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Save on Energy Business Training & Funding Programs
Independent Electricity System Operator
Access Information, guidelines and funding programs that help businesses improve energy efficiency, including funding for retrofits and equipment purchases.
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Enbridge Incentives & Conservation Programs
Enbridge
Access information on funding programs and advisory services, including energy efficiency assessments, to improve your energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
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Green Freight Assessment Program
Natural Resources Canada
The Green Freight Assessment Program provides funding to help companies lower fuel costs and emissions by supporting decision-making and investments in fleet energy assessments, retrofits and fuel switching. Includes two funded program streams:
1. Assessment Projects: Receive up to $10,000 for a third party fleet energy assessment and obtain tailored recommendations.
2. Implementation Projects: Up to $100,000 to support retrofits of equipment or purchase of lower-carbon vehicles
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| Name | Funder | Funding | Description | Website | |||
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| Net Zero Accelerator | Strategic Innovation Fund, Government of Canada | Up to 50 percent of project costs | The Net Zero Accelerator program is tailored to for-profit companies incorporated in Canada or networks of academic institutions, non-profit organizations and the private sector working on projects that will advance Canada's commitment towards net zero emissions by 2050 through; the decarbonisation of large GHG emitters; the development of clean technologies and industrial transformation; and the development of a Canadian batteries ecosystem. | Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds, Funding for Large Scale or Community-wide Projects, Solutions & Funding for Business Sustainability Challenges | GHG Reductions, Zero Emission Vehicles & Infrastructure | https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/125.nsf/eng/00039.html | |
| Save-on-Energy: Small Business Lighting Program | Independent Electricity System Operator | Up to $2,000 | The Save-on-Energy: Small Business Lighting Program provides turn-key assessment and installation of energy efficient lighting and lighting controls. | Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds | Energy Efficiency & Conservation | Small or Medium Enterprises | https://saveonenergy.ca/en/For-Your-Small-Business/Programs-and-Incentives/Lighting |
| Save-on-Energy: Retrofit Program | Independent Electricity System Operator | Pre-defined based on energy savings associated with project | The Save-on-Energy: Retrofit Program offers financial incentives for equipment upgrades that reduce facility electricity consumption, including lighting, HVAC equipment and controls, variable frequency drives and more. Project must be worth a minimum incentive of $500 and must be pre-approved to be eligible. | Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds | Energy Efficiency & Conservation | https://saveonenergy.ca//en/For-Business-and-Industry/Programs-and-incentives/Retrofit-Program | |
| Save-on-Energy: Small & Medium Enterprise Energy Manager Program | Independent Electricity System Operator | 75 percent of the cost of Energy Manager salary and benefits, to a maximum of $80,000 and 75 percent of the cost, up to $5,000 per building energy assessment. | The Save-on-Energy: Small & Medium Enterprise Energy Manager Program provides funding for Small and Medium Enterprises to hire energy managers to identify and adopt energy-efficiency opportunities in their business. | Funding for System Audits Management & Training | Energy Efficiency & Conservation | Small or Medium Enterprises | https://saveonenergy.ca/en/For-Your-Small-Business/Programs-and-Incentives/Energy-Manager-program-for-SMEs |
| Save-on-Energy: Large Enterprise Energy Manager Program | Independent Electricity System Operator | Upfront payment of up to $20,000 for hiring energy manager and up to a maximum of $150,000 in total | The Save-on-Energy: Large Enterprise Energy Manager Program provides funding for Large Enterprises to hire energy managers to identify and adopt energy-efficiency opportunities in their business. | Funding for System Audits Management & Training | Energy Efficiency & Conservation | Large Enterprises or Energy Consumers | https://saveonenergy.ca/en/For-Business-and-Industry/Programs-and-incentives/Energy-Manager-Program |
| Save-on-Energy: Food Service Distributor Discount Program | Independent Electricity System Operator | Up to $1,000 off eligible equipment purchases | The Save-on-Energy: Food Service Distributor Discount Program provides funding to commercial businesses that purchase eligible energy-efficient foodservice equipment from participating distributors/dealers for installation in their business. | Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds | Energy Efficiency & Conservation | https://saveonenergy.ca/For-Business-and-Industry/Programs-and-incentives/Foodservice-Distributor-Discount-Program | |
