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Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) - Existing Buildings (EB) GTA
www.toronto.ca/bbp
The BBP-EB Program offers assistance and financial incentives to the multi-residential and ICI
sectors to implement building renewal and energy-efficient retrofits. The BBP-EB Program offers
training and technical assistance on energy management and monitoring as well as financial
incentives and tax measures.
City of Toronto, Better Building Partnership
(416) 392-1500
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Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) - New Construction (NC) GTA
www.toronto.ca/energy/bbncp.htm
The BBP-NC offers assistance and financial incentives to the multi-residential and ICI sectors to
increase the energy efficiency of new construction. The BBP-NC offers design assistance, energy
modeling, construction cost assistance, design workshops and other outreach initiatives.
City of Toronto, Office of Energy Efficiency
(416) 392-7003
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Canadian Textiles Program (CANtex) National
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inctp-ptc.nsf/en/Home
CANtex offers grants and tax incentives to eligible textile manufactures that help improve
company efficiency, enhance productivity, and diversify products.
Industry Canada, Service Industries and Consumer Products Branch
888-268-0453
Clean Electric Power Generation (CEPG) Program National
http://canmetenergy.nrcan.gc.ca/eng/clean_fossils_fuels/clean_coal/publications/200819.html
The CEPG offers information and assistance to industry to develop more energy-efficient
combustion processes. CEPG research focuses on combustion processes, optimizing
stationary equipment, and evaluating/developing new products, fuels, and retrofit technologies.
Processes under study include: oil, coal, natural gas, biomass, and specialty fuels.
Natural Resources Canada
(613) 995-0947
Commercial Audit Incentives Program Enbridge Gas Customers
www.enbridge.com/business
The Commercial Audit Incentives Program offers Enbridge customers technical advice
and rebates for completing energy efficiency improvements. A minimum natural gas
consumption of 150,000m3 per year for each facility is required to qualify for an audit incentive.
Incentives payable to customers will be the lowest of; $0.01m3 of natural gas consumed at
the applicable building(s) during the most recently completed calendar year; 1/2 of the cost of
the audit up to $5,000; or 1/3 the cost of the audit up to $5,000 if other audit incentives are
received.
Enbridge, Energy Services
1-866-844-9994
Commercial Washer Rebate GTA
http://www.toronto.ca/watereff/business_washer/index.htm
The Commercial Washer Rebate program offers property owners and managers rebates of up to $125 for
each new high-efficiency (HE) commercial washer purchased or leased. High-efficiency washing
machines require 40% less energy and 60% less water to operate.
City of Toronto, Water Efficiency Program
(416) 392-7000
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Conservation Fund Provincial
http://www.powerauthority.on.ca/cfund/
The OPA's Conservation Fund offers grants to eligible organizations for sector specific electricity
conservation and demand management projects. The program’s goals are to build marketplace capacity
for conservation programs, test new or unique program elements, and can be scaled up to deliver
significant and quantifiable energy savings.
Ontario Power Authority (OPA), Conservation Bureau
1-877-797-9473
Demand Response Program Provincial
http://www.powerauthority.on.ca/Page.asp?PageID=1212&SiteNodeID=147
The Demand Response Program offers rebates to voluntary participants in the ICI sector that reduce their
electricity demand.
Ontario Power Authority (OPA) Conservation Bureau
1-877-797-9473
Design Assistance Program Enbridge Gas Customers
www.enbridge.com/business
The Design Assistance Program offers customers with a $4,000 rebate for design activities
that improves a buildings energy and environmental performance. Customers are recommended
to consult with a pre-approved DAP advisor. A list of engineering firms is available on the
Enbridge website.
Enbridge, Energy Services
866-844-9994
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Dollars to $ense Energy Management Workshops National
http://www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/industrial/training-awareness
"Dollars to $ense Workshops" offers companies opportunities to cut operating costs by
adopting energy-savings tips. Workshops can be designed and delivered to specific industrial
sectors and companies.
Natural Resources Canada, OEE, Industrial Programs Division
1-800-622-6232
Double Return Program Hydro One Customers
http://www.hydroonenetworks.com/en/efficiency/double_return/
Hydro One offers a rebate to companies who reduce their average peak consumption between
7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. by a minimum of 5% over the program period. The rebate is equal to double
the amount of what the company saved in delivery charges.
Hydro One Networks Inc.
1-888-664-9376
ecoAgriculture Biofuels Capital Initiative - ecoABC National
http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1195672401464&lang=e
ecoABC is a $200 million fund that offers loans for the construction or expansion of
transportation biofuel production facilities. Funding is conditional upon an agricultural
producer investment in the project, and the use of feedstock to produce the biofuel. The program is
designed to help agricultural producers diversify their economic opportunities and participate in
the biofuels industry.
