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Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives
Incentives for energy-efficiency upgrades in Ontario
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Retrofit Program supports energy-efficiency upgrades in Ontario with incentives up to 50% of eligible project costs. It covers prescriptive and custom measures such as greenhouse lighting, ventilation, solar PV systems, HVAC upgrades, motors, drives, and industrial energy management systems.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
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
- Energy-efficiency retrofits that reduce electricity use and peak demand.
- Greenhouse lighting and ventilation upgrades.
- Solar photovoltaic load displacement projects.
- HVAC, motors, drives, and manufacturing equipment upgrades.
- Industrial energy management system installations.
Documents Needed
- Program Requirements
- Participant Agreement
- Required worksheets for the selected measure
- Supporting quotes and project information
- Post-project invoice for incentive payment
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial spaces
- Industrial facilities
- Municipal buildings, universities, colleges, schools and hospitals
- Multi-residential buildings
- Agricultural facilities
Who is not eligible
- New lighting in newly constructed buildings
- Solar PV projects using net metering or compensation agreements
- Facilities without the required project and portal permissions
- Projects that have already entered a binding commitment before application submission
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project costs for energy-efficiency retrofits.
- Equipment and installation costs for approved measures.
- Material costs for solar PV systems, including inverters and racking.
- Third-party labour to install EMIS equipment.
- Measurement and verification plan costs for EMIS projects.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Most lighting measures are now offered through the Instant Discounts Program.
- Lighting incentives are not available for new construction.
- Solar PV projects using net metering or compensation agreements are not eligible.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Electricity savings and demand reduction potential.
- Project feasibility and completeness of the application.
- Alignment with program requirements and technical review.
- For Custom projects, project complexity and operating conditions.
How to apply
- Step 1: Register in the Retrofit portal
- Create an account and activate it by email.
- Complete the portal registration and security setup.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Enter applicant, facility, and project details.
- Add the applicable measures and supporting worksheets.
- Step 3: Submit for review
- Applicant submits the pre-project application in the portal.
- The Save on Energy Technical Reviewer reviews the application.
- Step 4: Complete the project and post-project submission
- After pre-approval and project completion, prepare the post-project submission.
- Update actual project data and resubmit for review.
- Step 5: Submit the final invoice
- Upload the incentive invoice to the Retrofit portal after approval.
- Wait for invoice review and incentive payment processing.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assigned to a technical reviewer after submission.
- The pre-approval review takes about two to three weeks.
- If needed, applicants may be asked for further documentary evidence.
- Applicants are notified through the Retrofit portal and/or their Save on Energy representative.
- Some applications may be selected for quality assurance and quality control review.
Additional information
- Most lighting measures have moved to the Instant Discounts Program.
- Applications are submitted and managed through the Retrofit portal.
- Support is available from Save on Energy representatives.
- Program resources include worksheets, guides, and FAQs.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives Program
What is the Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives?
The Retrofit Program supports energy-efficiency upgrades in Ontario with incentives up to 50% of eligible project costs. It covers prescriptive and custom measures such as greenhouse lighting, ventilation, solar PV systems, HVAC upgrades, motors, drives, and industrial energy management systems.
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:
Measurable electricity savings required.
Eligible facility type required.
Participant Agreement must be accepted.
What expenses are eligible under Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives?
Energy-efficiency retrofits that reduce electricity use and peak demand.
Greenhouse lighting and ventilation upgrades.
Solar photovoltaic load displacement projects.
HVAC, motors, drives, and manufacturing equipment upgrades.
Industrial energy management system installations.
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 Other Support