| Save-on-Energy: Energy Management Training | Independent Electricity System Operator, Enbridge | Up to 50 percent of training costs | The Save-on-Energy: Energy Management Training program provides funding for participation in energy management training courses and certification opportunities | Funding for System Audits Management & Training | Energy Efficiency & Conservation | https://saveonenergy.ca/For-Business-and-Industry/Training-and-support | |
| Enbridge: Equipment Upgrades | Enbridge | Funding amount is specific to equipment upgrade | The Enbridge: Equipment Upgrades program provides a range of funded programs and incentives to help offset the cost of upgrading to energy-efficient equipment, including but not limited to boilers and ventilation systems. | Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds | Energy Efficiency & Conservation | https://www.enbridgegas.com/business-industrial/incentives-conservation/programs-and-incentives/equipment-upgrades | |
| Enbridge: New Construction | Enbridge | Funding amount is specific to program and project | The Enbridge: New Construction program offers design expertise, energy modelling and financial incentives for building better than the Ontario Building Code | Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds | Energy Efficiency & Conservation | https://www.enbridgegas.com/business-industrial/incentives-conservation/programs-and-incentives/new-construction | |
| Enbridge: Retrofits & Custom Projects | Enbridge | Up to 50 percent of project costs | The Enbridge: Retrofits & Custom Projects program provides funding to support retrofits and custom projects, including but not limited to water heating systems, heat recovery, building and process controls, and air balance. | Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds | Energy Efficiency & Conservation | https://www.enbridgegas.com/business-industrial/incentives-conservation/programs-and-incentives/retrofits-custom-projects | |
| Enbridge: Energy Audits & Assessments | Enbridge | Funding amount is specific to program and project | The Enbridge: Energy Audits & Assessments program provides funding to help cover the cost of identifying and measuring energy-saving opportunities in your building or facility | Funding for System Audits Management & Training | Energy Efficiency & Conservation | https://www.enbridgegas.com/business-industrial/incentives-conservation/programs-and-incentives/audits-studies-assessments | |
| Energy Efficiency for Industry Financial Assistance | Natural Resources Canada | Up to 50 percent of eligible costs, to a maximum of $40,000 per facility | The Energy Efficiency for Industry Financial Assistance program is available for industrial companies that are implementing energy management projects, including CAN/CSA-ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems Standards, Energy Management Information System (EMIS) projects and Process Integration and Computational Fluid Dynamics studies. Eligible facilities are those engaged in energy consuming processes that involve the physical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products. | Funding for System Audits Management & Training | Energy Efficiency & Conservation | https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/energy-efficiency-industry/financial-assistance-energy-efficiency-projects/20413 | |
| Canadian Renewable & Conservation Expenses | Natural Resources Canada | Accelerated capital cost allowance provided | The Canadian Renewable & Conservation Expenses program provides business income tax incentives for project capital costs. Intended for projects that produce energy by using renewable energy sources or fuels from waste, or conserve energy by using fuel more efficiently. | Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds | Energy Efficiency & Conservation, Renewable Energy Generation & Infrastructure | https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/funding-grants-incentives/tax-savings-industry/5147 | |
| Emissions Reduction Fund | Natural Resources Canada | Up to $50 million with five year payback | The Emissions Reduction Fund provides funding to help onshore and offshore oil and gas companies invest in green solutions to reduce GHGs and retain jobs in the sector. | Funding for Large Scale or Community-wide Projects, Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds | GHG Reductions | https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/current-funding-opportunities/emissions-reduction-fund/22781 | |
| Low Carbon Economy Fund | Government of Canada | $1-50 million per project | The Low Carbon Economy Fund is available for market-ready technologies that result in reductions in GHG emissions in 2030 and over the lifetime of the project. These reductions must be; to sources of emissions controlled by the applicant or project partner (direct) and/or to grid electricity emissions (acquired); beyond what is required by existing regulations, standards, or codes and ongoing work by project proponents (incremental); directly and immediately the result of activities funded by the program. Research, development, and demonstration projects are ineligible. Currently closed for applications, please check back at a later date. | Funding for Large Scale or Community-wide Projects, Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds, | GHG Reductions | https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/low-carbon-economy-fund/challenge.html | |
