Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program

• Signed Program Agreement
• Statement of Work
• Request for Payment
• Direct Deposit Enrolment Form
• Proof of payment and supporting invoices

Who is eligible?

• Organizations that own, manage, or lease eligible buildings.
• NB Power customers with commercial or institutional buildings classified under the General Service 1 (GS1) or General Service 2 (GS2) Rate schedule, and non-NB Power customers in a similar customer class.
• Owners or operators of municipally owned buildings, agricultural buildings, and places of worship.
• Owners or operators of multi-unit residential buildings that have 3 or more units and mixed-use commercial/residential buildings.
• Multi-building owners with similar building types, such as franchisees, drug store chains, and food chains.

Who is not eligible

• Manufacturing facilities, including attached warehouses and facilities.
• Residential buildings such as houses, duplexes, and townhouses.
• Federally owned buildings.

Eligible expenses

• External project management costs.
• Purchase and installation of approved equipment.
• Removal or decommissioning of replaced equipment.
• Required inspections and delivery-related shipping, customs, and transport costs.
• Consulting and specialized services directly tied to project design and installation.

• Funds are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis, subject to available program budget.

• Step 1: Contact an approved Energy Management Service Provider or Specialized Service Provider
  • Schedule an energy audit or feasibility study.
  • The provider prepares the report and submits the application on your behalf.
• Step 2: Return the Program Agreement
  • Sign and send the Program Agreement included in the welcome kit.
  • Submit proof of payment for the audit or study if required.
• Step 3: Submit the Statement of Work
  • Choose the measures to be implemented from the audit or study.
  • Complete and email the signed Statement of Work for approval.
• Step 4: Wait for approval and complete the work
  • Do not begin work before written approval is received.
  • Carry out the approved upgrades after approval.
• Step 5: Submit the Request for Payment
  • Send the signed payment request with invoices and supporting documents.
  • Include the direct deposit form if applicable.

• NB Power reviews the application submitted on the participant’s behalf and emails a welcome kit.
• NB Power reviews the completed Statement of Work and provides notification of approval within 45 days.
• A member of NB Power's staff may perform a site visit to confirm the installation of the energy efficiency measures.
• After a technical review by NB Power, the Request for Payment is approved and sent for payment; this process can take up to 90 days.
• Once NB Power has approved the claim and invoices, the incentive for energy efficient upgrades will be issued within 60 days.

• The participant is responsible for ensuring that the selected professional has the necessary training, credentials and experience suitable for their business.
• A FREE Energy Walk-Through is available to help identify quick hits for energy-efficient upgrades and possible rebates.
• The Technical Reference Manual provides details on how NB Power calculates energy savings for installation of eligible equipment.
• If a completed Direct Deposit Enrolment Form has not been received when the incentive is processed, a cheque will be issued to the mailing address on record.