Eligible applicants
The following organizations may apply for funding:
- First Nations governments and development corporations
- Municipal governments
- Non-profit and non-governmental organizations
- For-profit enterprises
- Crown corporations
- Multi Unit Residential Building owners. Buildings must be larger than 600 square metres, with dwellings accessed by a common space such as a hallway or foyer
Small commercial projects
You can apply online for the following small-scale energy upgrades in commercial or institutional buildings:
- Air source heat pumps
- Air source heat pumps for new buildings
- ENERGY STAR appliances
- ENERGY STAR windows
- Biomass heating systems
- Heat recovery ventilators (HRVs)
- Insulation and air sealing
- Solar hot water
Large commercial projects
Funding is available for existing building projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and for low carbon heating systems in new buildings. To qualify, an energy model must be completed by an engineer or certified technician, showing how energy upgrades will reduce carbon consumption by 20 per cent or more. The funding amount is based on your building’s improved carbon performance. Email [email protected] for more information and to apply.
Funding amounts
Funding amounts are determined by organization type and the amount of carbon reduced.
| Organization type | Project type | Maximum funding percentage | Cost effectiveness limit |
| Eligible projects | Up to 25 per cent | $6,000 per ton of CO2 per year |
| Biomass and heat pumps in existing buildings | Up to 40 per cent | $8,500 per ton of CO2 per year | |
| Projects modelled to reduce emissions by 50 per cent or greater | |||
| All eligible projects | Up to 50 per cent | $12,000 per ton of CO2 per year |
| All eligible projects | Up to 60 per cent | $14,500 per ton of CO2 per year |
Low interest loan program:
The Better Buildings Program provides access to upfront funding to support commercial energy projects.