| Federal Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles | Government of Canada | Up to $5,000 or 100 percent write off for business | The Federal Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles program offers point-of-sale incentives for consumers who buy or lease a ZEV vehicle. Alternatively, businesses may choose the option of a 100 percent write-off of eligible vehicle purchase. Either point of sale or write-off can be chosen, not both. | Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds | Zero Emission Vehicles & Infrastructure | https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/innovative-technologies/zero-emission-vehicles | |
| Commercial Building Retrofits Initiative | Canada Infrastructure Bank | Minimum of $25 million per project | The Commercial Building Retrofits Initiative provides financing for decarbonization retrofits in privately owned commercial, industrial and multi-unit residential buildings in Canada. Must consist of an investment opportunity for the Canada Infrastructure Bank of a minimum of $25?million. Open to two kinds of applicants:   1. Building owners seeking financing to retrofit one or more of their buildings   2. Third-party retrofits aggregators, including: Existing Energy Service Companies (ESCO) that form a dedicated Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV; Super ESCO models that are SPVs functioning as an intermediary between building owners and multiple ESCO providers; new entrants to the energy services market that have capabilities and capacity to either work on buildings or invest in retrofit projects; C-PACE program administrators. | Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds, Funding for Large Scale or Community-wide Projects, | GHG Reductions, Energy Efficiency & Conservation | https://cib-bic.ca/en/sectors/green-infrastructure/ | |
| Green Freight Assessment Program | Natural Resources Canada | Up to $100,000 | The Green Freight Assessment Program helps companies lower fuel costs and emissions by supporting decision-making and investments in fleet energy assessments, retrofits and fuel switching. Includes two funded program streams: - Assessment Projects: Receive up to $10,000 for a third party fleet energy assessment and obtain tailored recommendations. - Implementation Projects: Up to $100,000 to support retrofits of equipment or purchase of lower-carbon vehicles | Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds, Funding for System Audits Management & Training | Zero Emission Vehicles & Infrastructure | https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/transportation-alternative-fuels/greening-freight-programs/green-freight-assessment-program/20893#A1 | |
| SmartDriver Training Series | Natural Resources Canada | Free Education & Training Resources | The SmartDriver Training Series provides free, practical training to help CanadaÂ’s commercial and institutional fleets lower their fuel consumption, operating costs and harmful vehicle emissions. Fleet energy-management training that helps truckers, transit operators, school bus and other professional drivers improve fuel efficiency by up to 35 percent. | Information Resources & Guidelines, Funding for System Audits Management & Training | Energy Efficiency & Conservation, Zero Emission Vehicles & Infrastructure | https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/transportation-alternative-fuels/greening-freight-programs/smartdriver-training-series/21048 | |
| Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Adoption Stream | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Up to $2 million per project | The Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Adoption Stream supports the purchase and installation of commercially available clean technologies and processes with a priority given to those that show evidence of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and other environmental co-benefits. Eligible activities under the Adoption Stream are of the following nature and type: Green energy and energy efficiency; Precision agriculture; Bioeconomy solutions | Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds | GHG Reductions, Clean Technology & Environment | https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/agricultural-clean-technology-program-adoption-stream | |
| EMC Energy Performance Advantage | Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium | The EMC Energy Performance Advantage program provides support for manufacturers (all sizes and sectors) in identifying, selecting and implementing the best energy strategy that suits their specific needs. Support includes; Energy Strategy Development, Advice & Support, Tendering & Procurement Process, Ongoing Management | Funding for System Audits Management & Training | Energy Efficiency & Conservation | https://www.emccanada.org/emc-energy-performance-advantage | ||
