Ontario Grants & Rebates

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
ecoAgriculture Biofuels Capital Initiative (ecoABC)
Ended on March 31, 2011.

Bloom Centre for Sustainability
Toronto Region Sustainability Program (TRSP)
With support from Ontario and Municipal Government partners, the Toronto Region Sustainability Program provides small-to-medium sized manufacturers located in the GTA with pollution prevention (P2), toxics reduction, and energy efficiency (E2) technical assistance on a multi-media basis...

City of Kitchener
Energy Management Program
To reduce utility costs of city-operated facilities by implementing energy management projects such as lighting changes and insulation as well as providing general education and support to City staff regarding energy...

City of Toronto
Better Buildings New Construction Program
The City of Toronto, in co-operation with Natural Resources Canada, has established the Better Buildings New Construction Program to promote higher energy efficiency in the construction of new buildings in the industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) and multi-residential sectors. It builds on the features of the federal incentive program for higher energy efficiency standards in new construction provided through Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency. The BBNCP is to have new buildings designed to be at least
25 % more energy efficient than those designed to only meet the mininum requirements of the Model National Energy Code...
The Employee Energy Efficiency at Work Program (E3@work)
Program originated as a City of Toronto corporate energy savings initiative, developed by the City of Toronto's Energy Efficiency Office, the Energy and Waste Management Office and the Information & Technology Office. This is to promote in-house energy efficiency practices by managing office equipment power loads to reduce electricity costs and carbon dioxide emissions by encouraging employees to turn off computer monitors, task lights, printers and copiers at nights and on weekends....
Water Efficiency and Rebate Programs
The City of Toronto has developed the Water Efficiency Plan, initiative to reduce water use. Plan is made up of a number of incentives and educational programs for residents and businesses. Residential Toilet, Residential Washer Rebate Program, Summer Water Saver Visits, Drain Grant, Basement Flooding, ICI and Multi-residential Toilet Rebate Program, Commercial Washer Rebate Program, Capacity Buyback Program, Industrial Water Rate Initiative, Spray 'N' Save Program for Restaurants, Sewer Surcharge Rebate Program...

ENVision...synergy
Envision
ENVision is consulting firm in Toronto, Canada. It consists of a network of associates and colleagues across the continent. It works with the "people" side of environmental and natural resource issues. It helps: stakeholders and agencies external to your organization support your policies, plans and decisions, you, and your colleagues, and your team mates work in productive organizations. ENVision provides facilitation, consensus building and negotiation services. It promotes common understanding and encourages creative solutions...

Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.
Commercial Energy Audit Program
To help offset the customer's costs in obtaining detailed cost/benefit analysis on energy retrofit opportunities.
Commercial Retrofit Program
This program helps to develop a comprehensive energy management approach that identifies high-return energy efficiency investments, maximizes returns through incentives and helps customers' operations run better...
Condensing Boiler Program
Condensing Technologies deliver much higher fuel efficiencies for a wide range of applications. They capture the "hidden energy" contained in flue gases by condensing the water vapour (steam) that normally goes up the flue...
Energy Management Services
These seven steps help with energy management. The steps include determining current energy costs, pinpointing problem areas, prioritizing energy improvements, evaluating and communicate results, using incentives, budgeting more accurately, and negotiating the best energy details in a changing market...
Greenhouse Programs
Ontario greenhouses represent over half of Canada's total and is the largest greenhouse sector in North America. Heating greenhouses takes 15-35% of most greenhouse operating budgets and system reliability is vital to their success. We can work with you to develop your own comprehensive energy management plan and program, starting with energy audits and surveys to identify and prioritize energy saving opportunities for your operations....
Home Weatherization Retrofit Program
There are many great reasons to take part in our Home Weatherization Retrofit Program: Lower energy bills: Improve the efficiency of your home and you could lower energy use up to 30% (GreenSaver statistic). Increased comfort: Keep your home at a comfortable temperature while reducing monthly energy costs. Improve home health: Living in drafty conditions can be hard on your health...

