Rebates & incentives
Canadian federal and provincial programs — stacked, ranked by net benefit, with one-click applications.
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Canada Greener Homes — Commercial Stream
EligibleFederal 3 things to know- •Pre-retrofit audit must be done BEFORE any work starts — post-audit applications are rejected.
- •Building must be owner-occupied or have signed landlord consent.
- •Re-roofs that extend roof life by >5 yrs are excluded from solar incentive base.
Can be combined with:
- • Federal Clean Tech ITC
- • Provincial utility rebates
Last verified: May 18, 2026
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NRCan · processing 8–12 weeks
Federal grant supporting deep retrofits and on-site renewable energy for small commercial buildings.
Funding windows have re-opened with revised scope as of Q1 2026. We re-verify weekly.
SolarHeat PumpInsulation
Up to $40,000 per site
Cap $40K
ZEVIP — Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program
Application openFederal 3 things to know- •Current intake closes Jul 31, 2026 — late submissions roll to the next cycle (no guarantee).
- •Public-access sites are prioritized; private fleet-only projects score lower.
- •Equipment must be ENERGY STAR / UL listed AND on NRCan's eligible product list.
Can be combined with:
- • Provincial EV programs
- • Utility make-ready rebates
Last verified: May 18, 2026
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NRCan · processing 12–16 weeks
Federal funding for Level 2 and DC fast charger deployments at workplaces, fleets, and public sites.
Round 5 capped funding per applicant — we recommend splitting multi-site portfolios across affiliates.
EV Charging
50% of project cost
Cap $5M
Canada Infrastructure Bank — Building Retrofits
EligibleFederal 3 things to know- •Min project size $25M aggregated — smaller portfolios should bundle across sites.
- •Loan is repaid from verified energy savings; underperformance can trigger sponsor top-up.
- •Requires independent M&V partner — we coordinate, but cost is borne by project.
Can be combined with:
- • Federal Clean Tech ITC
- • Provincial efficiency rebates
Last verified: May 18, 2026
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CIB · processing 4–6 months
Concessional financing for large-scale building decarbonization, repaid from energy savings.
SolarStorageHVACLED
Low-interest loan up to 80% capex
Cap $100M
Save on Energy — Retrofit Program
EligibleON 3 things to know- •Pre-project application is mandatory — purchases before approval are NOT eligible.
- •Custom incentives require third-party M&V per IPMVP Option A or B.
- •Cap is per facility per program year — large portfolios may need staged applications.
Can be combined with:
- • Federal Clean Tech ITC
- • Enbridge Gas Savings by Design (gas measures)
Last verified: May 18, 2026
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IESO (Ontario) · processing 6–10 weeks
Prescriptive and custom incentives for electricity-saving measures in Ontario commercial facilities.
LEDHVACControls
Up to $0.16/kWh saved
Cap $1M/yr
Hydro-Québec — Solutions efficaces
EligibleQC 3 things to know- •Application portal is French-first — we file bilingually on your behalf.
- •Incremental-cost basis means baseline equipment must be documented before swap.
- •Heat pump rebates exclude buildings with existing electric resistance heating (treated as baseline).
Can be combined with:
- • Énergir gas programs (if dual fuel)
- • Federal Clean Tech ITC
Last verified: May 18, 2026
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Hydro-Québec · processing 8–12 weeks
Custom and prescriptive incentives for electricity efficiency upgrades in commercial and industrial sites.
HVACHeat PumpControls
Up to 75% of incremental cost
Énergir — Programmes pour entreprises
Pre-qualifiedQC 2 things to know- •Switching to all-electric heat pump disqualifies gas rebate — choose carefully if pursuing both.
- •Account must be in good standing with no outstanding balance.
Can be combined with:
- • Hydro-Québec (electric measures only)
- • Federal Clean Tech ITC
Last verified: May 18, 2026
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Énergir · processing 6–10 weeks
Natural gas efficiency incentives for Québec commercial customers replacing or upgrading systems.
HVACHeat Pump
Up to $0.15/m³ natural gas saved
CleanBC — Commercial Buildings Program
EligibleBC 2 things to know- •Heat pump incentives are tier-based — cold-climate (CCHP) units required north of Whistler.
- •BC Hydro and FortisBC funding pools are separate; we coordinate to maximize stacking.
Can be combined with:
- • Federal Clean Tech ITC
- • CleanBC Better Buildings (large buildings)
Last verified: May 18, 2026
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BC Hydro / FortisBC · processing 8–14 weeks
British Columbia program supporting electrification and deep retrofits in commercial buildings.
SolarHeat PumpBuilding Envelope
Up to $0.10/kWh + custom incentives
Efficiency Manitoba — Commercial Incentives
EligibleMB 1 thing to know- •Lighting controls rebate requires occupancy + daylight sensors combined to qualify for full $/W₂.
Can be combined with:
- • Federal Clean Tech ITC
Last verified: May 18, 2026
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Efficiency Manitoba · processing 4–8 weeks
Bundled prescriptive incentives for Manitoba commercial energy efficiency upgrades.
LEDHVACControls
Up to $0.06/kWh + $4/W₂ for lighting controls
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Projects
EligibleNS 1 thing to know- •Persistence requirement = 10 yr minimum — equipment must remain in service or rebate is clawed back.
Can be combined with:
- • Federal Clean Tech ITC
- • Solar for Business (NS)
Last verified: May 18, 2026
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Efficiency NS · processing 8–12 weeks
Custom incentives covering measurable, persistent energy savings for NS commercial buildings.
SolarHVACControls
Up to 50% of incremental cost
Federal Clean Tech ITC (30%)
EligibleFederal 3 things to know- •Labour requirements: must meet prevailing-wage and apprenticeship rules OR rate drops from 30% → 20%.
- •Reduces UCC for CCA purposes — coordinate with your tax advisor.
- •ITC phases down to 15% in 2034 and 0% after 2035.
Can be combined with:
- • Most provincial utility rebates
- • ZEVIP (for EV)
- • CIB financing
Last verified: May 18, 2026
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CRA · processing Filed with corporate tax return
Refundable ITC on eligible clean technology equipment; stackable with most provincial programs.
SolarStorageWind
30% refundable investment tax credit