| Output-Based Pricing System Proceeds Fund: Decarbonization Incentive Program | Government of Canada | $500,000 - $10 million per project | The Output-Based Pricing System Proceeds Fund: Decarbonization Incentive Program provides incentives for long-term decarbonization of CanadaÂ’s industrial sectors and support CanadaÂ’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals. The program will support single or multi-year projects to accelerate the deployment of commercially available and/or proven low-carbon technologies and processes that will further reduce GHG emissions within the following eligible provinces: Manitoba Saskatchewan Ontario New Brunswick | Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds | GHG Reductions | https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/carbon-pollution-pricing-proceeds-programming/output-based-pricing-system-proceeds-fund/decarbonization-incentive-program.html | |
| Accelerated Investment Incentive | Government of Canada | Write off the full cost of specified clean energy equipment (classes 43.1 and 43.2) | Under the Accelerated Investment Incentive: Full Expensing for Clean Energy Investments measure, certain capital property (clean energy equipment) that is subject to the general CCA rules will be eligible for an enhanced first-year allowance. The property will be eligible if it is acquired after November 20, 2018, and becomes available for use before 2028. | Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds | Energy Efficiency & Conservation, GHG Reductions | https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/sole-proprietorships-partnerships/report-business-income-expenses/claiming-capital-cost-allowance/accelerated-investment-incentive.html | |
| Commercial Building Retrofit Initiative (CBRI) | Efficiency Capital; Government of Canada | 80 percent of the capital costs on eligible projects | The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announced a commitment to invest of up to $50 millions into Efficiency Capital's (EC) $62.5M asset management platform for the purpose of developing, funding, and delivering private sector energy efficiency and low-carbon retrofits. The CIB's commitment to EC is part of its Commercial Building Retrofit Initiative (CBRI), which targets the reduction of building-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in pursuit of Canada's net-zero ambitions. Through a wholly-owned special purpose vehicle, EC will become a "Retrofit Aggregator" under the CBRI program. | Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds | Energy Efficiency & Conservation, GHG Reductions | https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/new-investment-partnership-with-efficiency-capital-to-deliver-low-carbon-solutions-to-businesses-and-building-owners-across-canada-803951117.html | |
| Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles (iMHZEV) Program | Transport Canada | Up to $200,000 per vehicle | The iMHZEV Program offers point-of-sale incentives for Canadian organizations and businesses (subject to funding availability) who buy or lease an eligible MHZEV. | Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds | Zero Emission Vehicles & Infrastructure | https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/innovative-technologies/zero-emission-vehicles/medium-heavy-duty-zero-emission-vehicles | |
| FoodShift | Government of Canada, FedDev Ontario | Up to $50,000 in project-based matching funding | The FoodShift program will provide non-repayable funding for clean net-zero technology adoption to food and beverage processors to subsidize the cost of adopting and integrating new clean technologies into their operations. The project must be conducted in collaboration with a clean technology provider. | Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds | Clean Technology & Environment, Energy Efficiency & Conservation, GHG Reductions | https://bioenterprise.ca/programs/foodshift-program/?utm_source=bbf-orae&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=FTF&utm_term=business_benefits_finder-outil_recherche_aide_aux_entreprises | |
| thriveFORWARD | Government of Canada, FedDev Ontario | 50% reimbursement of eligible and approved costs up to $100,000 | thriveFORWARD will provide Eligible projects include the commercialization of innovation or the adoption of an innovation by a startup or SME, prioritizing critical sectors, diverse organizations and equity-deserving entrepreneurs that are investing in clean inclusive growth. | Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds | Clean Technology & Environment, Energy Efficiency & Conservation, GHG Reductions | Small or Medium Enterprises, Early Stage or Scale Up | https://ncfdc.ca/thriveforward/?utm_source=bbf-orae&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=FTF&utm_term=business_benefits_finder-outil_recherche_aide_aux_entreprises |
| Enbridge Incentives & Conservation Programs | Enbridge | Funding amoun is specific to program | Enbridge Incentives & Conservation Programs website provides access information and advice, including access to advisors, on energy efficiency assessments, solutions and incentive programs | Information Resources & Guidelines, Funding for System Audits Management & Training | Energy Efficiency & Conservation | https://www.enbridgegas.com/business-industrial/incentives-conservation |