Natural Gas for Vehicle (NGV) Program
Enbridge Gas Distribution's Natural Gas Powered Vehicle Department has been a leader in advocacy for natural gas as a transportation fuel and has been building and supporting the natural gas vehicle market within its franchise areas of Ontario.
The Department's goal is to increase the sales of natural gas in the vehicle marketplace, by designing and selling vehicle conversion systems and designing and installing vehicle-refuelling stations. It invests in the refuelling station infrastructure through lease arrangements with fuel retailers. It is involved in the development of codes and standards, research and development, marketing programs, government relation...
Steam Saver Program
The goal of this program is to reduce fuel consumption in steam plants and distribution systems. The Steam Saver program itself is composed of several programs, focusing on different ways to save steam energy. These programs consist of: The Steam Plant Performance Test and Audit, The Steam Trap Survey, Insulation Survey, New Boiler Installations, The Boiler Combustion Tune-Up Program, Metering and Energy Management in Boiler Plants, Linkageless Combustion Control...

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Alternative Renewable Fuels 'Plus' Research and Development Fund
The Alternative Renewable Fuels 'Plus' Research and Development Fund is a discretionary, competitive research fund open to universities, research institutions, industry, governments, organizations or partnership networks.
The objectives are to fund research that will: Enable continuous improvement in the alternative renewable fuels industry products and processes; Promote agricultural value-added opportunities in the bioproducts and alternative renewable fuels industries in Ontario; and Assist alternative renewable fuels and biobased production facilities in Ontario to be major participants in these new worldwide markets...

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
Net Metering
Ontario's net metering regulation allows you to send electricity generated from renewable sources to the electrical grid for a credit toward your energy costs. Here's how it works. Your utility will subtract the value of electricity you supply to the grid from the value of what you take from the grid. What you'll see on your bill is the "net" difference between those two amounts. Net metering means you no longer need to purchase expensive batteries or a backup generator - or factor those costs into the price of installing a renewable energy generation system. If you supply power that is worth more than what you take from the grid over the billing period, you'll receive a credit that can help lower future energy bills. The more electricity you produce, the greater your savings...

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Research and Innovation
Innovation Demonstration Fund (IDF)
The Innovation Demonstration Fund (IDF) is a discretionary, non-entitlement funding program administered by the Ministry of Research and Innovation that focuses on the commercialization and initial technical demonstration of globally competitive, innovative Green technologies, processes and/or products. The objective of the IDF is to help companies in their efforts to commercialize innovative technologies in Ontario by mitigating the risk of projects with significant pilot-scale technical hurdles. The IDF is not aimed at routine engineering, upgrading, or improvements to existing processes, designs or products...

Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Northern Energy Program
By pursuing innovative solutions to renewable energy generation and conservation, northerners will be able to reduce their costs of energy consumption and position the North for future growth. This program is designed to help northern organizations to capitalize on energy opportunities, pursue clean alternatives and reduce their demand on external energy sources...

Horizon Utilities Corporation
Horizon Utilities Corporation Peaksaver PLUS Program
Peaksaver PLUSTM is an innovative powerWISE® program designed to help Horizon Utilities customers play a role in reducing the demand on Ontario's electricity system. Participants in the Peaksaver PLUS program receive a free programmable thermostat and/or load control switch installed in their house. Horizons Utility Corporation may control the thermostat and load control switch during times of peak electricity demand to reduce the amount of electricity needed by the province....

