Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Save on Energy (SOE)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Ontario's official energy efficiency program offering rebates, incentives and funding for residential, small business, and commercial customers. Run by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) with support from the Government of Ontario and Enbridge Gas. View Save on Energy (SOE)'s website for more information.
List of grants and funding offered by Save on Energy (SOE)
9 opportunities available
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
First Nations Community Building Retrofit Program
Funding and support for on-reserve community energy-efficiency retrofits
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 330,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Expanded Energy Management Program
Funding to strengthen facility energy management and efficiency initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
XLerate Program
Pay-for-performance funding for large-scale Ontario energy-efficiency projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Home Renovation Savings Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Enbridge Inc., Municipality of North Cowichan, Save on Energy (SOE)
Rebates for energy-efficient home upgrades in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Small Business Program
Free energy-efficient equipment upgrades for eligible Ontario small businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Other SupportOpen
Instant Discounts Program
Instant point-of-sale discounts on energy-efficient lighting upgrades
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 140 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Energy Performance Program
Pays incentives for verified facility electricity savings over time
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Remote First Nations Energy-Efficiency Program
Funds remote First Nations energy-efficiency upgrades for homes and businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Existing Building Commissioning program
Incentives for commissioning to improve existing building energy performance
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate