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Emissions Performance Program
Supports emissions reduction in industrial facilities
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Eligible industrial facilities that are registered in the Emissions Performance Standards Program, have purchased Excess Emissions Units, and do not generate electricity as their primary industrial activity.
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Overview
The Emissions Performance Program supports eligible industrial facilities through non-competitive funding to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It funds capital and study-based projects such as stationary and mobile equipment retrofits, building envelope upgrades, heat recovery, industrial process changes, carbon capture and storage, and clean electricity or low-carbon fuel production for own use.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
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
- Stationary equipment retrofits for energy efficiency and fuel switching, mobile equipment retrofits for energy efficiency and fuel switching, building envelope upgrades, heat recovery, industrial process changes, carbon capture and storage, and clean electricity or low-carbon fuel production for own use.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible industrial facilities that are registered in the Emissions Performance Standards Program, have purchased Excess Emissions Units, and do not generate electricity as their primary industrial activity.
Additional information
- The program is non-competitive and is funded by compliance payments collected through the Emissions Performance Standards regulation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Emissions Performance Program Program
What is the Emissions Performance Program?
The Emissions Performance Program supports eligible industrial facilities through non-competitive funding to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It funds capital and study-based projects such as stationary and mobile equipment retrofits, building envelope upgrades, heat recovery, industrial process changes, carbon capture and storage, and clean electricity or low-carbon fuel production for own use.
How much funding can be received?
Emissions Performance Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Emissions Performance Program program?
To be eligible for the Emissions Performance Program program, you must:
Facilities must be registered in the Emissions Performance Standards Program.
Facilities must have purchased Excess Emissions Units.
Facilities must not generate electricity as their primary industrial activity.
What expenses are eligible under Emissions Performance Program?
Stationary equipment retrofits for energy efficiency and fuel switching, mobile equipment retrofits for energy efficiency and fuel switching, building envelope upgrades, heat recovery, industrial process changes, carbon capture and storage, and clean electricity or low-carbon fuel production for own use.
Who can I contact for more information about the Emissions Performance Program?
You can contact Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks by email at EPPInfo@ontario.ca.
Where is the Emissions Performance Program available?
The Emissions Performance Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Emissions Performance Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Emissions Performance Program is a Grant and Funding