Hydro One
saveONenergy peaksaver PLUSTM ● Lighting
How peaksaver PLUSTM works: A few times a summer, during times of peak electricity demand, your thermostat may be signaled to cycle your central air conditioner in 15 minute intervals. Your furnace fan will continue to run so you likely won't notice a difference in temperature. Activations only occur on weekdays and not on weekends or holidays, plus you can opt out of an activation in advance.
By participating in peaksaver PLUSTM you will be joining thousands of other households in Ontario to help manage electricity use....
saveONenergy AUDIT FUNDING Program ● Commercial Led Lighting
The saveONenergy AUDIT FUNDING program evaluates today's energy use and identifies tomorrow's opportunities. This program involves having an energy audit performed within a business. Experienced auditors are used to help identify how each business currently uses electricity. The energy audit identifies how a business can save on operating costs while maintaining utmost performance in the future. Energy audits assess the potential for electricity savings to be achieved through equipment replacement, operational practices, or participation in Demand Response initiatives and other building systems and envelopes projects...
saveONenergy DEMAND RESPONSE Programs
The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) has established saveONenergy DEMAND RESPONSE programs to compensate participating industrial and commercial businesses for reducing their energy demand at specific times of power system need. During such times wholesale market prices for electricity may be high, the power system is experiencing large peaks in demand, or there is a greater risk to the reliability of the electricity grid...
saveONenergy HIGH PERFORMANCE NEW CONSTRUCTION Program ● Commercial Led Lighting
The HIGH PERFORMANCE NEW CONSTRUCTION program provides design assistance and substantial financial incentives for building owners and architects who exceed the electricity efficiency standards specified in the Ontario Building Code. The program supports up to 100% of the cost of modelling a building (up to $10,000) for the building owner. Approved projects are eligible for incentives in one of two program approaches - a PRESCRIPTIVE component, which encourages incorporation of pre-approved technologies and a CUSTOM component with incentives based on modelled energy performance...
saveONenergy Hydro Ottawa Fridge and Freezer Pickup Program
The Hydro Ottawa Fridge and Freezer Pickup is a program designed to remove older, inefficient fridges and freezers from the electricity system. Generally, these older fridges and freezers, located in basements or garages, are plugged in but rarely used. These older units typically use two to three times more electricity than new appliances. The program offers to pick up older refrigerators and freezers as well as window air conditioners and dehumidifiers from residents of Ontario, and fully decommission them in an environmentally friendly manner...
saveONenergy NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION Initiative ● Lighting
This initiative is designed to encourage home builders and renovators to construct energy-efficient homes in Ontario by incorporating energy-efficiency into their construction or any extensive renovation. Incentives are available to home builders, renovators and Home owners for the installation of energy-efficient measures in the home. Home builders and renovators can choose to implement Prescriptive, Performance-Based or Custom measures, or a combination of all three...
saveONenergy RETROFIT Program ● Commercial Led Lighting
Program provides substantial financial incentives for replacing existing equipment with high efficiency equipment and for installing new control systems that will improve the efficiency of your operational procedures and processes. There are three ways to begin conserving energy; the Prescriptive Track, the Engineered Track and the Custom Track. Eligible measures under the program are those that provide sustainable, measurable and verifiable reductions in peak electricity demand and/or electricity consumption. Examples: LED Lighting retrofits, Lighting controls, HVAC redesign, Chiller replacement, Variable speed drives, Improvement of thermal performance of a building envelope through measures such as increased insulation, installation of high performance windows and frames or low emissive roof barriers...

saveONenergy SMALL BUSINESS LIGHTING Program ● Commercial Led Lighting
Program, qualifying businesses can get up to $1,000 worth in energy-efficient lighting and equipment upgrades. The program provides licensed electrical contractors, a no-risk assessment and clean-up includes recycling and proper disposal...

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE)
Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC)
Program is a partnership between private industry and the federal Government, promotes and improve Canada's industrial energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy use in the industrial sector, encourages energy management best practices through dialogue and collaboration via an Executive Board, Task Force Council and sector task forces, recognizes and rewards those who lead the way...
ecoENERGY Efficiency - Regulations
To improve the energy efficiency of consumer products and equipment in Canada by amending Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations. The OEE helps Canadians make energy-efficient choices when buying, selling or manufacturing energy-using equipment...

Ontario Power Authority
Conservation Fund
Provides funding for action-oriented, sector-specific electricity conservation pilot projects, helping to build a culture of conservation in Ontario,  build marketplace capability for the design, delivery, marketing and uptake of conservation programs, test new or unique conservation program elements, use the results from pilot projects to help inform the development of future conservation programs...

PowerStream
Watt Reader Loan Program
PowerStream, working in conjunction with the public libraries in Aurora, Barrie, Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan, offer a program which puts household energy measurement into the hands of residential and low volume customers. Through PowerStream's Watt Reader Loan Program, a device that measures appliance electricity loads or a hand-held power monitoring device with in-home display can now be borrowed for a specified period of time from any of the public libraries located within the five municipalities. The lending program offers a simple and expense-free way for customers to get a "read" on the amount of electricity used throughout their home in real-time and help reduce electricity costs...

Region of Peel
Region of Peel Humidifier Rebate Program
The Humidifier Rebate Program provides Peel residents and property owners with rebates of $30 or $70 when they purchase a Peel-Approved water efficient furnace-mounted humidifier, reduce the amount of unnecessary water wasted, protect our natural resources, and save money on your water bill....

Summerhill Impact
Switch the 'Stat
Switch the 'Stat is a thermostat replacement and collection program delivered in partnership with heating and cooling contractors and wholesalers in Ontario. The program is to encourage the uptake of more energy efficient programmable thermostats and to provide a safe and responsible disposal option for older mercury-containing thermostats...

