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Business Rebate Program
Supports business energy efficiency upgrades in New Brunswick
Latest source updateLast Update: September 27, 2026Latest change: New program terms now require pre-approval before purchase, limit eligibility to specified industrial or commercial customers, and add direct-deposit enrolment instructions.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 27, 2026
Latest change: New program terms now require pre-approval before purchase, limit eligibility to specified industrial or commercial customers, and add direct-deposit enrolment instructions.
Terms and direct deposit instructions added
The Business Rebate Program now shows formal terms and conditions that make pre-approval mandatory before any equipment is purchased, contracted, or installed. The published terms also narrow eligibility to specified industrial or commercial customers, require new equipment, and say site-owner authorization is needed when the participant does not own the facility. The new terms also describe claim review requirements, including audit access, seven-year record retention, and payment after final approval. A separate direct-deposit page now explains how to enrol by completing the form, uploading it securely or mailing it to NB Power, and attaching a void cheque; if no completed form is received, a cheque will be issued to the mailing address on record.
Funding available
$ 250,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Who can apply
Small Industrial, General Service I, or General Service II customers in New Brunswick.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Business Rebate Program provides 25% of eligible project costs, up to a lifetime cap of $250,000 per eligible project site, for eligible customers in New Brunswick replacing equipment with energy-efficient products. Supported upgrades include lighting, heating, cooling and ventilation, and commercial kitchen equipment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Replacing existing equipment.
- Upgrading to energy efficient products and equipment.
- Fuel switching from an existing oil heating system to an Eligible Fuel Type.
Official resources
Program guide
Application portal
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small Industrial, General Service I, or General Service II customers in New Brunswick.
- Indirect NB Power customers served by Saint John Energy, Edmundston Energy, or Perth-Andover Light Commission, if they are in a similar rate schedule or customer class.
- Non-profit and for-profit organizations, government-owned buildings, institutional buildings, mixed-use buildings, and buildings leased or owned by the participant.
- Buildings located in a First Nations community.
- Agricultural buildings, including farms; places of worship; and multi-unit residential buildings of 3 or more units under the Residential Rate Schedule.
Who is not eligible
- Customers classified under the Large Industrial Rate Schedule.
Eligible expenses
- External project management costs.
- Purchase and installation of approved equipment; disposal and decommission of equipment replaced through the program.
- Project inspections performed due to legal and regulatory requirements; shipping, delivery, duties, and other costs associated with delivery of equipment to the eligible project site.
- Fees for consultants directly involved in the design, selection, purchase, and installation of the approved measure(s), including professional, engineering, scientific, technical, management, contracting services, and training employees in the proper operation of the project.
- Additional study costs or other costs approved by NB Power, in its sole discretion.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Used or rebuilt equipment.
- Internal labour costs; extended warranty costs; financing charges; loan interest payments; legal fees.
- Land acquisition; leasing land, buildings, and other facilities; leasing equipment other than equipment directly related to the construction of an asset under the programs or a component.
- Real estate fees and related costs, including those related to easements.
- Provincial sales tax and Goods and Services tax/HST.
Selection criteria
- Incentives are offered on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted.
How to apply
- Complete and submit the online registration form.
- Develop the scope.
- Get Pre-Approval.
Processing and Agreement
- The program team may contact you to discuss your project.
- NB Power reserves the right to carry out a site visit of the facility prior to issuing pre-approval and/or prior to accepting an Incentive claim.
- NB Power reserves the right to verify purchase of energy-efficient equipment and to have reasonable access to the facility to verify equipment installed under this Program.
- Incentives paid to a Participant by NB Power are subject to financial and technical audit by NB Power.
- If we have not received a completed Direct Deposit Enrolment Form at the time your incentive is processed, a cheque will be issued to your mailing address on record.
Additional information
- Incentives are offered on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted.
- The program offers a lifetime cap of $250,000 per eligible project site.
- Direct deposit or e-Transfer options are available for incentive payments.
- A free energy walk-through is available to identify energy savings opportunities.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Business Rebate Program Program
What is the Business Rebate Program?
The Business Rebate Program provides 25% of eligible project costs, up to a lifetime cap of $250,000 per eligible project site, for eligible customers in New Brunswick replacing equipment with energy-efficient products. Supported upgrades include lighting, heating, cooling and ventilation, and commercial kitchen equipment.
How much funding can be received?
Business Rebate Program Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Business Rebate Program program?
To be eligible for the Business Rebate Program program, you must:
Must be located in New Brunswick and have authorization to approve installation at the Eligible Project Site
Must be classified under the Small Industrial, or General Service I Rate Schedule, or qualify under the Residential Rate Schedule in an eligible building category
Project must replace existing equipment, decrease energy use, and result in a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
What expenses are eligible under Business Rebate Program?
Replacing existing equipment.
Upgrading to energy efficient products and equipment.
Fuel switching from an existing oil heating system to an Eligible Fuel Type.
Who can I contact for more information about the Business Rebate Program?
You can contact Save Energy NB by email at BRP-PRE@nbpower.com or by phone at 1-800-663-6272.
Where is the Business Rebate Program available?
The Business Rebate Program program is available the province of New Brunswick.