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Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives
Energy-saving upgrade incentives for Ontario businesses
Latest source updateLast Update: June 25, 2026Latest change: The Retrofit Program page now shows new program changes effective June 30, 2026, along with a more detailed 8-step application flow, updated support contacts, and refreshed agriculture and incentive descriptions.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 25, 2026
Latest change: The Retrofit Program page now shows new program changes effective June 30, 2026, along with a more detailed 8-step application flow, updated support contacts, and refreshed agriculture and incentive descriptions.
Retrofit Program Updated
The Retrofit Program page now announces changes taking effect on June 30, 2026, and the application experience is more clearly structured as an 8-step guided process with pre- and post-project approvals. It also now shows support details including retrofit@ieso.ca, 1-844-303-5542, and support hours, plus refreshed wording for Prescriptive vs. Custom streams and agriculture-focused upgrades such as LED grow lights, ventilation, and solar PV. The program still highlights up to 50% of eligible project costs covered, but the scope and presentation were expanded to emphasize targeted eligible upgrades, including HVAC, lighting controls, data centre equipment, manufacturing equipment, and more. Related application documents were also updated, including the Solar PV DER worksheet changing from Version 2.0 effective May 30, 2025 to Version 3.0 effective May 29, 2026.
Funding available
$ 250,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Retrofit Program supports Ontario businesses with incentives for energy-saving equipment upgrades. It covers prescriptive and custom measures such as greenhouse lighting, HVAC controls, solar photovoltaic systems, data centre equipment, and manufacturing equipment.
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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
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
- Energy-saving equipment upgrades
- Prescriptive measures and incentives
- Custom energy-efficiency projects
- Projects involving lighting, HVAC, data centre equipment, manufacturing equipment, and greenhouse upgrades
Documents Needed
- Program Requirements
- Participant Agreement
- Custom Project Worksheet for each custom stream Retrofit application
- Solar PV DER Worksheet for Retrofit applications for solar PV systems
- Industrial EMIS worksheet for Retrofit applications for EMIS for industrial facilities
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 previously available as part of the Retrofit program are now offered through the Save on Energy Instant Discounts Program.
- 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
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
- Get your project started by contacting us, or go to the Retrofit portal to log in or sign up.
- Sign up for a Retrofit portal account.
- Submit pre-project application.
- Submit post-project information.
Processing and Agreement
- Once your application has been submitted it will be assigned to a technical reviewer.
- The pre-approval process will take about two to three weeks to complete.
- During this time, you will receive either a formal notice via the Retrofit portal and/or your Save on Energy representative that your project has been pre-approved, or your technical reviewer may notify you that your application requires further documentary evidence to support the application.
- Mandatory QA/QC is required for projects that exceed $20,000 in incentive value.
- Some applications for small projects that fall under these incentive amounts may be selected at random for QA/QC during the pre-approval and/or post-approval process.
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
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Retrofit Program — Prescriptive StreamEnergy-efficiency incentives for Ontario businesses
- Retrofit Program: Custom StreamEnergy-efficiency incentives for Ontario businesses
- Save on Energy Retrofit Program – Greenhouse Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Incentives (Southwest Region)Incentives for greenhouse energy storage projects
- Solar Photovoltaic (PV) incentivesFunding for energy-saving retrofit upgrades
Frequently Asked Questions about the Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives Program
What is the Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives?
The Retrofit Program supports Ontario businesses with incentives for energy-saving equipment upgrades. It covers prescriptive and custom measures such as greenhouse lighting, HVAC controls, solar photovoltaic systems, data centre equipment, and manufacturing equipment.
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?
Energy-saving equipment upgrades
Prescriptive measures and incentives
Custom energy-efficiency projects
Projects involving lighting, HVAC, data centre equipment, manufacturing equipment, and greenhouse upgrades
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