Union Gas Limited
Energy Efficiency Feasibility Study
Feasibility study is to determine the changes that would increase its overall energy efficiency. HVAC studies and plant audits are included under this. Determining current energy costs. Pinpointing problem areas. Prioritizing energy improvements. Evaluating and communicating results...
Equipment Incentive Program
This program promotes high efficiency in natural gas processes, steam, HVAC and hot water heating through equipment incentives that help reduce project paybacks. It supports process efficiency improvements; high efficiency steam, HVAC and water heating equipment; heat recovery technology and control upgrades...
Space Heating Programs - Condensing Boiler Incentive Program
Condensing boilers offer superior heat exchange design and improved combustion technologies over standard atmospheric units. These design elements maximize the transfer of heat from the combustion of natural gas, significantly reducing the amount of energy lost through the venting process. Upgrading to a condensing unit can dramatically lower your operating costs. Take advantage of Union Gas' financial incentives to save even more. Benefits: Increased operating savings - by capturing latent heat from flue gasses, this allows the condensing boiler to conserve fuel, which saves money..

Space Heating Programs - Condensing Make-up Air (MUA)
Condensing MUA provide your business with a host of benefits that keep you ahead of the competition: Condensing technology offers efficiencies of over 90% as compared to the majority of non-condensing rooftop units which are in the mid efficiency range of 78% - 82%.

High turn around feature results in better control and comfort. Energy efficiency results in lower operating costs...

Space Heating Programs - Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation Unit
Increased ventilation efficiency can help lower your energy costs! Union Gas offers attractive incentives for the installation of a Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation Unit. Benefits: Save $1,500 to $7,500 per year in energy costs, Regulate exhaust and makeup airflow as necessary, Reduces noise pollution, Improves indoor air quality by improving CO2 levels, Improves productivity...
Space Heating Programs - Destratification Fans
Destratification fans are huge downdraught fans ranging from 8 feet to 24 feet in diameter. They offer an inexpensive and efficient way to bring the heat down from the ceiling to mix with cooler floor temperature air, ensuring a consistent and comfortable temperature where it is most needed. This results in significant energy savings. In some cases it has created savings as much as 30 %. Benefits: Works along side your existing HVAC systems, provides a consistent even temperature from floor to ceiling and wall to wall...

Union Gas Limited
Space Heating Programs - Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV) and Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV)
The most efficient, high-tech way to provide good indoor air quality is either an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) or Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV). Both provide fresh, outdoor air while also recovering the most energy possible from outgoing air. The recovered energy is used to heat the air entering the building, reducing costs and making the whole system operate more efficiently. Both types of ventilators are ideal for buildings that are sealed for energy-saving purposes....
Space Heating Programs - Infrared Heater Incentive Program
How can your business benefit from infrared heating?

Heats people and objects directly, creating warmth and comfort at ground level, close to where activities take place, Lowers operating costs with reduced energy consumption, Saves space, often suspended from ceilings, Reduces noise - no large forced air fans...

Water Heating Programs - Condensing Natural Gas Water Heater Incentive Program
Condensing gas water heaters are high efficient water heaters that operate at 95% thermal efficiency, which is much higher than conventional tank type water heaters that operate at 80% thermal efficiency. Benefits: Save money - Condensing gas water heaters can reduce your natural gas bills by more than $400 each year per unit. Save energy and the environment - You can save approximately 1500 m3 (based on 1000 gal/ day per tank) of natural gas per unit per year...
Water Heating Programs - Hot Water Conservation Program
Union Gas' Hot Water Conservation Program provides free, chrome finish showerheads, bathroom aerators and kitchen aerators. These energy efficient and water-saving products save up to $50 a year per unit in high rise residential buildings.

University of Toronto, School of the Environment
Implementing Energy Management Systems - ISO 50001 Program
Implementing Energy Management Systems (EnMS, ISO 50001) will provide public and private sector organizations with management strategies to increase energy efficiency, reduce costs and improve energy performance. Students who complete this program will receive a Certificate in Implementing Energy Management Systems - ISO 50001...

Waterloo Region Green Solutions
Residential Energy Efficiency Project (REEP)
The Residential Energy Efficiency Project (REEP) provides the citizens of Waterloo Region with tools for sustainable resource use, energy conservation and efficiency, and renewable energy applications. REEP is a project of Waterloo Region Green Solutions, a community-based non-profit environmental organization that is funded by a combination of local partners, provincial contracts, grants and client fees. Waterloo Region Green Solutions is an environmental non-profit working towards healthier homes and sustainable communities. Through environmental programs and services, public education, research and community partnerships...

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