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Commercial Refrigeration Program
Financial support for refrigeration efficiency upgrades
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba
Overview
This program offers financial incentives for commercial refrigeration energy-efficiency upgrades. It supports equipment replacements and improvements such as display cases, walk-in box upgrades, compressors, motors, lighting, gaskets, and evaporator efficiency controllers.
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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
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
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
- Commercial refrigeration energy-efficiency upgrades
- Replacement of refrigeration equipment and components
- Improvement of display cases and walk-in boxes
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Completion declaration
- Itemized refrigeration invoices
- Supporting specification sheets or technical data, where applicable
- Certificate of Approval, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial businesses
- Industrial businesses
- Agricultural businesses
Who is not eligible
- Refrigeration vendors, manufacturers, and installers
Eligible expenses
- Energy-efficient refrigeration equipment and materials
- Installation of approved upgrades
- Related itemized equipment invoices
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects already completed before approval
- Work or purchases started before approval
- Equipment not used in a commercial, industrial, or agricultural capacity
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and must receive approval before work begins.
- After installation, the completion declaration and invoices must be submitted.
- Efficiency Manitoba reviews the submitted documents before issuing payment.
- Approved incentives are paid by cheque.
Additional information
- Pre-approval is required before purchasing equipment or starting work.
- Approved incentive amounts are finalized after review of completion paperwork and invoices.
- Payment is issued by cheque after approved expenses are confirmed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Commercial Refrigeration Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Commercial Refrigeration 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 Refrigeration Program?
This program offers financial incentives for commercial refrigeration energy-efficiency upgrades. It supports equipment replacements and improvements such as display cases, walk-in box upgrades, compressors, motors, lighting, gaskets, and evaporator efficiency controllers.
Who is eligible for the Commercial Refrigeration Program program?
To be eligible for the Commercial Refrigeration Program program, you must:
Building owner or authorized representative
Energy account holder
Commercial use of equipment
What expenses are eligible under Commercial Refrigeration Program?
Commercial refrigeration energy-efficiency upgrades
Replacement of refrigeration equipment and components
Improvement of display cases and walk-in boxes
Who can I contact for more information about the Commercial Refrigeration Program?
You can contact Efficiency Manitoba by email at Refrigeration@EfficiencyMB.ca or by phone at 1-204-944-8181.
Where is the Commercial Refrigeration Program available?
The Commercial Refrigeration Program program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Commercial Refrigeration Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Commercial Refrigeration Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Commercial Refrigeration Program?
Commercial Refrigeration Program is funded by Efficiency Manitoba