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Commercial Energy Optimization Program
Energy efficiency support for commercial customers
Last Update: May 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 31, 2026
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
Commercial customers can receive support for energy efficiency upgrades and consulting services. The program offers up to $200,000 in incentives for eligible electricity and natural gas savings, as well as support for project development and implementation.
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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
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : July 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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 efficiency consulting and project development support.
- Energy efficiency retrofits and equipment upgrades.
- Energy support, coaching, and training for commercial facilities.
- Implementation of projects that reduce electricity or natural gas consumption.
Documents Needed
- Signed Participant Agreement
- Quotation for proposed equipment or lighting
- Equipment specification sheets
- Custom Incentives Workbook or Prescriptive Incentive Workbook
- Energy savings calculations and supporting documentation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial customers in Saskatchewan.
- Office buildings, retail stores, and restaurants.
- Multi-family residential buildings.
- Hospitality, public, institutional, and healthcare facilities.
Who is not eligible
- Industrial facilities.
- Facilities primarily used for manufacturing, processing of goods, or extraction of raw materials.
Eligible expenses
- Equipment purchase and installation costs.
- External labour for installation.
- Supplier equipment costs.
- Costs to dispose of or decommission replaced equipment.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- New construction measures.
- Renewable energy implementation measures.
- Fuel switching measures.
- Emergency replacements for non-functional equipment.
- Projects for facilities used primarily for manufacturing, processing goods, or extracting raw materials.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility after submission.
- Pre-approved projects receive an estimated incentive amount before implementation starts.
- After project completion, a post-project submission is reviewed to confirm the final incentive amount.
- Payment is issued after final approval of the completed project.
Additional information
- The program is administered by SaskPower and SaskEnergy with CLEAResult.
- Free consulting support is available for participating businesses.
- Businesses can apply for multiple projects.
- The program is funded through the Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative (DRAI) for support services.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Commercial Energy Optimization Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Commercial Energy Optimization Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Commercial Energy Optimization Program?
Commercial customers can receive support for energy efficiency upgrades and consulting services. The program offers up to $200,000 in incentives for eligible electricity and natural gas savings, as well as support for project development and implementation.
How much funding can be received?
Commercial Energy Optimization Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Commercial Energy Optimization Program program?
To be eligible for the Commercial Energy Optimization Program program, you must:
Commercial customer on SaskPower grid.
Project must reduce electricity or natural gas use.
Applicant must control the facility or measures.
What expenses are eligible under Commercial Energy Optimization Program?
Energy efficiency consulting and project development support.
Energy efficiency retrofits and equipment upgrades.
Energy support, coaching, and training for commercial facilities.
Implementation of projects that reduce electricity or natural gas consumption.
Who can I contact for more information about the Commercial Energy Optimization Program?
You can contact SaskPower by email at SaskPowerCEOP@clearesult.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Commercial Energy Optimization Program available?
The Commercial Energy Optimization Program program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Commercial Energy Optimization Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Commercial Energy Optimization Program is a Grant and Funding