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takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program
Rebates for business energy efficiency upgrades
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The Custom Solutions page now shows a limited-time intake ending December 31, 2026, with a bonus-incentive in-service deadline of December 31, 2027 and new incentive terms of $0.10 per kWh saved plus $500 per kW peak demand reduced.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The Custom Solutions page now shows a limited-time intake ending December 31, 2026, with a bonus-incentive in-service deadline of December 31, 2027 and new incentive terms of $0.10 per kWh saved plus $500 per kW peak demand reduced.
Custom Solutions Incentives and Deadline Updated
The Custom Solutions page now shows a limited-time intake ending December 31, 2026, and the bonus incentive now requires all measures to be in service by December 31, 2027. The incentive terms now state $0.10 per kWh saved plus a $500 per kW peak demand reduced bonus, with a maximum rebate of $100,000 still shown on the page.
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
December 31, 2026
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Overview
TakeCharge Business Efficiency Program Custom Program helps commercial customers in Newfoundland and Labrador reduce energy consumption through tailored energy-saving projects. Participants can receive $0.10 per kWh saved plus a bonus incentive of $500 per kW peak demand reduced for energy assessments, 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 : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
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.
Official resources
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 assessment of a commercial facility.
- Energy audits.
- Feasibility studies.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Earlier study costs completed before applying are not reimbursed.
Eligible geographic areas
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Project must meet eligibility requirements
- Energy savings must be quantifiable and verifiable
- Projects should contribute to significant energy efficiency improvements
- Applicants must undergo an energy assessment and project proposal process
- Projects must stay in service for a minimum of five years
How to apply
- Step 1: Energy Assessment
- A takeCHARGE energy expert conducts an assessment of the commercial facility.
- A prioritized list of recommended projects is provided.
- An energy audit or feasibility study may be requested for complex projects.
- Step 2: Project Proposal
- Complete the project proposal form provided by takeCHARGE.
- Return the completed form to takeCHARGE.
- Step 3: Project Development Agreement
- If the proposal is approved, takeCHARGE issues a project development agreement.
- Sign and return the agreement before starting the upgrade.
- Step 4: Close-Out and Verification
- After implementation, complete measurement and verification.
- Final incentives are paid once savings are verified.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program Program
What is the takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program?
TakeCharge Business Efficiency Program Custom Program helps commercial customers in Newfoundland and Labrador reduce energy consumption through tailored energy-saving projects. Participants can receive $0.10 per kWh saved plus a bonus incentive of $500 per kW peak demand reduced for energy assessments, audits, and feasibility studies.
How much funding can be received?
takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 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 by email at none or by phone at none.
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