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BizEnergySaver Program

Energy-efficiency incentives for businesses

Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ottawa, Toronto, Ontario
Who can apply
Industrial building owners and operators.
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Overview

Save on Energy provides energy-efficiency incentives for businesses, from small enterprises to large commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. The program supports energy-saving upgrades, training, and large-scale efficiency projects, with funding of up to 15 million dollars for XLerate.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum share of project costs
100%
Financing goals
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Increase operational productivity
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ottawa, Toronto
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Industrial building owners and operators.
  • Commercial building owners and operators.
  • Institutional building owners and operators.
  • Multi-residential building owners and operators.

Who is not eligible

  • Residential electricity customers.
  • Sites outside the eligible Toronto and Ottawa postal code areas.

Eligible expenses

  • Equipment purchase and installation for eligible measures.
  • Assessment at no charge.
  • Instant discounts applied to eligible measures.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Costs not covered by the program, such as additional wiring and certain TSSA costs.
  • Measures that already received, are receiving, or will receive other incentives.
  • Replacement of LEDs.
  • Replacement of exterior lighting.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Richview South area of Toronto.
  • Selected areas of Ottawa.

Activities funded

  • Lighting upgrades to LED fixtures and controls.
  • Variable frequency drive installations for pumps and fans.
  • Parking garage exhaust fan control upgrades.
  • Carbon monoxide sensor installations for garage fans.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Check eligibility
    • Confirm your facility and customer type meet the program rules.
  • Step 2: Request an assessment
    • Call 1-833-934-0778 or complete the inquiry form.
    • Schedule a free on-site assessment.
  • Step 3: Review offer
    • Receive recommended upgrades and instant discount amounts.
    • Review and sign the Participant Agreement and Work Order if you proceed.
  • Step 4: Installation
    • Qualified program partners install the approved measures.
    • Work Order is signed again after installation.

Documents Needed

  • Participant Agreement
  • Work Order
  • Assessment Summary

Selection criteria

  • Project must include at least one eligible measure.
  • Project must match the signed Work Order.
  • Project must be completed by a qualified installer.
  • Project must meet program requirements and electrical safety rules.

Processing and Agreement

  • The application starts with a free on-site assessment.
  • Participants receive recommended upgrades and instant discount amounts after the assessment.
  • A Participant Agreement and Work Order must be signed before installation starts.
  • Qualified Save on Energy delivery partners manage installation and cleanup.
  • Work Order must also be signed again after installation is completed.

Additional information

  • Free on-site energy assessment available.
  • Qualified delivery partners handle installation.
  • Instant discount is applied on the invoice.
  • Some costs may not be covered.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the BizEnergySaver Program Program

What is the BizEnergySaver Program?

Save on Energy provides energy-efficiency incentives for businesses, from small enterprises to large commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. The program supports energy-saving upgrades, training, and large-scale efficiency projects, with funding of up to 15 million dollars for XLerate.

How much funding can be received?

BizEnergySaver Program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the BizEnergySaver Program program?

To be eligible for the BizEnergySaver Program program, you must: Non-residential electricity customer. Authority to install equipment. Facility in eligible Toronto or Ottawa areas.

What expenses are eligible under BizEnergySaver Program?

Equipment purchase and installation for eligible measures. Assessment at no charge. Instant discounts applied to eligible measures.

Who can I contact for more information about the BizEnergySaver Program?

You can contact Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) by email at info@bizenergysaver.ca or by phone at 1-833-934-0778.

Where is the BizEnergySaver Program available?

The BizEnergySaver Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the BizEnergySaver Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

BizEnergySaver Program is a Grant and Funding