Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program — Energy Efficiency Solutions Track

Eligibility for this grant is limited to certain types of organizations with sufficient capacity and experience.

• The applicant must be a provincial, territorial, or other government entity including utilities, or an Indigenous or registered not-for-profit organization.
• For private sector entities, applicant must be a for-profit organization such as a utility.

Who is eligible?

Provinces, territories, utilities, and Indigenous organizations with sufficient capacity and experience.

Who is not eligible

The Energy Efficiency Solutions Track does not specify industries or companies that are explicitly ineligible. However, it outlines certain restrictions to ensure projects align with defined energy efficiency and industrial objectives.

• Projects that primarily involve the construction of a new industrial or manufacturing facility.
• Investments pertaining to fleet vehicles not used directly for an industrial process, lighting, warehouse, and building envelopes.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the implementation of energy efficiency solutions in industrial operations.

• Salaries and benefits of employees of the eligible recipient.
• Professional services.
• License fees, data purchases, certification costs, regulatory compliance, and inspection costs.
• Construction insurance and permits.
• Capital expenditures toward retrofitting or upgrading existing facilities, buildings, or infrastructure that improve energy efficiency.
• Overhead expenditures for the further distribution of funds, up to 15% of eligible expenditures.

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations eligible for this Canadian grant are located within specific geographical and organizational sectors identified by the fund. Although specific provinces or regions are not explicitly listed, entities must comply with being within the jurisdiction of the Government of Canada.

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• Provinces and territories within Canada.
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• Entities recognized under Canadian jurisdiction.

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives and Canada's climate targets.

• Extent to which the project addresses energy management and measurement requirements.
• Verification and reporting requirements compliance.
• Clear identification of outcomes and benefits.
• Identification and management of risks and mitigation strategies.
• Completeness and clarity of the proposal submission.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The maximum funding amount per proposal is consistent for both for-profit and not-for-profit entities, capped at $20 million.
• The project completion date must be on or before March 31, 2027, to qualify for funding.
• Funding is only available to entities with sufficient capacity and experience, underscoring the importance of proven capability in industrial energy efficiency.