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Expanded Energy Management Program (Commercial & Institutional)
Energy management support for organizations
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports commercial and institutional organizations in improving energy management practices at their facilities. It offers funding for strategic energy management and energy manager activities, with incentives of up to $100,000 per funding period for performance and up to $100,000 per funding period for energy manager support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Strategic energy management participation through a cohort
- Hiring and using an Energy Manager to improve energy performance
- Implementation of energy-saving measures at eligible facilities
- Energy management planning, monitoring, and reporting
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Facility energy data for at least 12 consecutive months
- Project Register
- Annual Report
- Any other information requested for technical review
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial customers
- Institutional customers
- Organizations managing eligible Ontario facilities
Who is not eligible
- Insolvent organizations
- Businesses that are not commercial or institutional customers
Eligible expenses
- Energy Manager hiring costs, including salary and benefits
- Direct hiring costs such as advertising and recruiting
- Professional membership dues required to maintain status
- Professional training fees
- Eligible energy management support products, with reimbursement available in some cases
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Measures funded by another IESO program or another Ontario public funding program
- Behind-the-meter generation, including renewable energy generation
- Measures that start before the cohort kick-off workshop
- Fuel-switching and efficient electrification projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- The IESO reviews the application and may reject it at its sole discretion.
- If approved, the applicant receives a written Notice of Approval by email.
- The application becomes binding only after the Notice of Approval is issued.
- Reports and project information are reviewed through technical review and may need revisions before approval.
- Payments depend on approval of required reports and completion of program obligations.
Additional information
- The program is delivered by the IESO.
- Participation requires a written Notice of Approval.
- Applicants must provide consent for technical review and audits.
- The program follows Ontario law and Ontario jurisdiction.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Expanded Energy Management Program (Commercial & Institutional) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Expanded Energy Management Program (Commercial & Institutional). 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 (Commercial & Institutional)?
This program supports commercial and institutional organizations in improving energy management practices at their facilities. It offers funding for strategic energy management and energy manager activities, with incentives of up to $100,000 per funding period for performance and up to $100,000 per funding period for energy manager support.
How much funding can be received?
Expanded Energy Management Program (Commercial & Institutional) Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Expanded Energy Management Program (Commercial & Institutional) program?
To be eligible for the Expanded Energy Management Program (Commercial & Institutional) program, you must:
Commercial or institutional customer
Non-insolvent applicant
Facility with 12 months of energy data
What expenses are eligible under Expanded Energy Management Program (Commercial & Institutional)?
Strategic energy management participation through a cohort
Hiring and using an Energy Manager to improve energy performance
Implementation of energy-saving measures at eligible facilities
Energy management planning, monitoring, and reporting
Who can I contact for more information about the Expanded Energy Management Program (Commercial & Institutional)?
You can contact Save on Energy (SOE) by email at customer.relations@ieso.ca or by phone at 905 403-6900.
Where is the Expanded Energy Management Program (Commercial & Institutional) available?
The Expanded Energy Management Program (Commercial & Institutional) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Expanded Energy Management Program (Commercial & Institutional) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Expanded Energy Management Program (Commercial & Institutional) is a Grant and Funding