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takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program
Money for energy efficiency improvements in Newfoundland and Labrador
Last Update: March 20, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Overview
Get up to $50,000 to make your organization more energy efficient.
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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
The takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program offers financial support for implementing energy-saving projects and upgrades in various business settings. Eligible activities include enhancements to lighting, heating, cooling, and operational systems that lead to reduced energy consumption and costs.
- Upgrading lighting systems to energy-efficient LED technology.
- Improving heating and cooling systems for increased efficiency.
- Implementing energy-efficient refrigeration solutions.
- Installing passive heat recovery systems and air to water heat pumps in office buildings.
- Using variable speed pumps for efficient cleaning operations in fish plants.
- Incorporating remote energy management control systems for optimized energy use.
- Completing feasibility studies and energy audits to identify potential energy-saving measures.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
This grant is available to businesses of various types and sizes, including office buildings, warehouses, fish plants, and retail stores, who are looking to implement energy-efficient solutions and reduce energy consumption as part of their operations.
- Businesses of any size and sector that are interested in energy-efficient improvements.
- Commercial entities such as office buildings, warehouses, fish processing plants, retail stores, and more.
- Companies seeking to upgrade their infrastructure to energy-efficient lighting, heating, cooling, or refrigeration systems.
- Organizations interested in passive heat recovery systems or variable speed pumps for energy efficiency.
- Businesses willing to invest in energy efficiency with the potential to receive rebates for their first-year energy savings.
Eligible expenses
The Business Efficiency Program offers financial incentives for businesses to implement energy-saving upgrades. Eligible activities include various energy-efficient upgrades across different types of industries.
- LED lighting upgrades for improved energy efficiency.
- Installation of variable speed pumps for optimized energy usage in industrial cleaning processes.
- Retrofitting buildings with energy-efficient heating and cooling systems.
- Integration of passive heat recovery and air to water heat pumps in office buildings.
- Use of remote energy management control systems to reduce energy consumption.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available to businesses located in specific areas within Newfoundland and Labrador. These areas are specifically targeted to support commercial customers in isolated systems.
- St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador
- L'Anse au Loup, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- takeCHARGE may fund 50% of the cost of an energy audit, up to a maximum of $3,000.
- For feasibility studies, approved applications may receive 75% of the eligible costs, up to a maximum of $5,000.
- Projects must provide a minimum of 85% of the estimated energy savings to avoid incentive reductions.
- The project must remain operational and deliver energy savings for a minimum of five years after completion.
Frequently Asked Questions about the takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program. 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 takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program?
Get up to $50,000 to make your organization more energy efficient.
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:
The applicant must be a commercial customer with Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro in isolated systems.
The business must undergo an energy assessment conducted by a takeCHARGE energy expert.
What expenses are eligible under takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program?
The takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program offers financial support for implementing energy-saving projects and upgrades in various business settings. Eligible activities include enhancements to lighting, heating, cooling, and operational systems that lead to reduced energy consumption and costs. Upgrading lighting systems to energy-efficient LED technology.
Improving heating and cooling systems for increased efficiency.
Implementing energy-efficient refrigeration solutions.
Installing passive heat recovery systems and air to water heat pumps in office buildings.
Using variable speed pumps for efficient cleaning operations in fish plants.
Incorporating remote energy management control systems for optimized energy use.
Completing feasibility studies and energy audits to identify potential energy-saving measures.
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
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