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Building Improvements Program
Energy rebates for building upgrades
Latest source updateLast Update: July 6, 2026Latest change: The Building Improvements program now excludes systems that burn fossil fuels, adds Indigenous governments and Indigenous development corporations as eligible applicants for up to $75,000, and broadens lighting eligibility to lighting or lighting controls.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 6, 2026
Latest change: The Building Improvements program now excludes systems that burn fossil fuels, adds Indigenous governments and Indigenous development corporations as eligible applicants for up to $75,000, and broadens lighting eligibility to lighting or lighting controls.
Building Improvements rebate rules updated
The Building Improvements program now says rebates are no longer available for installing systems that burn fossil fuels, replacing the earlier LED lighting retrofit notice. The supporting guideline also adds Indigenous governments and Indigenous development corporations as eligible applicants, sets a $75,000 maximum for those groups, keeps the 50% cost-share cap, and changes the multiple-building rule to allow up to double the listed maximum amount. The application form also broadens one project option from lighting to lighting or lighting controls. The program timeline remains the same, with projects still due within 4 months of pre-approval and the form still valid from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Funding available
$ 75,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Who can apply
Businesses and non-profit organizations with owned or leased assets in the Northwest Territories, including Indigenous development corporations.
See full eligibility
Overview
This program offers rebates for building energy upgrades in the Northwest Territories, with up to $50,000 for most businesses and non-profit organizations and up to $75,000 for community governments, Indigenous governments, and Indigenous development corporations. It supports projects such as heating, lighting, ventilation, hot water, and low-flow water improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Environment
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Building energy upgrades
- Heating and controls
- Lighting or lighting controls
- Hot water or low-flow devices
- Ventilation and controls
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Contractor or supplier quotes
- Information on existing and new systems
- Building energy audit documentation, for community governments where applicable
- Final paid invoices and receipts after project completion
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses and non-profit organizations with owned or leased assets in the Northwest Territories, including Indigenous development corporations.
- Community governments in the Northwest Territories
- Indigenous governments in the Northwest Territories that are not community governments
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside the Northwest Territories
- Projects already funded by another AEA program
- Projects already funded by the GNWT Department of Infrastructure
- Projects funded by certain other federal or federally funded programs
Eligible expenses
- Materials and shipping for the upgrade
- Installation costs
- Project management services from a third-party contractor
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Installation of systems that burn fossil fuels
Eligible geographic areas
- Northwest Territories
Selection criteria
- Environmental benefits, including greenhouse gas reductions
- Potential energy savings
- Financial savings
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the pre-approval form
- Complete the applicant information and energy upgrade details.
- Attach quotes for the planned work.
- Community governments should also attach a building energy audit, if available.
- Step 2: Send the application to AEA
- Submit the pre-approval form and supporting quotes to AEA.
- Wait for contact from an AEA Energy Advisor if more information is needed.
- Step 3: Receive pre-approval and complete the work
- Review the signed pre-approval copy if approved.
- Finish the building upgrades within 4 months of pre-approval, unless an extension is requested before the deadline.
- Step 4: Submit completion documents
- Sign and return the form after the work is finished.
- Send paid invoices and receipts to AEA.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by AEA after submission of the pre-approval package.
- An AEA Energy Advisor contacts the applicant for project discussion and any additional information needed.
- If approved, a signed pre-approval copy is sent to the applicant.
- AEA verifies the completed work against the pre-approval before issuing payment.
- Rebate payment is issued within 6 weeks after confirmation of the details.
Additional information
- Funding is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Pre-approval is required to secure rebate funding.
- Applications are considered received only when complete and supported by all required documents.
- The program is funded by the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Building Improvements Program Program
What is the Building Improvements Program?
This program offers rebates for building energy upgrades in the Northwest Territories, with up to $50,000 for most businesses and non-profit organizations and up to $75,000 for community governments, Indigenous governments, and Indigenous development corporations. It supports projects such as heating, lighting, ventilation, hot water, and low-flow water improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Building Improvements Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Building Improvements Program program?
To be eligible for the Building Improvements Program program, you must:
Project must be technically feasible.
Project must comply with program requirements.
Pre-approval is required before work starts.
What expenses are eligible under Building Improvements Program?
Building energy upgrades
Heating and controls
Lighting or lighting controls
Hot water or low-flow devices
Ventilation and controls
Who can I contact for more information about the Building Improvements Program?
You can contact Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA) by email at info@aea.nt.ca or by phone at (867)920-3333.
Where is the Building Improvements Program available?
The Building Improvements Program program is available the province of Northwest Territories.
Is the Building Improvements Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Building Improvements Program is a Other Support