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Equipment Upgrades Program

Sarnia business energy incentives

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Funding available
$ 200 - $ 200,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Point Edward, Sarnia, Ontario
Who can apply
General service rate class customers in Sarnia, Brights Grove and Point Edward.
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Overview

Sarnia Saves: For Business offers general service rate class customers in Sarnia, Brights Grove and Point Edward incentives for energy-efficient natural gas equipment upgrades, with prescriptive incentives covering up to 100% of project costs. Eligible options include air curtains, condensing make-up air units and hybrid rooftop units.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$200,000
Minimum funding
$200
Maximum share of project costs
100%
Financing goals
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Increase operational productivity
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Point Edward, Sarnia
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

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Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • General service rate class customers in Sarnia, Brights Grove and Point Edward.
  • Any size and type of business can qualify, from small local businesses to large industrial operations and more.

Eligible expenses

  • Air curtains for pedestrian doors.
  • Dock door seals.
  • Condensing make-up air units.
  • Ozone laundry systems.
  • Demand control ventilation, energy recovery ventilators, heat recovery ventilators and hybrid rooftop units.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Air curtains for shipping doors are no longer available through Sarnia Saves.
  • Destratification fans are no longer available through Sarnia Saves.
  • Demand control kitchen ventilation is no longer available through Sarnia Saves.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Sarnia
  • Brights Grove
  • Point Edward
  • Postal codes N7S, N7T, N7V, N7W, N7X and N0N 1C0 that are north of Hwy 25 and west of Hwy 26

Activities funded

  • Energy-efficient natural gas equipment upgrades.
  • Custom projects for building automation systems, ventilation equipment, control upgrades and heat recovery.

How to apply

  • Complete the online intake form.

Documents Needed

  • Form to record existing deteriorated seal gap measurements.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications will be approved subject to eligibility, equipment availability and remaining funding.

Additional information

  • Complimentary expert support is available.
  • An Energy Solutions Advisor can help identify and prioritize energy-efficiency opportunities.
  • Support is available to translate opportunities into measurable savings.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Equipment Upgrades Program Program

What is the Equipment Upgrades Program?

Sarnia Saves: For Business offers general service rate class customers in Sarnia, Brights Grove and Point Edward incentives for energy-efficient natural gas equipment upgrades, with prescriptive incentives covering up to 100% of project costs. Eligible options include air curtains, condensing make-up air units and hybrid rooftop units.

How much funding can be received?

Equipment Upgrades Program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Equipment Upgrades Program program?

To be eligible for the Equipment Upgrades Program program, you must: General service rate class customers in Sarnia, Brights Grove and Point Edward. Any size and type of business can qualify.

What expenses are eligible under Equipment Upgrades Program?

Air curtains for pedestrian doors. Dock door seals. Condensing make-up air units. Ozone laundry systems. Demand control ventilation, energy recovery ventilators, heat recovery ventilators and hybrid rooftop units.

Who can I contact for more information about the Equipment Upgrades Program?

You can contact Enbridge Gas by email at energyservices@enbridge.com or by phone at 1-866-844-9994.

Where is the Equipment Upgrades Program available?

The Equipment Upgrades Program program is available the province of Ontario.