Atlantic Canada Business Grants

Utilities

Energy Rebates

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Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Rebate

Description:

Efficiency Nova Scotia provides energy rebates to businesses that choose energy efficient product solutions that can help them save energy, and the environment. The rebates make it more affordable to integrate these products into the business. 

Comments on Funding:

Energy rebates apply to upgrade projects or specific items. Small Businesses may receive a free energy assessment, rebates of up to 80% on upgrade projects, and 24-months interest free financing. Maximum payment will not exceed 60% of the equipment purchase price. 

Potential Rebate examples:

  • for energy efficient lighting upgrades, the potential rebate ranges from $3 to $500,
  • for products like air and ground source heat pumps, HVAC sensors the potential rebate ranges from $50 to $800,
  • for kitchen equipment the potential rebate is $2,000.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • buy new equipment only, 
  • install products that reduce electrical consumption in a non-residential building serviced by a Nova Scotia electric utility,
  • be all types of businesses, including small businesses, operating in a variety of sectors, like manufacturing, hospitality, agriculture, retail and others.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

1

complete the contact form to help Efficiency Nova Scotia better understand their business and provide them with the best solutions, complete the contact form,

2

describe their next project, or give some details about what they’re looking to achieve,

3

receive Efficiency Nova Scotia's pre-approval prior to purchase and installation, in order to eligible for rebates and financing options,

4

certify that all equipment for which they are requesting a rebate has been installed within the last 90 days

Documentation Needed:

  1. 1
    commercial product rebate application,
  2. 2
    applicable worksheets,
  3. 3
    detailed quote,
  4. 4
    final detailed invoice with proof of purchase,
  5. 5
    proof of purchase from the distributor or retailer along with the contractors invoice on the eligible products that were approved by Efficiency Nova Scotia,
  6. 6
    project completion form,
  7. 7
    a copy of an electric bill showing the Nova Scotia Rate Code and other information deemed necessary by Efficiency Nova Scotia to adequately review the rebate request.

Other Things to Note:

The Average Small Business Rebate was $5014.75.

Program Contact:

Business Types - Efficiency Nova Scotia

Heating - Efficiency Nova Scotia

Small Business - Efficiency Nova Scotia

TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE PURCHASE APPLICATION

takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program

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Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Rebate

Description:

The takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program provides support to businesses to make energy-efficient improvements to their business. It provides rebates on upgrades to your heating and cooling, refrigeration, lighting, and more.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is in the form of energy rebates.

Additionally, takeCHARGE may fund:

  1. 1
    50% of the cost of the audit, to a maximum of $3,000. A funding application must be pre-approved by takeCHARGE to get funding support.
  2. 2
    75% of the eligible costs of the feasibility study up to a maximum of $5,000. A funding application must be pre-approved by takeCHARGE to get funding support. Customers are encouraged to seek other sources of funding. 

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

Application Steps:

1

ask for an energy assessment of their commercial facility. This high-level assessment will be conducted by a takeCHARGE energy expert and is fully funded by takeCHARGE.

2

complete a project proposal form and return it to takeCHARGE.

3

sign the project development agreement and return it to their takeCHARGE contact. Applicants can now start their energy efficiency upgrade as outlined in the project development agreement.

After the project has been successfully implemented, project close out, measurement and verification is required. This involves quantifying energy savings and determining the final value of incentives to be paid.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicants must submit:

  • a project proposal;
  • a signed agreement.

Other Things to Note:

No other details available.

Program Contact:

Customs Solutions - TakeCHARGE

takeCHARGE Isolated Systems Business Efficiency Program

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Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grant, Rebate

Description:

The takeCHARGE Isolated Systems Business Efficiency Program targets Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro’s (Hydro) commercial customers in isolated systems, providing support and financial incentives for a wide range of energy saving projects.

Comments on Funding:

Incentives paid to the customer will typically be the lesser of:

  • an incentive based on first-year energy savings, at a rate of $0.4/kWh,
  • 80% of eligible project costs.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • Applicants must be Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro’s (Hydro) commercial customers in isolated systems.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

1

call 709-737-4902 to confirm their businesses eligibility.

2

provide detailed facility information to Hydro staff with the objective of identifying electricity savings potential, upon approval of eligibility,

3

enter into a formal Project Development Agreement with Hydro outlining the project deliverables, expected energy savings, incentives to be provided by Hydro, and obligations of both parties. 

After the project has been successfully implemented, the final step of the ISBEP is the Project Close Out/Measurement and Verification step, primarily consisting of quantifying energy savings and finalizing incentives to be dispersed.

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified.

Other Things to Note:

No other details available.

Program Contact:

Isolated Systems Business Efficiency Program

Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program

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Amount:

$1,000,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program provides financial incentives to New Brunswick owners and operators of commercial buildings to reduce energy consumption, increase competitiveness, and create healthier, safer, and more comfortable workspaces for both their teams and customers. Funding can be used for an energy audit of the building and for an efficiency retrofitting project.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to $8,000 towards an energy audit of your building, and up to $1,100,000 towards an efficiency retrofitting project.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

December 31, 2023

Eligibility:

The following types of buildings are eligible:

  • commercial or institutional buildings such as, but not limited to: agricultural buildings, arenas, grocery stores, health care facilities, hotels, institutional buildings (colleges, hospitals, schools, universities, nursing homes), provincial buildings, office buildings, places of worship, recreational facilities, restaurants, retail buildings, stand-alone warehouses, water and wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations.
  • municipally owned buildings,
  • multi-unit residential buildings that have 3 or more units,
  • mixed-use commercial/residential buildings, including houses that have been modified for commercial use,
  •  Multi-building/national accounts.

Application Steps:

The applicant (the owner or operator of a commercial building) must:

1

contact an approved Energy Management Service Provider (EMSP) or Specialized Service Provider (SSP) to schedule an energy audit. The EMSP will perform the audit, discuss potential projects, prepare an audit report and submit an application on the applicant's behalf to NB Power. The Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program documents will be sent by email to the Participant once NB Power receives the program application.

2

return to NB Power the signed Program Agreement. The EMSP will submit proof of payment for the energy audit and the applicant will be issued the audit incentive payment within 60 days. 

3

submit his Statement of Work to NB Power, once he receives the audit report. 

4

wait for the approval letter to get started and proceed with implementing the recommendations.

5

request the incentive payment.

Documentation Needed: 

The applicant must submit:

  • the signed Program Agreement,
  • the Audit Report which provides detailed information on potential energy efficiency projects along with their estimated costs, energy savings, and an estimate of the time it will take for the investment to be paid back as a result of energy savings,
  • the Statement of Work which documents the efficiency projects the applicant intends to implement,
  • the Request for Payment form along with copies of invoices, receipts, etc.

Other Things to Note:

The Commercial Building Retrofit Program has funding available for both electric and non-electric saving opportunities. Non-electric funding will expire on December 21, 2023

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Program Contact:

Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program

commercial-buildings-retrofit-program-guide.pdf

Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS)

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Amount:

$155,000

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

Energy management information systems provide industries the right information to help businesses optimize their energy use. Funding is up to $155,000 in incentives for EMIS.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is as follows:

  • 50% of eligible study costs, up to a maximum of $10,000 for EMIS Audit,
  • 50% of eligible study costs, up to a maximum of $35,000 for EMIS Design,
  • 50% of eligible project costs, up to a maximum of $80,000 for EMIS Implementation,
  • 50% of eligible project costs, up to a maximum of $30,000 for EMIS Optimization. 

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • large and small scale industries, for-profit businesses,
  • operating in Prince Edward Island.

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must complete and submit the online application form.

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified.

Program Contact:

Industrial Program