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Expanded Energy Management Program
Energy management support for Ontario facilities
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 250,000
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Expanded Energy Management Program supports eligible industrial, commercial and institutional organizations in Ontario with funding to improve energy performance. It can cover an energy manager, Strategic Energy Management support, and up to $250,000 for installation of an energy management information system for industrial facilities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Attract or retain talent
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
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Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Hiring a dedicated energy manager.
- Participating in Strategic Energy Management coaching, cohorts and curriculum to identify and implement long-term energy-saving opportunities.
- Installing an energy management information system (EMIS).
- Taking part in free training on EEM program offerings, EMIS and sustaining operational energy savings.
Documents Needed
- Completed, signed Application.
- An additional document with the facility information above, if more than five facilities are listed.
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Expanded Energy Management Program content updated
The grant content now presents a public program overview with eligibility, funding, FAQs, and document links instead of the detailed application form and participant agreement text.
The Expanded Energy Management Program content now shows a public program overview with application intake guidance, eligibility rules, funding descriptions, FAQs, and linked program documents. The new material also adds support paths for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities, including Energy Manager support up to $100,000 per facility per year, EMIS funding up to $250,000, and a note that industrial activities funded by NRCan must be completed by March 31, 2027. The application instructions now direct applicants to submit a contact form for an initial assessment call, and the page identifies Ontario eligibility, utility-grid connection requirements, facility data thresholds, and combined-facility rules. It also shows a call for submissions for the 2026 Energy Management Excellence awards with a deadline of Tuesday, July 10 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industrial organizations and facilities in Ontario.
- Commercial organizations and facilities in Ontario.
- Institutional organizations and facilities in Ontario.
- Large institutions, municipalities, and hospitals.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants that are insolvent.
Eligible expenses
- Salary and benefits for the Energy Manager.
- Direct costs associated with hiring the Energy Manager, such as advertising and recruiting.
- Annual professional membership dues required to keep a professional status recognized by law.
- Fees for professional training.
- For EMIS Measures, the cost of the equipment purchased, cost of labour for equipment installed by a third party, and costs to prepare the Project M&V Plan.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Solar PV installations.
- Study funding, including pinch analysis and process integration studies.
- Behind-the-meter generation, including renewable energy generation, measures that go into service before the Cohort kick-off workshop, and fuel-switching and efficient electrification projects.
- Measures funded by another IESO Save on Energy Program or any other program funded by the Government of Ontario and or the ratepayers or taxpayers of Ontario.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
How to apply
- Fill out and submit the contact form.
- A Save On Energy delivery agent will contact you to book an initial assessment call.
- Submit a completed Application to the IESO to participate in the Energy Manager Program.
- If more than five facilities are to be listed, include an additional document with the facility information above when submitting the Application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed as they are received.
- Only complete Applications satisfying all eligibility criteria will receive funding, if available.
- Funding is provided on a rolling basis until exhausted.
- If accepted, the IESO will issue the Applicant a written Notice of Approval.
- The Participant Agreement becomes binding upon issuance of the written Notice of Approval, and the Participant must be party to a valid, approved Participant Agreement to receive incentives and Energy Management Support Services.
Additional information
- Financial support for industrial facilities is provided by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) as part of its Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Expanded Energy Management Program Program
What is the Expanded Energy Management Program?
The Expanded Energy Management Program supports eligible industrial, commercial and institutional organizations in Ontario with funding to improve energy performance. It can cover an energy manager, Strategic Energy Management support, and up to $250,000 for installation of an energy management information system for industrial facilities.
How much funding can be received?
Expanded Energy Management Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Expanded Energy Management Program program?
To be eligible for the Expanded Energy Management Program program, you must:
The participant must manage and operate or own eligible facilities, depending on the program stream, and must not be insolvent.
Eligible facilities must be connected to the IESO-Controlled Grid or a Distribution System.
Facilities must meet the minimum energy data and consumption thresholds for the selected program stream.
What expenses are eligible under Expanded Energy Management Program?
Salary and benefits for the Energy Manager.
Direct costs associated with hiring the Energy Manager, such as advertising and recruiting.
Annual professional membership dues required to keep a professional status recognized by law.
Fees for professional training.
For EMIS Measures, the cost of the equipment purchased, cost of labour for equipment installed by a third party, and costs to prepare the Project M&V Plan.
Who can I contact for more information about the Expanded Energy Management Program?
You can contact Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) by email at SEM@ieso.ca or by phone at 905 403-6900.
Where is the Expanded Energy Management Program available?
The Expanded Energy Management Program program is available the province of Ontario.