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Save on Energy Retrofit Program – Greenhouse Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Incentives (Southwest Region)
Incentives for greenhouse energy storage projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,435
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
This program offers incentives of up to $1,435/kW for solar PV and $260/kWh for battery storage. It supports greenhouse retrofit projects that reduce electricity demand and consumption in Southwest Ontario.
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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
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,435 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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
- Installing solar PV and battery storage systems for greenhouses.
- Implementing energy retrofit projects that cut peak demand and electricity use.
Documents Needed
- Greenhouse worksheets from the Retrofit Program
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Greenhouse operations in the Southwest Ontario region.
- Greenhouse facilities in Chatham/Lambton/Sarnia.
- Greenhouse facilities in Windsor/Essex.
Who is not eligible
- Facilities outside the Southwest Ontario target area.
- Projects that export electricity to the distribution system.
- Projects enrolled in net metering for excess electricity credits.
Eligible expenses
- Solar PV systems.
- Battery storage systems.
- Prescriptive equipment upgrades with custom or predefined incentives.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that inject electricity into the distribution system.
- Projects under a net metering agreement for excess electricity credits.
Eligible geographic areas
- Chatham/Lambton/Sarnia
- Windsor/Essex
- Southwest Ontario postal codes: N0P, N0R, N8H, N8M, N8N, N8P, N8R, N8S, N8T, N8V, N8W, N8X, N8Y, N9A, N9B, N9C, N9E, N9G, N9H, N9J, N9K, N9V, N9Y
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through the Retrofit Program process.
- Eligible projects receive incentives based on installed capacity or savings.
Additional information
- Use the Greenhouse worksheets in the Retrofit Program to apply.
- Support is available for applicants through the program team.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Save on Energy Retrofit Program – Greenhouse Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Incentives (Southwest Region) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Save on Energy Retrofit Program – Greenhouse Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Incentives (Southwest Region). 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 Retrofit Program – Greenhouse Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Incentives (Southwest Region)?
This program offers incentives of up to $1,435/kW for solar PV and $260/kWh for battery storage. It supports greenhouse retrofit projects that reduce electricity demand and consumption in Southwest Ontario.
How much funding can be received?
Save on Energy Retrofit Program – Greenhouse Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Incentives (Southwest Region) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,435 per project.
Who is eligible for the Save on Energy Retrofit Program – Greenhouse Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Incentives (Southwest Region) program?
To be eligible for the Save on Energy Retrofit Program – Greenhouse Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Incentives (Southwest Region) program, you must:
Measurable electricity savings required
Southwest Ontario location required
No grid export allowed
What expenses are eligible under Save on Energy Retrofit Program – Greenhouse Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Incentives (Southwest Region)?
Installing solar PV and battery storage systems for greenhouses.
Implementing energy retrofit projects that cut peak demand and electricity use.
Who can I contact for more information about the Save on Energy Retrofit Program – Greenhouse Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Incentives (Southwest Region)?
You can contact Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) by email at SouthwesternOutreach@retrofitprogram.ca or by phone at 1-877-247-1095.
Where is the Save on Energy Retrofit Program – Greenhouse Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Incentives (Southwest Region) available?
The Save on Energy Retrofit Program – Greenhouse Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Incentives (Southwest Region) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Save on Energy Retrofit Program – Greenhouse Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Incentives (Southwest Region) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Save on Energy Retrofit Program – Greenhouse Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Incentives (Southwest Region) is a Other Support