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Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives

Energy-saving equipment upgrades for businesses

Offered by
Save on Energy (SOE)
Official source: saveonenergy.ca

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Funding available
$ 250,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Owners and operators of industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-family residential buildings
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Overview

The Save on Energy Retrofit Program offers incentives for owners and operators of industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-family residential buildings, or persons with the rights and authority to have measures installed, to reduce electricity consumption. It supports prescriptive and custom measures such as HVAC, lighting controls and data centre equipment.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$250,000
Maximum share of project costs
50%
Financing goals
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Increase operational productivity
  • Optimize production processes
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Retrofit program guidance updated

The content now centers on Retrofit invoice submission and project measurement guidance, replacing the earlier greenhouse energy-efficiency checklist.

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The visible content now shows supporting Retrofit program documents instead of the greenhouse energy-efficiency checklist, including an Incentive Invoice Checklist Guide for final and advance payment, a New Prescriptive Measure Submission Form, and Project Measurement and Verification Procedures. The invoice guide says invoices must be uploaded to the Retrofit portal, not sent by mail or email, and notes that payment is typically received eight to twelve weeks after the invoice is accepted and the application is approved for payment. The measurement and verification procedures now shown apply to Large Custom Projects with estimated Participant Incentives greater than $120,000, while Large Projects are described as having estimated Participant Incentives greater than $15,000 and equal to or less than $120,000.

Official source: saveonenergy.ca
July 31, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Owners and operators of industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-family residential buildings
  • Persons with the rights and authority to have the Measures installed
  • Social Housing Providers for certain Participant Incentives

Who is not eligible

  • Lighting being installed in new buildings is not eligible for the incentive.
  • Customers may choose to participate in either the Retrofit program or in the Instant Discounts program, but not participate in both programs for the same project.

Eligible expenses

  • Eligible project costs
  • Equipment and installation costs for approved measures
  • Eligible project costs for Prescriptive and Custom measures, including the costs of measures covered under the program requirements

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Lighting being installed in new buildings is not eligible for the incentive.
  • Customers may choose to participate in either the Retrofit program or in the Instant Discounts program, but not participate in both programs for the same project.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

Activities funded

  • Energy-saving equipment upgrades that reduce electricity use.
  • Common upgrades under the Prescriptive stream.
  • Complex or unique energy-efficient retrofits under the Custom stream.

How to apply

  • Sign up for a Retrofit portal account.
  • Submit pre-project application.
  • Receive pre-project approval.
  • Install project.
  • Submit post-project information.
  • Receive post-project approval, approval for incentive amount, and incentive payment.

Documents Needed

  • Custom Project Worksheet
  • Solar PV DER Worksheet

Selection criteria

  • Measures submitted for consideration are reviewed for expected energy savings and peak demand reduction, availability, market demand and suitability as a prescriptive measure.
  • The evaluation of submissions involves an in-depth, multi-stage review and approval process.
  • The review considers whether a measure addresses market needs and meets program requirements, including cost-effectiveness and energy-efficiency policy objectives.

Processing and Agreement

  • If an Application receives a Pre-Approval, the Participant must submit a Post-Project Submission by the Post-Project Submission Deadline.
  • The IESO may declare the Pre-Approval and the underlying Application null and void if a Post-Project Submission is not received by the Post-Project Submission Deadline.
  • After approval of the Post-Project Submission and submission of an invoice, any Participant Incentive payable will be paid by the IESO to the Participant as a lump sum within 90 days of the Participant receiving the Participant Incentive Invoice Approval.
  • The IESO or its service providers may undertake quality assurance and quality control activities during the application review process and/or the term of the Participant Agreement.

Additional information

  • Most lighting measures are now offered through the Save on Energy Instant Discounts Program.

Contacts

retrofit@ieso.ca
1-844-303-5542

Official sources

Get growing with incentives

Program guide

CommercialFrequently asked questionsGet growing with incentives

Application form

APPENDIX A Examples of Completed Engineered Worksheets June 2025APPENDIX A Examples of Completed Engineered Worksheets June 2025New Prescriptive Measure Submission FormRetrofit application documentsRetrofit Energy Management Information System Worksheet

Supporting document

Frequently asked questionsGreenhouse Energy Efficiency ChecklistNew prescriptive measure submissionsPhoto RequirementsPhoto Requirements
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives Program

What is the Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives?

The Save on Energy Retrofit Program offers incentives for owners and operators of industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-family residential buildings, or persons with the rights and authority to have measures installed, to reduce electricity consumption. It supports prescriptive and custom measures such as HVAC, lighting controls and data centre equipment.

How much funding can be received?

Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives program?

To be eligible for the Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives program, you must: Projects must achieve sustainable, measurable reductions in electricity use. Eligible participants are owners and operators of industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-family residential buildings, or persons with the rights and authority to have the measures installed. Certain Participant Incentives are specific to Social Housing Providers.

What expenses are eligible under Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives?

Eligible project costs Equipment and installation costs for approved measures Eligible project costs for Prescriptive and Custom measures, including the costs of measures covered under the program requirements

Who can I contact for more information about the Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives?

You can contact Save on Energy (SOE) by email at retrofit@ieso.ca or by phone at 1-844-303-5542.

Where is the Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives available?

The Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives program is available the province of Ontario.