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Save on Energy Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) Incentive for Food Services
Energy-efficiency incentives for business retrofits
Last Update: May 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides incentives for energy-efficiency retrofits in business facilities, with a focus on food services and other eligible measures. It includes support for Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation, custom energy-efficiency projects, and a range of prescriptive retrofit measures.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
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
- Installation of Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation systems.
- Kitchen ventilation retrofits that reduce energy use.
Documents Needed
- Application form in the Retrofit portal
- Required program agreement
- Project worksheets
- Supporting project documents
- Invoice for final payment
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Food services businesses
- Commercial businesses with eligible kitchen operations
Who is not eligible
- Projects using most lighting measures under this incentive page
- Solar PV projects with net-metering arrangements
- Applications submitted after work has already started
Eligible expenses
- Equipment purchase and installation costs for eligible energy-efficiency upgrades.
- Project-related labour and materials for approved retrofit measures.
- Costs for supporting worksheets and required project documentation.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects already started before application submission.
- Costs tied to a binding commitment made before applying.
- Most lighting measures, which moved to Instant Discounts.
- Net-metering or compensation agreements for funded solar PV systems.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a Save on Energy technical reviewer.
- Pre-approval is issued through the portal if the project is eligible.
- Post-project submission is reviewed after completion.
- A final invoice must be submitted in the portal before payment is issued.
- Incentive payment is made after invoice approval.
Additional information
- The program is updated twice a year.
- Support is available by phone and email.
- A participant agreement is required.
- Applicants may use an applicant representative.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Save on Energy Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) Incentive for Food Services Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Save on Energy Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) Incentive for Food Services. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Save on Energy Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) Incentive for Food Services?
This program provides incentives for energy-efficiency retrofits in business facilities, with a focus on food services and other eligible measures. It includes support for Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation, custom energy-efficiency projects, and a range of prescriptive retrofit measures.
How much funding can be received?
Save on Energy Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) Incentive for Food Services Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Save on Energy Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) Incentive for Food Services program?
To be eligible for the Save on Energy Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) Incentive for Food Services program, you must:
Owner or lessee of eligible facility
Electricity-saving project
Application before commitment
What expenses are eligible under Save on Energy Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) Incentive for Food Services?
Installation of Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation systems.
Kitchen ventilation retrofits that reduce energy use.
Who can I contact for more information about the Save on Energy Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) Incentive for Food Services?
You can contact Municipality of Trent Hills by email at retrofit@ieso.ca or by phone at 1-844-303-5542.
Where is the Save on Energy Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) Incentive for Food Services available?
The Save on Energy Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) Incentive for Food Services program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Save on Energy Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) Incentive for Food Services a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Save on Energy Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) Incentive for Food Services is a Grant and Funding