowners cannot finance exterior siding alone as a standalone energy measure. However, when siding installation is combined with an eligible primary energy upgrade—specifically continuous exterior insulation and air-sealing WRB membranes—the siding work required to complete the building envelope becomes eligible for financing under the program’s multi-measure allowance rules.
Why We Specialize in Minimum
R-18 Continuous Thermal Barriers
Traditional home construction relies on insulation stuffed between wood studs. This leaves wood framing exposed as “thermal bridges”—unprotected pathways where cold penetrates in winter and heat forces its way in during summer.
By installing a continuous, unbroken minimum R-18 exterior insulation layer over high-performance Weather Resistive Barriers (WRBs), Sealed Right eliminates thermal bridging completely. Shifting your thermal boundary to the outside of your structural framing delivers profound everyday living benefits:
True Thermal Balance
(No Cold Wall Surfaces):
An unbroken R-18+ exterior shield stops the convective stack effect. Room-to-room temperatures equalize, interior draft points vanish, and exterior walls stay warm to the touch even during peak winter freezes.
Commercial-Grade
Acoustic Dampening
Heavy continuous insulation boards combined with sealed membrane WRBs act as a massive sound barrier. Traffic, neighborhood noise, and winter winds are dampened, creating a quiet interior environment.
Eliminating Drafts,
Dust, and Allergens
Air leaking into a home pulls dust and outdoor pollutants through dusty wall cavities. Establishing an airtight, continuous exterior boundary stops uncontrolled air infiltration, stabilizing indoor air quality and helping mechanical systems run cleaner.
Structural Wall & Moisture Protection
In Alberta's extreme freeze-thaw cycles, indoor moisture can migrate into exterior walls and condense against cold sheathing. An R-18+ continuous exterior barrier keeps structural framing warm and dry year-round, protecting your home against hidden moisture damage and frame decay.
Future-Proofing for Modern HVAC & Heat Pumps
An airtight, highly insulated envelope drastically lowers your home's overall heating and cooling load. This allows future mechanical systems—like high-efficiency heat pumps—to be sized smaller, operate at peak performance, and cost less to run.
The 8-Step CEIP Application & Installation Process
Beyond lower utility bills: how wrapping your home in R-18+ continuous exterior insulation and commercial-grade air sealing transforms comfort, acoustics, and structural longevity.
01
Pre-Qualification
Apply online through your local municipality (Edmonton, St. Albert, etc.) to confirm property tax account standing.
02
EnerGuide Home
Energy Assessment
Book a pre-installation EnerGuide evaluation with a certified Energy Advisor.
03
Sealed Right
Technical Quote
We inspect your exterior walls and issue a detailed proposal specifying WRB materials, continuous insulation thickness, and siding options.
04
Project Application Submission
Submit the Sealed Right estimate to the CEIP portal for project approval.
05
Clean Energy Improvement Agreement (CEIA)
Sign the financing agreement with your municipality securing your low fixed rate.
06
Precision Installation
Sealed Right executes your WRB membrane, continuous exterior insulation, rainscreen channels, and James Hardie or metal siding.
07
Post-Installation
EnerGuide Audit
The Energy Advisor performs the final blower door test and verifies energy efficiency improvements.
08
Funding Disbursement
& Tax Billing
CEIP pays Sealed Right directly. Repayments begin on your regular municipal property tax notice.
Check Your Municipal Eligibility & Apply
Start your CEIP journey through the official Alberta Municipalities residential application portal.