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Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program
Funding for a full-time Energy Manager
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
Funding supports the hiring and retention of a full-time Energy Manager in Ontario facilities. The program helps industrial, commercial, and institutional organizations improve energy performance through energy management activities and eligible projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring a full-time Energy Manager for a facility
- Energy management planning and reporting
- Energy efficiency improvement projects
- Operational and maintenance energy improvements
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Application Declaration and Consent
- Applicant Provisions
- Release, Waiver and Consent
- Energy Management Plan and required reports
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industrial organizations
- Commercial organizations
- Institutional organizations
Who is not eligible
- Insolvent organizations
Eligible expenses
- Salary and benefits for the Energy Manager
- Hiring costs such as advertising and recruiting
- Professional membership dues required to maintain status
- Professional training fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed as received.
- Only complete applications that meet all eligibility criteria may be funded, if funding remains available.
- Approval is confirmed by written notice from the IESO.
- A Participant Agreement becomes binding after approval.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed as they are received.
- Funding is provided on a rolling basis until exhausted.
- A signed Participant Agreement is required after approval.
- The program may require ongoing reporting and verification.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program. 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 – Energy Manager Program?
Funding supports the hiring and retention of a full-time Energy Manager in Ontario facilities. The program helps industrial, commercial, and institutional organizations improve energy performance through energy management activities and eligible projects.
How much funding can be received?
Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program program?
To be eligible for the Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program program, you must:
Own or operate eligible facilities
Not insolvent
Enter into a Participant Agreement
What expenses are eligible under Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program?
Hiring a full-time Energy Manager for a facility
Energy management planning and reporting
Energy efficiency improvement projects
Operational and maintenance energy improvements
Who can I contact for more information about the Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program?
You can contact Municipality of West Elgin by email at energymanagers@ieso.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program available?
The Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program is a Other Support