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takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program
Rebates for business energy efficiency upgrades
Last Update: March 20, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Overview
Take up to $100,000 in rebates for energy efficiency upgrades. The program supports energy-saving projects and related assessments such as energy audits and feasibility studies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Energy efficiency upgrades for commercial facilities.
- Lighting, heating, cooling, refrigeration and control-system improvements.
- Custom energy-saving projects for businesses of different types and sizes.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial customers of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
- Businesses in isolated systems
- Offices, warehouses, fish plants and retail stores
Eligible expenses
- Energy audits and feasibility studies may be supported with takeCHARGE funding.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Earlier study costs completed before applying are not reimbursed.
Eligible geographic areas
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by takeCHARGE after submission.
- If approved, a project development agreement is issued and must be signed and returned.
- Project close-out, measurement and verification are required after implementation.
- Final incentives are paid after savings are verified.
Additional information
- Energy audit support may be available with pre-approval.
- Feasibility study support may be available with pre-approval.
- Final incentives are paid after measurement and verification.
Frequently Asked Questions about the takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program Program
What is the takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program?
Take up to $100,000 in rebates for energy efficiency upgrades. The program supports energy-saving projects and related assessments such as energy audits and feasibility studies.
How much funding can be received?
takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program program?
To be eligible for the takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program program, you must:
Commercial customers of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
Located in isolated systems
Energy assessment required
What expenses are eligible under takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program?
Energy efficiency upgrades for commercial facilities.
Lighting, heating, cooling, refrigeration and control-system improvements.
Custom energy-saving projects for businesses of different types and sizes.
Who can I contact for more information about the takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program?
You can contact Hydro / Newfoundland Power.
Where is the takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program available?
The takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Is the takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program is a Grant and Funding