grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
grant_single|grantors
  • City of Toronto
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

The Toronto Capacity Buyback Program offers a one-time cash rebate of up to 30 cents per litre of water saved per average day to industrial, commercial, and institutional organizations that implement permanent water-saving measures. The program aims to encourage water conservation through free water audits and supports upgrades such as cooling towers, boilers, refrigeration, process equipment, and other site-specific water efficiency improvements.

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

  • One-time cash rebate of up to $0.30 per litre of water saved per average day, based on implemented permanent water savings measures.

grant_single_labels|projects

  • Implementation of permanent water-saving measures in industrial, commercial, or institutional operations.
  • Upgrading water efficiency in process equipment, such as cooling towers, boilers, and refrigeration equipment.
  • Adoption of site-specific solutions like grey water reuse or rainwater harvesting systems.
  • Execution of recommendations identified in professional water audit reports to reduce overall water consumption.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 3,721

Retrofit of cooling towers to achieve significant water savings

$ 11,349

Execution of water audit recommendations in small plastics factory

$ 6,832

Upgrade of commercial boiler system for water conservation

$ 1,242

Upgrade of restaurant dishwashing equipment for efficient water use

grant_single_labels|admissibility

  • The company must be an industrial, commercial, or institutional entity located in Toronto.
  • The applicant must consume up to 15,000 m3 of water per year to be eligible for the free audit.
  • The applicant must be willing to implement permanent water-saving measures identified during the audit.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • Industrial organizations
  • Commercial organizations
  • Institutional organizations

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

  • Organizations seeking incentives for domestic water fixtures, irrigation systems, or rain barrels, as these upgrades are not eligible for cash incentives under this program.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

  • Upgrades to cooling towers to improve water efficiency.
  • Improvements or replacements of boilers for water conservation.
  • Enhancements to refrigeration equipment to reduce water use.
  • Modifications to food service equipment for water savings.
  • Upgrades to process equipment and implementation of site-specific water-saving measures, such as grey water reuse or rainwater harvesting systems.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

  • Companies located in the City of Toronto.

grant_single_labels|apply

1
Indicate your interest
  • Contact the City of Toronto to express your interest in the Capacity Buyback Program
  • You can email savewater@toronto.ca or call 416-392-7000
2
Determine eligibility and options
  • The City will assess your eligibility for the program
  • If eligible, a professional engineer will be scheduled for a water use evaluation
3
Complete water audit and receive report
  • An engineer will conduct a detailed water audit at your facility
  • You will receive a report with suggested process or equipment changes and estimated water savings
4
Implement water-saving measures
  • Review the water audit report and select which recommendations to implement
  • Proceed with execution of selected water-saving measures
  • Contact the City if you need support or further discussion
5
Verify implementation and results
  • Fill out and submit the Notice of Completion form after implementing each measure
  • The City will arrange a site visit to verify the water savings achieved
6
Receive financial incentive
  • Upon successful verification, receive a one-time cash rebate based on water saved
  • The cheque will be issued for up to 30 cents per litre of water saved per average day

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

  • Professional engineering support is provided for the water audit process.
  • Participants receive a detailed report outlining potential water-saving measures and estimated savings.
  • The program offers both financial incentives and long-term utility cost savings benefits.

grant_single_labels|contact

savewater@toronto.ca
416-392-7000

Apply to this program

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