Agriculture Canada
1-800-622-6232
ecoENERGY Biofuels National
http://www.ecoaction.gc.ca/ecoenergy-ecoenergie/biofuelsincentive-incitatifsbiocarburants-eng.cfm
ecoENERGY Biofuels offers financial incentives to producers of biofuels to assist in
production facilities, partially offsetting fluctuating feedstock, and fuel prices.
Natural Resources Canada, OEE, Buildings Division
1-800-622-6232
ecoENERGY for Buildings and Houses National
http://www.ecoaction.gc.ca/buildings
ecoENERGY for Buildings and Houses offers software, training, information/publications
and other tools for commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. The program includes
development and support of a new energy labeling system and no-cost validation of new building
designs to ensure that they are 25% more efficient than the Model National Energy Codes for
Buildings.
Natural Resources Canada, OEE, Buildings Division
1-800-622-6232
ecoENERGY for Industry National
http://www.ecoaction.gc.ca/industry
ecoENERGY for Industry offers information and assistance to industry including: training,
assessing energy reduction potentials, identifying least-cost options, and providing project
implementation support. ecoENERGY for Industry also encourages the use of energy-efficient
off-the-shelf industrial equipment that reduces operating costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Natural Resources Canada, OEE, Industrial Programs Division
1-800-622-6232
ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat National
http://www.ecoaction.gc.ca/heat
ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat offers financial incentives for the installation of a solar heating
systems to eligible organizations in the industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) sectors. The
incentive is 25% of the purchase, installation and other costs of qualifying systems to a maximum of
$80,000 per installation.
Organizations eligible for this program can also obtain a matching grant through the Ontario Solar
Thermal Heating Incentive (OSTHI) Program.
Natural Resources Canada, Renewable and Electrical Energy Division
1-877-722-6600
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ecoENERGY for Renewable Power National
http://www.ecoaction.gc.ca/ecoenergy-ecoenergie/power-electricite/index-eng.cfm
ecoENERGY for Renewable Power offers financial assistance for the installation of renewable
energy generation projects, including wind, biomass, low-impact hydro, geothermal, solar PV and
ocean energy. ecoENERGY for Renewable Power will provide an incentive of 1% per kilowatthour
for up to 10 years to eligible low-impact, renewable electricity project constructed by March
31, 2011. The program is a $1.48 billion investment that aims to produce 14.3 terawatt
hours of new electricity from renewable energy sources.
Natural Resources Canada, Renewable and Electrical Energy Division
1-800-622-6232
ecoENERGY Retrofit - Small and Medium Organizations National
http://www.ecoaction.gc.ca/retrofit
ecoENERGY Retrofit – Small and Medium Organizations offers rebates to small and medium-sized
commercial, institutional, industrial, and multi-residential facilities to implement energy saving
projects. Participants can receive up to $10 per giga-joule of estimated energy savings, 25% of project
costs, or $50,000 per project.
Natural Resources Canada, Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE)
1-800-622-6232
Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program (ERIP) Provincial
http://business.everykilowattcounts.com/feature/ERIP/
ERIP offers incentives to businesses to encourage the most efficient retrofits for existing facilities.
ERIP focuses on the areas of lighting, motors, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and
the overall electricity systems, and participants can undertake retrofits outlined in the 'Prescriptive
Track' or 'Custom Track'.
Energy Retrofit Program GTA
http://www.toronto.ca/ewmo/erp.htm
The Energy Retrofit Program offers low-interest loans to fund energy retrofits in City-owned
facilities with the goal of reducing energy use by 15%. Projects must have an 8 year payback
period.
City of Toronto, Energy and Waste Management Office
(416) 392-8954
Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) National
http://www.ec.gc.ca/edf-fde/
The EDF offers grants for eligible projects that help repair harm done by pollution. The Fund is
generated from pollution penalties and settlements imposed by the court systems.
Environment Canada, ecoAction
1-800-668-6767
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Excise Tax Exemption for Ethanol and Methanol National
www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/et/etsl47/etsl47-e.html
The Excise Tax Exemption aims to encourage the development and marketing of ethanol and
methanol made from biomass through the exemption from the excise tax for ethanol and
methanol when it is blended with gasoline or diesel fuel.
Canada Revenue Agency, Excise Taxes and Special Levies
(613) 941-1933
Every Kilowatt Counts (EKC) Provincial
http://www.everykilowattcounts.ca
Every Kilowatt Counts offers Ontario residents and businesses a variety of energy conservation
programs and services aimed at achieving greater energy efficiency in homes and businesses.Ontario Power Authority (OPA), Conservation Bureau
1-877-797-9473
FCM Green Municipal Fund (GMF) National
http://sustainablecommunities.fcm.ca/GMF/
The GMF offers grants and loans for studies and plans including feasibility studies, field tests
and sustainable community plans and capital projects through a competitive Request for
Proposals (RFP) process. Project focus changes in each round of funding.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
(613) 241-5221 x246
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Go Solar Ontario Provincial
www.gosolarontario.ca
Go Solar Ontario offers Ontario residents with a one-stop shop for information on solar energy.
