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Emissions Performance Standards program
Ontario emissions limits for large industrial facilities
Last Update: May 23, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
- Closing date : December 31, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Ontario’s program sets greenhouse gas emissions performance standards for large industrial facilities. It supports emissions reductions and covers registration, compliance, and reporting for eligible industrial operations.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
- Closing date : December 31, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
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
- Registration of large industrial facilities under the EPS program
- Assessment of industrial activities for possible program inclusion
- Ongoing compliance with greenhouse gas emissions limits
- Reporting and verification of annual GHG emissions
Documents Needed
- Notice of Intention to register
- EPS Facility Registration form
- Letter of Authorization
- Facility boundaries map
- Support document confirming registration information
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Manufacturing facilities
- Resource sector facilities
- Electricity generation facilities
Who is not eligible
- Facilities whose industrial activity is not listed in Schedule 2
- Facilities that do not meet the emissions threshold
- Facilities that are not EPS facilities
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit notice of intention
- Email the ministry to start the registration process.
- Provide the required facility identification information.
- Step 2: Complete the registration package
- Fill in the registration form provided by the ministry.
- Sign the Letter of Authorization.
- Step 3: Send the package to the ministry
- Return the completed and signed package by email.
- Step 4: Receive registration confirmation
- Wait for the Director’s notice and registration certificate.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the ministry for completeness and eligibility.
- The ministry may request additional information before deciding.
- Approved applicants receive written confirmation of registration.
- Facilities must keep complying with reporting and recordkeeping obligations after registration.
Additional information
- The program is administered by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
- Facilities may need to maintain registration records for seven years.
- Information updates must be reported within 30 days of a change.
- Registered facilities can use EPS Online to view compliance information.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Emissions Performance Standards program Program
What is the Emissions Performance Standards program?
Ontario’s program sets greenhouse gas emissions performance standards for large industrial facilities. It supports emissions reductions and covers registration, compliance, and reporting for eligible industrial operations.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 31, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Emissions Performance Standards program program?
To be eligible for the Emissions Performance Standards program program, you must:
EPS facility
Covered industrial activity
Required emissions threshold
What expenses are eligible under Emissions Performance Standards program?
Registration of large industrial facilities under the EPS program
Assessment of industrial activities for possible program inclusion
Ongoing compliance with greenhouse gas emissions limits
Reporting and verification of annual GHG emissions
Who can I contact for more information about the Emissions Performance Standards program?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at EPShelp@ontario.ca or by phone at 416-314-5352.
Where is the Emissions Performance Standards program available?
The Emissions Performance Standards program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Emissions Performance Standards program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Emissions Performance Standards program is a Grant and Funding