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Fuel Savings Transportation Program
Rebates for fuel-saving upgrades in New Brunswick commercial transportation
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Reduce environmental 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
- For-profit business
- Financial cooperative
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Documents Needed
- Signed Certificate of Vehicle Registration
- Invoices and receipts or proof of payment for eligible devices and products
- Invoices and receipts or proof of payment for installation
- Signed Direct Deposit Enrolment Form
Eligibility
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
- Businesses with vehicles or trailers registered outside New Brunswick
- Businesses operating passenger vehicles or light-duty commercial vehicles
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.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Used or refurbished devices and products
- Internal labour costs
- Extended warranty costs
- Financing charges and loan interest payments
- Motor vehicle registration or inspection charges
- Provincial sales tax and HST
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Processing and Agreement
- NB Power reviews the application after submission.
- If required information is missing, NB Power contacts the applicant within 30 business days.
- Approved rebates are paid by direct deposit within 60 days, or by cheque if direct deposit details are not provided.
Additional information
- Program rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted.
- Rebates are retroactive for eligible upgrades purchased and installed on or after April 1, 2025.
- Applicants must submit the application after all work is completed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fuel Savings Transportation Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Fuel Savings Transportation 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 Fuel Savings Transportation 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.
How much funding can be received?
Fuel Savings Transportation Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Fuel Savings Transportation Program program?
To be eligible for the Fuel Savings Transportation Program program, you must:
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)
What expenses are eligible under Fuel Savings Transportation Program?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Fuel Savings Transportation Program?
You can contact Save Energy NB by email at FSTP-PECT@nbpower.com or by phone at 1-800-663-6272.
Where is the Fuel Savings Transportation Program available?
The Fuel Savings Transportation Program program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Fuel Savings Transportation Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fuel Savings Transportation Program is a Grant and Funding