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Expanded Energy Management Program
Funding to strengthen facility energy management and efficiency initiatives
Last Update: March 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Expanded Energy Management (EEM) Program supports Ontario commercial, institutional and industrial facilities in improving energy performance and achieving long-term energy savings by funding energy management capacity and systems. It offers up to $250,000 for installing an Energy Management Information System (EMIS) for industrial sites, plus funding covering up to 50% of an energy manager’s salary to a maximum of $100,000 per facility per year and participation in Strategic Energy Management (SEM) coaching and cohorts.
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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 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
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
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring a dedicated full-time energy manager to support facility energy management and performance improvement.
- Participating in Strategic Energy Management (SEM) coaching/cohort programming to identify and implement long-term energy-saving opportunities.
- Installing an Energy Management Information System (EMIS) at an industrial facility.
- Taking part in free training related to EEM program offerings, EMIS, and sustaining operational energy savings.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial facilities
- Institutional facilities (including large institutions such as universities, colleges, school boards, municipalities, and hospitals)
- Industrial facilities
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting organizations
- Manufacturing businesses
Who is not eligible
- Facilities located outside Ontario.
- Facilities that are not connected to the IESO-controlled grid or a distribution system.
- Industrial facilities whose NAICS code does not start with one of the following: 11, 21, 22, 23, 31–33, 48, or 56.
- Organizations seeking funding for Solar PV installations (not eligible under the EEM Program).
- Organizations seeking funding for studies (e.g., pinch analysis/process integration studies) (the EEM Program does not provide study funding).
Eligible expenses
- Salary costs to employ a dedicated full-time energy manager (up to 50% of salary, to a maximum of $100,000 per facility per year).
- Costs to install an Energy Management Information System (EMIS) for industrial facilities (up to 50% of eligible project costs; incentive up to $50,000 or $250,000 depending on annual baseline energy consumption).
- Professional training fees related to hiring an energy manager (considered part of hiring costs).
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario (facilities connected to the IESO-controlled grid or a distribution system).
Additional information
- Some organizations can group up to five installations in a single application to meet the minimum consumption threshold (except for the EMIS incentive, evaluated per installation).
- Industrial activities funded by NRCan must be completed by March 31, 2027.
- For the commercial and institutional components, activities fall under the eDSM 2025-2027 framework.
- Photovoltaic (PV) solar systems are not eligible for this program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Expanded Energy Management Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Expanded Energy Management Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Expanded Energy Management Program?
The Expanded Energy Management (EEM) Program supports Ontario commercial, institutional and industrial facilities in improving energy performance and achieving long-term energy savings by funding energy management capacity and systems. It offers up to $250,000 for installing an Energy Management Information System (EMIS) for industrial sites, plus funding covering up to 50% of an energy manager’s salary to a maximum of $100,000 per facility per year and participation in Strategic Energy Management (SEM) coaching and cohorts.
How much funding can be received?
Expanded Energy Management Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Expanded Energy Management Program program?
To be eligible for the Expanded Energy Management Program program, you must:
Facility located in Ontario and connected to the IESO-controlled grid or a distribution system.
Meets minimum energy/electricity consumption thresholds with at least 12 months of consecutive data.
Industrial facilities: NAICS code starting with 11, 21, 22, 23, 31–33, 48 or 56.
What expenses are eligible under Expanded Energy Management Program?
Hiring a dedicated full-time energy manager to support facility energy management and performance improvement.
Participating in Strategic Energy Management (SEM) coaching/cohort programming to identify and implement long-term energy-saving opportunities.
Installing an Energy Management Information System (EMIS) at an industrial facility.
Taking part in free training related to EEM program offerings, EMIS, and sustaining operational energy savings.
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.
Where is the Expanded Energy Management Program available?
The Expanded Energy Management Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Expanded Energy Management Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Expanded Energy Management Program is a Grant and Funding