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Save on Energy Training Incentives

Funding for energy management training

Offered by
Save on Energy (SOE)
Official source: saveonenergy.ca

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Funding available
$ 2,800
Up to 75% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
The applicant and incentive payee is the organization/employer sending qualifying full-time employees to an approved training course; eligible employers include businesses.
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Overview

Save on Energy offers incentives of up to 50% to support energy management training for businesses in Ontario. The program covers a range of courses for energy professionals, including building operations, commissioning, auditing, M&V, decarbonization, and clean energy software training.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$2,800
Maximum share of project costs
75%
Financing goals
  • Develop team skills
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Optimize production processes
  • Obtain certifications or accreditations
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Improve business energy efficiency

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
For-profit business

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Training Incentives Updated

The Training Incentives page now includes a DSM program management certificate with a new eligibility group and incentive level, and removes the limited-time RETScreen subscription offer.

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The Training Incentives page now adds the AESP Certificate of Excellence in DSM Program Management for individuals currently employed to plan, design, implement, and evaluate DSM programs in Ontario. The incentive for this offering is up to 50% or up to $2,800, and the limited-time free RETScreen Expert Professional Mode subscription offer has been removed.

Official source: saveonenergy.ca
September 28, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • The applicant and incentive payee is the organization/employer sending qualifying full-time employees to an approved training course; eligible employers include businesses.
  • Participants must be full-time employees of the applicant when taking the course and when the application is submitted. They must meet the specific course requirements.
  • Eligible work includes energy management, building operations, commissioning, energy auditing, electricity-efficiency measurement and verification, or demand-side management programmes for Ontario commercial, institutional or industrial facilities.

Eligible expenses

  • Eligible course, examination and/or certification fees for the approved energy-management training.
  • Taxes and any portion of fees covered by other incentives are excluded.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

Activities funded

  • Energy management training and professional development.
  • Building operations and energy efficiency courses.
  • Certification and exam-based training in energy-related fields.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Check course eligibility
    • Review the eligibility requirements for the course you want to take.
  • Step 2: Complete the training
    • Take the course with one of the approved training providers.
  • Step 3: Submit the application
    • Complete the application within three months of finishing the course.

Selection criteria

  • Eligibility for the selected course.
  • Completion of the course with an approved provider.
  • Meeting any course-specific experience or education requirements.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed after the training course is completed.
  • The application must be submitted within three months of course completion.
  • Funding is provided after successful completion of the course or exam, where required.

Additional information

  • The current application agreement makes Training and Support Incentives available until December 31, 2027, subject to cancellation without prior notice and IESO approval.
  • For joint Enbridge incentives, eligible courses must be completed by December 31, 2027. Claims are due within three months for Dollars to $ense or six months for CEM/CSBO, and in all cases no later than January 31, 2028.
  • This is a reimbursement claim for completed eligible training. A future course session or course place is not guaranteed. The current operator course is CSBO; older BOC resource pages are not the current course or fee schedule.

Contacts

efficiency.training@ieso.ca

Official sources

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Save on Energy Training Incentives Program

What is the Save on Energy Training Incentives?

Save on Energy offers incentives of up to 50% to support energy management training for businesses in Ontario. The program covers a range of courses for energy professionals, including building operations, commissioning, auditing, M&V, decarbonization, and clean energy software training.

How much funding can be received?

Save on Energy Training Incentives Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,800 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Save on Energy Training Incentives program?

To be eligible for the Save on Energy Training Incentives program, you must: Employed in energy management or building operations Commercial, institutional, or industrial facilities Ontario-based applicants

What expenses are eligible under Save on Energy Training Incentives?

Eligible course, examination and/or certification fees for the approved energy-management training. Taxes and any portion of fees covered by other incentives are excluded.

Who can I contact for more information about the Save on Energy Training Incentives?

You can contact Save on Energy (SOE) by email at efficiency.training@ieso.ca.

Where is the Save on Energy Training Incentives available?

The Save on Energy Training Incentives program is available the province of Ontario.