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Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives
Energy-saving equipment incentives for businesses
Latest source updateLast Update: July 31, 2026Latest change: The content now centers on Retrofit invoice submission and project measurement guidance, replacing the earlier greenhouse energy-efficiency checklist.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 31, 2026
Latest change: The content now centers on Retrofit invoice submission and project measurement guidance, replacing the earlier greenhouse energy-efficiency checklist.
Retrofit program guidance updated
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.
Funding available
$ 250,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Save on Energy Retrofit Program provides participant incentives to help owners and operators of industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-family residential buildings reduce electricity consumption. It supports prescriptive and custom measures such as HVAC, solar photovoltaic systems, data centre equipment, manufacturing equipment, and greenhouse upgrades.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Upgrade facilities with measures to reduce electricity consumption.
- Prescriptive stream for common upgrades with set incentives.
- Custom stream for complex or unique energy-efficient retrofits.
Documents Needed
- Custom Project Worksheet
- Solar PV DER Worksheet
- Industrial Energy Management Information System (EMIS) Worksheet
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners or lessees of commercial spaces
- Owners or lessees of industrial facilities
- Owners or lessees of municipal buildings, universities, colleges, schools, hospitals
- Owners or lessees of multi-residential buildings
- Owners or lessees of agricultural facilities
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
- Most lighting measures are no longer offered under the Retrofit program and are now offered through the Save on Energy Instant Discounts Program.
- Lighting being installed in new buildings is not eligible for the incentive.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
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.
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.
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
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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 provides participant incentives to help owners and operators of industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-family residential buildings reduce electricity consumption. It supports prescriptive and custom measures such as HVAC, solar photovoltaic systems, data centre equipment, manufacturing equipment, and greenhouse upgrades.
How much funding can be received?
Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
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.
Incentives are available to owners or lessees of eligible facility types.
If leasing, the owner’s consent or authorization is required.
What expenses are eligible under Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives?
Upgrade facilities with measures to reduce electricity consumption.
Prescriptive stream for common upgrades with set incentives.
Custom stream for complex or unique energy-efficient retrofits.
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.
Is the Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives is a Grant and Funding