How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program?

Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program is funded by City of Toronto

What are Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program's eligibility criterias?

Industrial, commercial, or institutional organizations located in Toronto Must implement permanent water-saving measures

Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Toronto, ON

Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures

Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

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 Providers

City of Toronto

Status

Open

Overview of the Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program program

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.

Financing 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.

Eligible projects & activities

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 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

Eligibility criteria of the Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program program

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.

Who is eligible?

Industrial organizations
Commercial organizations
Institutional organizations

Who is not eligible

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

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.

Eligible geographic areas

Companies located in the City of Toronto.

How to apply to the Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program program

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

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

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

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

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

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

Additional information

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.