Programs and Incentives for Businesses
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Programs and Incentives
Hydro Ottawa is here to help your business unlock a wide range of funding opportunities, incentives, grants, and savings. Whether your goal is to increase energy efficiency, better manage consumption or reduce your carbon footprint, we're dedicated to supporting you every step of the way.
Need help navigating energy-saving programs?
Our expert team is here to support you – from identifying opportunities to accessing available incentives. Contact us today to get started:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (613) 738-5474
Save On Energy Programs
Save on Energy Programs are offered by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to promote energy efficiency and conservation in Ontario. These programs encompass a variety of areas, including lighting upgrades, HVAC optimizations, and process improvements.
FEATURED: Retrofit Program
More incentives. More savings.
The Save on Energy Retrofit program now offers higher incentives for custom energy-efficiency upgrades, along with an expanded list of prescriptive measures — making it easier for businesses to reduce energy use and lower operating costs.
If your building is located in Kanata or Stittsville, you may qualify for even higher incentive rates. Eligible postal codes include K2K, K2L, K2M, K2S, K2T, K2V and K2W.
BizEnergySaver Program
Get free assessments and instant discounts to upgrade existing lighting and mechanical equipment that help reduce electricity peak demand.
XLerate Program
A simplified pay-for-performance program that helps industrial, municipal, institutional and healthcare organizations complete large-scale energy-efficiency projects.
Expanded Energy Management Program
Improve your industrial facility's performance with energy-saving opportunities.
Strategic Energy Management Program
Improve performance with training and expertise in energy management that can help increase profitability and reduce energy costs.
Energy Performance Program
Get rewarded for behavioural and operational changes that support capital investment projects.
Existing Building Commissioning Program
Tune up your building's energy efficiency with financial incentives to hire qualified providers to undertake building recommissioning.
Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Transform your industrial process with incentives for energy-efficiency improvements.
Small Business Program
Drive your small business forward with incentives of up to $3,000 for eligible lighting equipment and up to $2,500 for eligible non-lighting equipment.
Instant Discounts Program
Receive upfront discounts from participating distributors on the purchase of energy-efficient lighting products.
Federally Funded Programs
Ottawa Retrofit Accelerator (ORA)
Unlock free expert guidance, comprehensive support services, and exclusive funding opportunities to enable your building’s energy transformation through deep retrofits.
Zero Emission Transit Fund (ZETF)
Transition your public transit or school bus fleet to electric vehicles with lucrative funding for both planning and capital projects.
Green Municipal Fund
Enhance your municipality with financial support, technical assistance and knowledge sharing opportunities.
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