How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Fuel Savings Transportation Program?

Fuel Savings Transportation Program is funded by NB Power

What are Fuel Savings Transportation Program's eligibility criterias?

Owner or authorized operator of a commercial vehicle registered in New Brunswick Vehicles must be medium or heavy duty (gross vehicle mass of 4,500 kg or more)

Fuel Savings Transportation Program

Last Update: July 22, 2025

NB, Canada

Rebates for fuel-saving upgrades in New Brunswick commercial transportation

Fuel Savings Transportation Program at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $250,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Transportation and warehousing

Grant Providers

NB Power

Program status

Open

Overview of the Fuel Savings Transportation Program program

The Fuel Savings Transportation Program provides up to $250,000 in rebates to commercial transportation businesses in New Brunswick for the purchase and installation of fuel-saving devices. This initiative aims to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by supporting eligible upgrades such as aerodynamic devices, low-rolling resistance tires, anti-idle technologies, refrigeration systems, and fuel-efficient driving technologies.

Financing terms and conditions

Up to $250,000 in total annual rebates per eligible recipient.
Aerodynamic devices: Up to 30% of purchase and installation cost, maximum $3,000 per device.
Low-rolling resistance tires: Up to 30% of purchase and installation cost, maximum $1,500 per truck or trailer.
Anti-idle technologies: Up to 50% of purchase and installation cost, maximum $6,000 per device.
Refrigeration systems: Up to 30% of purchase and installation cost, maximum $7,500 per unit; Fuel-efficient driving devices: Up to 50% of purchase and installation cost, maximum $1,000 per device.

Eligible projects & activities

Upgrading commercial vehicles and trailers with approved fuel-saving technologies.
Installation of aerodynamic devices to reduce vehicular fuel consumption.
Implementation of anti-idle systems and refrigeration units designed for fuel efficiency.
Adoption of low rolling resistance tires on eligible commercial vehicles.
Equipping vehicles with fuel-efficient driving support technologies such as speed limiters.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 105,000

Electric refrigeration unit retrofit for temperature-controlled delivery

$ 58,000

Fleet retrofit with auxiliary cab heaters and coolers

$ 80,000

Speed limiter and telematics upgrade for all heavy vehicles

$ 116,000

Comprehensive fuel-saving upgrades for municipal transport fleet

$ 67,000

Fleetwide replacement with low rolling resistance super single tires

$ 73,000

Installation of aerodynamic trailer skirts and rear boat tails

Eligibility criteria of the Fuel Savings Transportation Program program

The applicant must be the owner or an authorized operator of a commercial transportation business in New Brunswick.
The business must operate medium or heavy-duty commercial vehicles (gross vehicle mass of 4,500 kg or more), including truck trailers and semi-trailers, registered in New Brunswick.
Eligible upgrades and devices must be purchased from a New Brunswick retailer or distributor and installed by an accredited professional.
All equipment must be new and installed on or after April 1, 2025.

Who is eligible?

Commercial transportation businesses operating in New Brunswick
Owners or authorized operators of medium or heavy-duty commercial vehicles registered in New Brunswick

Who is not eligible

Companies whose vehicles or trailers are registered outside of New Brunswick.
Businesses that operate only passenger vehicles or light-duty commercial vehicles (with a gross vehicle mass less than 4,500 kg).

Eligible expenses

Purchase of new eligible aerodynamic devices such as side skirts, underbody fairings, rear fairings (boat tails), trailer top/side deflectors/fairings, cab roof deflector/fairings, and reducers.
Purchase of new low rolling resistance tires, including dual tires and wide-base single tires, for trucks or trailers.
Purchase of new anti-idle technologies, such as auxiliary power units and auxiliary bunk/cab heaters and coolers.
Purchase of new electric refrigeration units for commercial vehicles and trailers.
Purchase of new fuel-efficient driving devices, such as speed limiters.
Installation costs by an accredited professional for eligible devices and products.

Eligible geographic areas

New Brunswick

How to apply to the Fuel Savings Transportation Program program

Check eligibility requirements

Review the program guidelines to understand eligibility requirements for applicants and vehicles
Contact NB Power staff if you are unsure about your eligibility
Confirm that your business and vehicles are registered in New Brunswick and meet all criteria

Purchase and install equipment

Purchase eligible fuel-saving devices and products from a retailer or distributor in New Brunswick
Ensure that all devices and products are new and not used or refurbished
Have the equipment installed by an accredited professional
Keep detailed receipts and proof of payment for both purchase and installation

Submit rebate application

Complete the online rebate application form available through the program
Attach required documents: certificate of vehicle registration, purchase and installation receipts, direct deposit enrolment form
Submit your application only after all devices and installations are completed

Application review by NB Power

NB Power reviews your application and supporting documents
If information or documents are missing, you will be contacted within 30 business days
Your application will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis

Receive rebate payment

If approved, receive the rebate by direct deposit within 60 days
If direct deposit is not set up, payment will be sent by cheque to the specified mailing address

Additional information

Program rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis until allocated funds are depleted.
There is an annual cap of $250,000 in rebates per eligible recipient.
Rebates are available retroactively for upgrades purchased and installed on or after April 1, 2025, until March 31, 2026.
All eligible devices and products must be purchased new from New Brunswick retailers or distributors and installed by an accredited professional.

Contact NB Power

FSTP-PECT@nbpower.com

1-800-663-6272

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