Ontario residents and businesses can call a toll-free number or use the website to find information on
solar technologies, certified manufacturers, installation tips, financial options, promotional events,
and other relevant resources.
Clean Air Foundation
(416) 922-9038 X 258
Government Programs for Business website Provincial
http://www.2ontario.com/software/government_programs.asp
This website offers businesses with a summary and links to government funding programs.
Ontario Ministry of Small Business and Consumer Services
1-800-889-9768
Green Streets Canada National
http://www.treecanada.ca/programs/greenstreets_2007-2008_pre/
Green Streets Canada offers municipalities and First Nations and Métis communities matching
grants for projects that adopt innovative best management practices and policies in municipal forest
management. Green Streets Canada provides matching funds to a minimum of 50%.
Tree Canada Foundation
(613) 567-5545
Green T biz GTA
www.toronto-bia.com
Green T biz offers a variety of advisory services to Toronto businesses to help encourage members to
undertake energy efficient retrofits. Green T biz projects have included LED pedestrian and exit
lighting, PV solar panels and decorative light exchange programs.
Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA)
(416) 889-4111
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Higher Efficiency Boiler Program Enbridge Gas Customers
https://portalplumprod.cgc.enbridge.com/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=329&PageID=0&cached=true&mode=2
&userID=2&ProfileID=&control=SetCommunity
The Higher Efficiency Boiler Program offers financial incentives to encourage upgrades to higher
efficiency heating and domestic hot water boilers. The Program also provides information, energy
management and monitoring, research and development, training, and technical assistances. To be
eligible, boiler upgrades must be 84% combustion efficient and condensing boilers must be 90%
combustion efficient.
Enbridge
(416) 495-5263
HVAC Program Enbridge Gas Customers
https://portalplumprod.cgc.enbridge.com/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=329&PageID=0&cached=true&mode=2&userID=2&ProfileID=&control=SetCommunity
The HVAC Program is an information and rebate program for Enbridge customers in the
business and ICI sectors. The program will provide an inspection and report for medium and
large steam plants' components. The report will provide details of estimated annual energy use
and heat loss, costs to insulate, and potential savings on operating costs.
Enbridge, Energy Solutions
(416) 495-5298
ICI & Multi-unit Residential Toilet Replacement GTA
http://www.toronto.ca/watereff/multi_flush/index.htm
The ICI & Multi-unit Residential Toilet Replacement program offers property owners and managers
rebates between $60-$150 to replace inefficient toilets with a City selected 6 liter efficient model.
City of Toronto, Water Efficiency Program
(416) 392-7000
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Industrial HVAC Audit Program Enbridge Gas Customers
https://portalplumprod.
cgc.enbridge.com/portal/server.pt?space=CommunityPage&control=SetCommunity&CommunityID=750
The Industrial HVAC Audit Program will provide up to half of the cost of an HVAC audit, up to
$5,000 for Enbridge business customers. Installed retrofits that result in natural gas savings
(because of the audit) may also be eligible for a $0.05/m3 of energy saved.
Enbridge, Business Markets
(416) 495-5796
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) - Industrial Technology Advisors National
http://irap-pari.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/itas_e.html
The IRAP-ITA Program offers business advisory services and occasional financial support to
small and medium sized enterprises. The IRAP Program supports innovative research and
development and helps businesses become commercialization-ready with new products and
services.
National Research Council, Industrial Research Assistance Program
1-877-994-4727
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) - Technology Partnerships National
http://irap-pari.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/main_e.html
The IRAP-TPC Program offers grants and assistance to companies for projects that improvetheir technological competitiveness. The Environmental Technologies component of the program
promotes the development of sustainable alternatives including energy, water, and nonrenewable
resource conservation.
National Research Council, Industrial Research Assistance Program
1-877-994-4727
Industrial Steam Saver Program Enbridge Gas Customers
https://portalplumprod.cgc.enbridge.com/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=329&PageID=0&cached=true&mode=2&us
erID=2&ProfileID=&control=SetCommunity
The Industrial Steam Saver Program offers Enbridge customers assistance and rebates for audits and
surveys as well as assistance to implement energy-efficiency measures. The Program encourages
energy savings through steam plant tests, audits, steam trap surveys, insulation surveys, and
retrofits.
Enbridge, Business Markets
(416) 495-5796
Infrastructure Ontario Loan Program Provincial
http://www.infrastructureontario.ca/en/loan/index.asp
Infrastructure Ontario offers low-interest loans to public sector organizations for most capital
expenditures. Eligible organizations include hospices; housing providers; local service boards; notfor-
profit long term care homes; municipal corporations; municipalities; and not-for-profit
professional arts training institutions, universities, and colleges.
Infrastructure Ontario, Loan Operations Group
1-800-230-0937