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Small Business Program
Last Update: March 16, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Free energy-efficient equipment upgrades for eligible Ontario small businesses
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Save on Energy Small Business Program provides up to $3,000 in free lighting incentives and up to $2,500 for eligible non-lighting equipment to help Ontario small businesses reduce energy consumption at no cost. Funding supports direct-install energy-efficiency upgrades identified through a free on-site assessment, such as lighting, refrigeration improvements, and smart thermostat installations.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Reduce the ecological footprint
- Renovate your business/factory
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 50 employees maximum
Audience
- Canadians
Activities funded
- On-site energy assessment to identify energy-efficiency upgrade opportunities for the business (e.g., lighting, refrigeration, smart thermostats).
- Implementation of energy-efficient lighting upgrades through direct installation.
- Implementation of eligible non-lighting energy-efficiency equipment upgrades through direct installation.
Eligibility
- The business must operate in Ontario.
- The business must have an operating capacity of 50 or fewer employees.
- The project must involve energy-efficient equipment upgrades to reduce energy consumption (eligible lighting and/or non-lighting equipment).
- The business may be eligible even if it previously participated in certain Save on Energy programs (including before April 1, 2019), and may qualify for additional upgrades.
Who is eligible?
- Small businesses in Ontario looking to improve the energy efficiency of their equipment (e.g., lighting, refrigeration, smart thermostat).
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation of eligible lighting equipment (up to $3,000 in incentives).
- Purchase and installation of eligible non-lighting equipment (up to $2,500 in incentives), including notably refrigeration upgrades and smart thermostats.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario (small businesses across Ontario).
How to apply
1
Request a free on-site assessment
- Call 1-833-825-7283 or complete the online form to request a free on-site assessment
- Provide details to schedule the visit
2
Complete the on-site assessment
- Complete the on-site assessment to identify energy-efficiency opportunities (e.g., lighting, refrigeration, smart thermostats)
3
Review and select upgrade options
- Review the proposed no-cost upgrade options provided after the assessment
- Confirm which equipment upgrades you want to proceed with
4
Sign the agreement and work order
- Receive the participant agreement and work order
- Review and sign the documents to authorize the work
5
Complete installation with delivery partners
- Allow qualified Save on Energy delivery partners to manage contractor sourcing, quotes, scheduling, installation, project management, and clean-up
Additional information
- Upgrades are delivered through a direct-install model, with qualified Save on Energy delivery partners managing installation and related project coordination.
- Prior participation in certain Save on Energy programs may allow businesses to receive additional upgrades at no cost.
- Some upgrades that exceed the standard incentive caps may qualify for additional incentives (see the Eligible Measures List).
- Key stated benefits include lower electricity bills, reduced maintenance and operating costs, improved employee comfort and productivity, and higher customer satisfaction.
Contacts
info@smallbusinessprogram.ca
1-833-825-7283
