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Discover our growing list of resources aimed for adopters of sustainable technologies and processes. Use the table below to identify, filter and download programs of particular interest to you. If you have any questions regarding the use of this table, please feel free to contact us.
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Greening Corporate Grounds
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
The Greening Corporate Grounds Sustainable Landscaping Assessment and Action Plan is a fully subsidized program that can be used to transition from conventional to sustainable landscaping. Benefits of the program including reducing the risk of property damage from flooding and extreme weather, improving water quality, enhancing the local environment by creating healthy habitat for wildlife, lower maintenance costs, and improving employee health and wellbeing. This program can also be used to qualify for a City of Mississauga Stormwater Credit.
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City of Mississauga Stormwater Credit
City of Mississauga
The Stormwater Credit reduces the stormwater charge for a multi-residential or non-residential property. You can apply for a new credit, update an approved credit, or renew a credit that’s about to expire. The property owner must be able to show how stormwater management best practices were implemented to reduce impacts to the City’s stormwater management system. Usually by controlling the quantity and quality of stormwater leaving your property. The Credit Valley Conservation Authority’s Greening Corporate Grounds program can be used to qualify for a stormwater credit.
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Green Freight Program
Natural Resources Canada
The Green Freight Program will help fleets reduce their fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions through fleet energy assessments, fleet retrofits, engine repowers, logistical best-practice implementation and the purchase of low carbon vehicles. This will be administered through two key funding streams. Stream 1 – Assess and Retrofit provides grants towards Third-Party Fleet Energy Assessments and Truck/Trailer Equipment Retrofits (Up to $250,000 per applicant). Stream 2 – Repower and Replace (launches Spring of 2023): Provides 50% cost shared funding towards fuel-switching, engine repowers and large scale improved logistical best-practice projects in non-repayable contributions provisions.
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SaveOnEnergy
Independent Electricity System Operator
The Independent Electricity System Operator’s Save on Energy offers a range of incentives and resources to advance energy efficiency for businesses within Ontario. Programs include Small Business Program, Retrofit Program, Industrial Energy Efficiency Program, Energy Performance Program, Strategic Energy Management Program, and Foodservice Distributor Discount Program.
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Enbridge Incentives & Conservation Programs
Enbridge
Enbridge offers a range of incentives and resources to support business energy efficiency, including incentives for equipment upgrades, retrofits and new building construction.
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Water Efficiency for Businesses
Region of Peel
The Region of Peel is offering a range of information and guidelines to support water efficiency for local businesses. In addition, the Region’s Industrial Indoor Water Assessments Program offers industrial customers a free water audit. This audit will help determine water saving opportunities and associated return on investment.
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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: Food Service Distributor Discount Program | Independent Electricity System Operator | Up to $1,250 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 | |
| Incentives for Light-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles Program | 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/ | |
| SmartDriver Training Series | Natural Resources Canada | Free Education & Training Resources | The SmartDriver Training Series provides free, practical training to help Canadas 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 Canadas industrial sectors and support Canadas 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://efficiencycap.com/ | |
| 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 | |
| Green Freight Program | Natural Resources Canada | Stream 1: Up to $250,000 per applicant, Stream 2: 50% cost share, up to $5M. | The Green Freight Program will help fleets reduce their fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions through fleet energy assessments, fleet retrofits, engine repowers, logistical best-practice implementation and the purchase of low carbon vehicles. This will be administered through two key funding streams. Stream 1 - Assess and Retrofit provides grants towards Third-Party Fleet Energy Assessments and Truck/Trailer Equipment Retrofits. Stream 2 – Repower and Replace (launches Spring of 2023): Provides 50% cost shared funding towards fuel-switching, engine repowers and large scale improved logistical best-practice projects in non-repayable contributions provisions. | 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-program/20893 | |
