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New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Energy-efficient new construction in New Brunswick
Latest source updateLast Update: August 11, 2026Latest change: The program page now shows new incentive details, an embodied carbon training funding section, and a new enquiry form for support.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 11, 2026
Latest change: The program page now shows new incentive details, an embodied carbon training funding section, and a new enquiry form for support.
New incentives and contact options added
The program page now shows new incentive details, including up to $10,000 per building for energy modelling, biomass-related incentives, and construction implementation incentives. It also adds a new funding section for embodied carbon training, expanding the program’s scope beyond the main new-construction incentive offer. A new enquiry form is now available for program questions, and the page also adds a direct Register Online link. Several supporting forms were updated as well, including the Construction Implementation Request for Payment Form, which now notes that incremental construction energy-efficiency costs are required and may cap the incentive for NECB sector buildings.
Funding available
$ 250,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
The New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program offers incentives for eligible commercial and industrial new construction projects in New Brunswick, including up to $10,000 per building for energy modelling. It supports new building construction, additions, and deep retrofits that reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New building construction
- Additions to existing building structures
- Deep retrofits of all building systems except the structural components
- Energy modelling
- Building project implementation
Documents Needed
- Online registration form
- Energy modelling proposal from an approved provider
- Completed Implementation Incentive Pre-Approval Form
- Energy modelling reports and supporting documents, construction drawings and specifications, and an updated construction schedule
- Request for Payment Form and the final Energy Model Report and supporting documents, reflecting as-built drawings or final construction documents such as change orders
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private companies
- Non-profits
- Campuses
- First Nations
Who is not eligible
- Federally owned buildings, provincially owned buildings, and municipal buildings
- Buildings heated using oil or other fuels with greenhouse gas emissions greater than or equal to oil
- Temporary structures
- Residential projects that are eligible for the New Home Energy Savings Program
- Retrofits that do not replace all systems that impact operational energy consumption
Eligible expenses
- External project management costs and consultant fees directly involved in the design, selection, purchase, and installation of the approved measure(s) included in the project, including professional, engineering, scientific, technical, management and contracting services, including those required for training employees in the proper operation of the project.
- Purchase and installation of approved equipment
- Disposal and decommission of equipment replaced through program (deep retrofits only)
- Project inspections performed due to legal and regulatory requirements
- Shipping, delivery, duties, and other costs associated with the delivery of equipment to the eligible project site
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects or measures that do not reduce energy consumption, including energy savings found in the energy model but not representing an energy efficiency measure in which the owner and design team are investing.
- Projects or measures that are already in progress or that have already been completed.
- New or unproven technologies not yet substantiated by a recognized third party such as the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) or similar organizations.
- Used or rebuilt equipment; household appliances that are designed for residential use; portable equipment; electronic equipment; measures which take the equipment outside its operating range and/or that can negatively impact equipment life.
- Costs associated with a code compliant new construction; internal labour costs; extended warranty costs; land acquisition; leasing land, buildings, and other facilities; leasing equipment; real estate fees and related costs; financing charges and loan interest payments; legal fees; provincial sales tax and Goods and Services tax/HST.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Selection criteria
- NB Power reserves the right to limit the number of projects it accepts.
- NB Power reserves the right to reject applications if analysis of the project’s eligibility, and/or program requirements indicate the criteria will unlikely be satisfied, and/or the program budget has been exceeded for the fiscal year.
How to apply
- Request participation during the planning and design phase by completing and submitting the online registration form before construction starts.
- Submit the energy modelling proposal from an approved provider and obtain pre-approval to proceed with energy modelling.
- Submit energy modelling reports and supporting documents, construction drawings and specifications, and an updated construction schedule to obtain pre-approval for implementation incentives.
- After construction is completed, submit the incentive claim and necessary documentation to request payment.
Processing and Agreement
- Program staff will review your application and may contact you to discuss your project.
- Once pre-approved, the energy modelling work is considered eligible for rebates.
- NB Power may choose to conduct site visit(s) during construction.
- Provide regular updates during the construction phase to facilitate site visits.
- The incentive will be paid upon review and approval of submittals after construction is completed.
Additional information
- This program will change regularly as the province transitions to net-zero energy ready building codes.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program Program
What is the New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program?
The New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program offers incentives for eligible commercial and industrial new construction projects in New Brunswick, including up to $10,000 per building for energy modelling. It supports new building construction, additions, and deep retrofits that reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
How much funding can be received?
New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program program?
To be eligible for the New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program program, you must:
New commercial or industrial construction projects in New Brunswick
Participation must begin during planning and design phases
Projects must follow the applicable performance path
What expenses are eligible under New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program?
New building construction
Additions to existing building structures
Deep retrofits of all building systems except the structural components
Energy modelling
Building project implementation
Who can I contact for more information about the New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program?
You can contact Save Energy NB by email at NCCI@nbpower.com or by phone at 1-800-663-6272.
Where is the New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program available?
The New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program is a Grant and Funding