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XLerate Program
Pay-for-performance funding for large-scale Ontario energy-efficiency projects
Last Update: March 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Save on Energy XLerate Program supports large-scale energy-efficiency projects in Ontario’s industrial, municipal, institutional, and healthcare sectors, offering up to $15 million per project to reduce electricity use. Eligible activities include completing feasibility studies (50% cost share) and implementing commercially available energy-efficiency improvements to industrial processes delivering at least 600 MWh/year in electricity savings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implement large-scale energy-efficiency projects tied to, or supporting, an industrial process at a non-residential facility in Ontario.
- Conduct a feasibility study to assess and scope an eligible large-scale energy-efficiency project.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industrial sector organizations
- Municipal sector organizations
- Institutional sector organizations
- Healthcare sector organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations located outside of Ontario.
- Businesses or organizations that do not own/manage a non-residential facility and do not have third-party authority to implement a project in a non-residential facility.
- Businesses whose project does not aim to improve energy efficiency applied to, or in support of, an industrial process.
- Businesses whose project uses technology that is not commercially available or is excluded by the program's eligibility rules.
Eligible expenses
- Costs of a project feasibility study (funded at a 50% cost-share).
- Eligible project costs associated with implementing the approved energy-efficiency project (incentives can cover up to 75% of eligible project costs, subject to program limits).
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario (Canada).
Additional information
- The program uses a streamlined, pay-for-performance approach for large-scale energy-efficiency projects.
- The program is supported by the Ontario government.
- Comprehensive support services are available to guide participants from initial scoping through to implementation and measurement and verification (M&V).
- Existing participants of the Industrial Energy Efficiency Program (IEEP) can access the XLerate program portal.
Frequently Asked Questions about the XLerate Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the XLerate 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 XLerate Program?
The Save on Energy XLerate Program supports large-scale energy-efficiency projects in Ontario’s industrial, municipal, institutional, and healthcare sectors, offering up to $15 million per project to reduce electricity use. Eligible activities include completing feasibility studies (50% cost share) and implementing commercially available energy-efficiency improvements to industrial processes delivering at least 600 MWh/year in electricity savings.
How much funding can be received?
XLerate Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the XLerate Program program?
To be eligible for the XLerate Program program, you must:
Located in Ontario.
Owner/operator of a non-residential facility.
Or third-party applicant authorized to implement the project at a non-residential facility.
What expenses are eligible under XLerate Program?
Implement large-scale energy-efficiency projects tied to, or supporting, an industrial process at a non-residential facility in Ontario.
Conduct a feasibility study to assess and scope an eligible large-scale energy-efficiency project.
Who can I contact for more information about the XLerate Program?
You can contact Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO).
Where is the XLerate Program available?
The XLerate Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the XLerate Program?
XLerate Program is funded by Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Save on Energy (SOE)