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Business Lighting Program
Funding for energy-efficient lighting upgrades
Latest source updateLast Update: July 9, 2026Latest change: The Manitoba Schools Lighting Initiative is now closed for its first intake phase, and schools are being directed to submit an Expression of Interest for a future selection period.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 9, 2026
Latest change: The Manitoba Schools Lighting Initiative is now closed for its first intake phase, and schools are being directed to submit an Expression of Interest for a future selection period.
Business Lighting Program update
The Business Lighting Program page now says the first intake phase of the Manitoba Schools Lighting Initiative is closed. Schools are still invited to submit an Expression of Interest, which will be reviewed for a future selection period. The Customer Bonus and Supplier Bonus wording was updated slightly, but the visible amounts and deadline remain $100 for the Supplier Bonus and March 31, 2027 for both bonuses; the supplier bonus still applies to applications completed on behalf of the customer.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
March 31, 2025
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Financial incentives support energy-efficient lighting upgrades in business buildings. Eligible projects include LED lamps, LED fixtures, backlit signs, and lighting controls, with incentives up to $1,000/kW.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Energy-efficient lighting upgrades in business buildings.
- Installation of eligible LED lamps and fixtures.
- Installation of lighting controls and LED backlit signs.
Documents Needed
- Completion Declaration
- Itemized invoice
- Spec sheet
- Material quote
- Building diagram or sign diagram, when required
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial businesses
- Industrial businesses
- Agricultural businesses
- Building owners
- Registered Efficiency Manitoba suppliers applying for a customer
Who is not eligible
- Residential buildings
- Applicants submitting work already paid for
- Customers applying for the supplier bonus on their own
Eligible expenses
- Eligible LED lamps, fixtures, backlit signs, and lighting controls.
- Associated labour costs for approved lighting upgrades.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that have already been paid.
- LED screw-in lamp incentives for applications submitted after March 31, 2025.
- Work started or materials purchased before approval.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application
- Determine lighting requirements.
- Gather owner, site, and lighting system details.
- Log into myEM to start the application.
- Step 2: Submit application
- Complete and submit the online application.
- Applications may be submitted by the building owner or by a supplier on the owner’s behalf.
- Step 3: Wait for approval
- Efficiency Manitoba reviews the application.
- Receive approval by email before starting work.
- Step 4: Complete project and submit documents
- Purchase and install the lighting after approval.
- Submit completion documents in myEM.
- Step 5: Receive incentive
- Efficiency Manitoba reviews completion documents.
- The incentive is then issued to the indicated payee.
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed by Efficiency Manitoba after submission.
- Approval is sent by email before work can begin.
- After installation, completion documents are reviewed.
- Incentive payment is issued after completion documents are verified.
- The Manitoba Schools Lighting Initiative will review and evaluate Expressions of Interest during a future selection period.
Additional information
- Customer and supplier bonuses are available until March 31, 2027.
- Applications can be submitted online or by PDF form.
- A small business may qualify for enhanced incentives through the Small Business Program.
- Efficiency Manitoba may conduct pre- and post-inspections.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Business Lighting Program Program
What is the Business Lighting Program?
Financial incentives support energy-efficient lighting upgrades in business buildings. Eligible projects include LED lamps, LED fixtures, backlit signs, and lighting controls, with incentives up to $1,000/kW.
Who is eligible for the Business Lighting Program program?
To be eligible for the Business Lighting Program program, you must:
Business-use building
Eligible lighting upgrade
Code-compliant installation
What expenses are eligible under Business Lighting Program?
Energy-efficient lighting upgrades in business buildings.
Installation of eligible LED lamps and fixtures.
Installation of lighting controls and LED backlit signs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Business Lighting Program?
You can contact Efficiency Manitoba by email at lighting@efficiencyMB.ca or by phone at 204-944-8181.
Where is the Business Lighting Program available?
The Business Lighting Program program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Business Lighting Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Business Lighting Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Business Lighting Program?
Business Lighting Program is funded by Efficiency Manitoba