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Energy efficiency for industry – Industrial Facility Track
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Supports energy efficiency upgrades for Canadian industrial facilities
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Energy Efficiency for Industry – Industrial Facility Track provides up to $5 million per proposal to support Canadian industrial facilities in implementing energy efficiency and energy management solutions. Eligible activities include workforce training, energy assessments and audits, hiring energy managers, establishing energy management systems, and investing in non-emitting retrofit capital projects.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Optimize production processes
- Obtain certifications
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 26, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Activities funded
- Training programs to develop workforce expertise in industrial energy management.
- Conducting energy assessments and audits to identify efficiency opportunities.
- Employment of energy managers to guide energy-saving initiatives and manage energy performance.
- Implementation of certified energy management systems to systematically improve energy efficiency.
- Retrofit and upgrade projects that reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in existing industrial facilities.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 32,000
Upgrading energy systems for eco-friendly manufacturing facility modernization
$ 21,500
Implementing workplace mental health supports for frontline social workers
$ 29,900
Launching a digital retail platform for local organic food producers
$ 19,000
Refitting a small general store to improve accessibility and safety
$ 29,000
Equipping a small bakery for gluten-free production line certification
$ 30,500
Expanding a cultural centre with multimedia exhibitions and accessibility improvements
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a Canadian industrial facility engaged in energy-consuming processes that transform materials or substances into new products.
- The project must implement energy efficiency or energy management solutions within the facility.
- The applicant must submit a complete application through the NRCan online portal by the specified deadline.
Who is eligible?
- Canadian industrial facilities engaged in energy-consuming processes that transform materials or substances into new products
- Indigenous organizations operating industrial facilities within the qualifying criteria
- Not-for-profit organizations managing eligible industrial facilities
Who is not eligible
- Companies undertaking new construction projects.
- Businesses seeking investments for fleet vehicles not used directly for industrial processes.
- Companies focused on lighting, warehouse, or building envelope projects.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits of employees of the eligible recipient, related to the project.
- Professional services, such as consulting or technical expertise fees directly linked to eligible activities.
- License fees required for project execution.
- Data purchases needed for implementing the project.
- Certification costs associated with approved energy management activities.
- Regulatory compliance and inspection costs related to the project.
- Construction insurance required for project implementation.
- Permits essential for project execution.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canadian industrial facilities
Selection criteria
- Awareness and uptake of industrial energy efficiency and energy management.
- Expected outcomes and benefits of the project.
- Assessment of risks and proposed mitigation measures.
How to apply
1
Request the application package
- Email NRCan to request the Application Guide, Project Workbook, CIPEC Leader letter, and Application Form
- Ensure you have received all necessary documentation before proceeding
2
Access the online portal
- Visit NRCan's online portal
- Register for an account or log in using your existing credentials
3
Complete your application
- Fill out the proposal information as required in the application package
- Upload all necessary supporting documents as per instructions
4
Submit your application
- Verify all parts of your application are complete and accurate
- Submit your proposal via the online portal before the deadline
Additional information
- Application packages are available upon request by email.
- All applications must be submitted exclusively through NRCan’s online portal.
- The closing date for Round 3 applications is Friday, September 26, 2025 at 8pm (EST).
- More details on eligible costs are included in the application package.
