Programs and Incentives for Businesses
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Programs and Incentives
Various funding opportunities, incentives, grants and savings are accessible to enhance your business operations. Whether you want to increase efficiency, improve energy management, reduce your carbon footprint or simply save money, a wide range of options are available.
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.
Retrofit Program
Upgrade your business with incentives for energy-efficient HVAC, lighting, motors, pumps, solar PV systems, and more.
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Improve your industrial facility's performance with energy-saving opportunities.
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Improve performance with training and expertise in energy management that can help increase profitability and reduce energy costs.
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Get rewarded for behavioural and operational changes that support capital investment projects.
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Existing Building Commissioning Program
Tune up your building's energy efficiency with financial incentives to hire qualified providers to undertake building recommissioning.
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Transform your industrial process with incentives for energy-efficiency improvements.
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BizEnergySaver Program
Get free assessments and instant discounts to upgrade existing lighting and mechanical equipment that help reduce electricity peak demand.
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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.
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Receive upfront discounts from participating distributors on the purchase of energy-efficient lighting products.
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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.
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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.
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Enhance your municipality with financial support, technical assistance and knowledge sharing opportunities.
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