| City of Mississauga Stormwater Credit | City of Mississauga | Up to 50% reduction of stormwater charge | The Stormwater Credit reduces the stormwater charge for a multi-residential or non-residential property. You can apply for a new credit, update an approved credit, or renew a credit that’s about to expire. The property owner must be able to show how stormwater management best practices were implemented to reduce impacts to the City’s stormwater management system. Usually by controlling the quantity and quality of stormwater leaving your property. The Credit Valley Conservation Authority’s Greening Corporate Grounds program can be used to qualify for a stormwater credit. | Information Resources & Guidelines, Funding for Building & Equipment Retrofits Purchases & New Builds | Clean Technology & Environment | https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/home-and-yard/stormwater/stormwater-charge/stormwater-credit-for-non-residential-and-multi-residential-properties/ | |
| Greening Corporate Grounds | Credit Valley Conservation Authority | Sustainable Landscaping Assessment and Action Plan available free of charge | The Greening Corporate Grounds Sustainable Landscaping Assessment and Action Plan is a fully subsidized program that can be used to transition from conventional to sustainable landscaping. Benefits of the program including reducing the risk of property damage from flooding and extreme weather, improving water quality, enhancing the local environment by creating healthy habitat for wildlife, lower maintenance costs, and improving employee health and wellbeing. This program can also be used to qualify for a City of Mississauga Stormwater Credit. | Information Resources & Guidelines, Funding for System Audits Management & Training, Solutions & Funding for Business Sustainability Challenges | Clean Technology & Environment | https://cvc.ca/greening-corporate-grounds/ | |
| AIME Green Initiative | Yves Landry Foundation, Government of Canada | Up to $100,000 | AIME Green is offering manufacturers in south, central and eastern Ontario up to $100,000 to offset the costs of training expenses related to upskilling and retraining their workforce to adopt and adapt green manufacturing principles at the shop floor level. | Funding for System Audits Management & Training | Clean Technology & Environment, Energy Efficiency & Conservation | Small or Medium Enterprises | https://www.yveslandryfoundation.com/aime-green-english/ |
| Water Smart Irrigation Professional Program | Water Smart Irrigation Professional, Region of Peel | Subsidy may apply | Water Smart Irrigation Professional Program provides businesses with a Certified Irrigation Assessment from the leaders in the industry. Water Smart Irrigation Professionals, (WSIP) have specialized training in irrigation system efficiency, assessment and maintenance services. WSIP contractors are industry leaders committed to sustainable irrigation management. | Information Resources & Guidelines, Funding for System Audits Management & Training | Clean Technology & Environment | https://www.peelregion.ca/watersmartpeel/WSIP/ | |
| Save on Energy: Strategic Energy Management | Independent Electricity System Operator | Up to a value of $5,000 for energy management tools such as meters and testing kits. Plus $0.02/kWh of electricity savings for implementing eligible measures | Save on Energy’s Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program is a new program designed to help organizations improve their energy performance by implementing an integrated system of organizational practices, policies and processes to achieve persistent energy savings. The program offers organizations a two-year cohort-based learning model designed to create a strong focus on learning through shared experiences with other participants, and dedicated support, including one-on-one coaching. In addition, participants will be eligible for financial incentives for energy savings and for purchasing management tools. | Funding for System Audits Management & Training | Energy Efficiency & Conservation | https://saveonenergy.ca/en/For-Business-and-Industry/Programs-and-incentives/Strategic-Energy-Management-Program | |
| Save on Energy Industrial Energy Efficiency Program (IEEP) | Independent Electricity System Operator | Up to $5 million per project | Save on Energy Industrial Energy Efficiency Program (IEEP) supports industrial customers across Ontario in improving their industrial processes and implementing system optimization projects. The program offers organizations up to $5 million in financial incentives for each large, complex industrial energy-efficiency project accepted into the program. | Funding for System Audits Management & Training | Energy Efficiency & Conservation | https://saveonenergy.ca/For-Business-and-Industry/Programs-and-incentives/Industrial-Energy-Efficiency-Program | |
| Water Efficiency for Businesses | Region of Peel | Free Water Audit | The Region of Peel is offering a range of information and guidelines to support water efficiency for local businesses. In addition, the Region's Industrial Indoor Water Assessments Program offers industrial customers a free water audit. This audit will help determine water saving opportunities and associated return on investment. | Information Resources & Guidelines, Funding for System Audits Management & Training | Clean Technology & Environment | https://www.peelregion.ca/water/efficiency/business.asp |