Commercial Support
Better buildings.
Bigger support.
Manage costs, cut emissions and
future-proof your building.
Hydro Ottawa’s team of energy advisors connect you to the planning, funding and expertise you need to uncover the hidden potential of your building.
Here to lessen the load
Need help planning a major retrofit? Not sure what incentives are available?
Want to better understand your bill?
Meet your local energy advisors.
Approachable, knowledgeable, here to take the load off your shoulders.
Building retrofit support
Our retrofit experts provide personalized support, funding guidance and practical tools to plan and implement your your upgrades with confidence.
Energy support and programs
Apply for rebates, plan upgrades and access funding through programs like Save on Energy with help from our energy experts.
Key account support
From managing multiple buildings to planning grid connections and optimizing performance, our key accounts team is here to help you solve your energy challenges.
Programs and tools to help you save energy
Maximize your return with enhanced incentives
Enhanced offers are available for businesses in select areas of Kanata and Stittsville.
Ottawa Retrofit Accelerator (ORA)
Get up to 75 per cent funding, or 90 per cent for affordable housing, to kickstart your retrofit. Includes pathway studies, implementation roadmaps and personalized, hands-on support.
Available to eligible businesses in Hydro Ottawa’s service territory.
Double Retrofit incentives
Get up to $3,600 per kW and $0.40 per kWh in rebates for custom (non-lighting) projects. That’s double the standard incentive and can cover up to 50 per cent of project costs.
Enhanced incentives available in select Kanata and Stittsville areas.
Double BizEnergySaver incentives
Cover up to 100 per cent of eligible lighting and mechanical costs. This is a convenient, low-cost way to make upgrades with instant impact — but only until January 31, 2026, or while funds last.
Enhanced incentives available in select Kanata and Stittsville areas.
Use our postal code lookup tool to see which incentives and programs are available in your area.
Additional programs and tools
Explore additional programs and tools that can help you plan, fund and manage your building’s energy performance.
Save on Energy
Access rebates and incentives for lighting, HVAC, building automation and retro commissioning. Plus, funding to help offset your retrofit costs.
MyAccount
Access detailed usage and billing insights that help you track demand, spot savings and make smart energy decisions.
Learning hub
A one-stop library of toolkits, videos, ROI calculators and guides to simplify complex energy topics.
5 simple steps to an energy efficient building
Get expert support at every stage — from planning to implementation to long-term performance.
