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Fuel Savings Transportation Program
Last Update: March 4, 2026
New Brunswick, Canada
Rebates for fuel-saving upgrades in New Brunswick commercial transportation
Grant and Funding
Overview
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Activities funded
- 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:
$ 116,000
Comprehensive fuel-saving upgrades for municipal transport fleet
$ 80,000
Speed limiter and telematics upgrade for all heavy vehicles
$ 58,000
Fleet retrofit with auxiliary cab heaters and coolers
$ 73,000
Installation of aerodynamic trailer skirts and rear boat tails
$ 105,000
Electric refrigeration unit retrofit for temperature-controlled delivery
$ 67,000
Fleetwide replacement with low rolling resistance super single tires
Eligibility
- 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
1
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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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.
Contacts
FSTP-PECT@nbpower.com
1-800-663-6272
