Business Rebates in Canada: Save on Equipment, Energy, and Sustainability Upgrades
Looking to reduce business costs through rebates? This article explains how rebate programs work in Canada, what types are available, who offers them, and how your business can qualify.
Whether you’re investing in energy-efficient equipment, renewable energy systems, or sustainability upgrades, this guide will help you take advantage of business rebate opportunities at the federal, provincial, and local levels.
โ What Is a Business Rebate?
A business rebate is a financial incentive that refunds part of the cost of specific products, upgrades, or services after theyโve been purchased and installed. Rebates are typically:
- Post-purchase incentives (you apply after completing the project)
- Cash-back or bill credits that reduce overall project costs
- Targeted at energy efficiency, clean tech, or environmental improvements
Unlike grants or tax credits, rebates usually focus on narrow use cases, but have a simpler application process and faster turnaround times.
โ Common Types of Business Rebates in Canada
Canadian businesses can access a wide range of rebate programs across industries and regions. Here are the most common categories:
โพ Energy Efficiency Rebates
Offered for upgrading:
- Lighting systems (LED retrofits)
- HVAC systems (high-efficiency heating and cooling)
- Commercial refrigeration and insulation
- Building automation and controls
These rebates are widely available through utility companies and provincial energy efficiency programs.
โพ Clean Technology & Renewable Energy Rebates
Available for:
- Solar panels and battery storage
- Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations
- High-efficiency boilers, heat pumps, and industrial equipment
- Energy management systems
Some programs also support feasibility studies or energy audits as part of clean energy adoption.
โพ Equipment or Technology Upgrade Rebates
Rebates for upgrading to modern, more efficient equipment โ including:
- Manufacturing or processing machinery
- Smart building or facility technology
- Commercial kitchen or food service equipment
Eligibility typically depends on product specifications and installation by approved vendors.
โพ Environmental or Waste Reduction Rebates
Support for businesses reducing their environmental footprint, such as:
- Water-saving fixtures or industrial systems
- Waste diversion and recycling upgrades
- Low-emission fuel conversions
These are often tied to local or provincial climate strategies.
โพ Water or Fuel Efficiency Rebates
Though less common, some industries โ particularly agriculture, hospitality, and transportation โ may access rebates for:
- Irrigation or water management systems
- Fuel-saving equipment or retrofits for fleets
โ Who Offers Business Rebates in Canada?
Business rebate programs are typically not offered directly by federal departments, but by agencies and utilities working under federal or provincial mandates. Key providers include:
- Utility companies
(e.g. BC Hydro, Hydro-Quรฉbec, Enbridge, FortisBC, Nova Scotia Power) - Provincial energy efficiency agencies
(e.g. Save on Energy Ontario, Efficiency Manitoba, Efficiency Nova Scotia) - Municipal governments
(e.g. City of Vancouver or Toronto climate rebate programs) - Regional economic development organizations
that deliver targeted rebate programs as part of local climate or innovation initiatives
While federal programs like those from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) may support rebates indirectly, most rebates are regional in nature, with eligibility based on location and service provider.
โ How to Qualify for a Business Rebate
Each rebate program has its own requirements, but most follow a consistent structure. To qualify, businesses usually must:
- Be registered and operating in the applicable province, territory, or utility region
- Purchase eligible equipment or services (must meet technical efficiency criteria)
- Use approved installers or contractors, where required
- Submit proof of purchase and installation (e.g. paid invoice, product model numbers, photos)
- Complete the rebate application within the allowed timeframe โ often within 90โ120 days of installation
Some programs also require pre-approval before you begin the project, especially for high-value upgrades.
โ How to Apply for a Business Rebate
Applying for a rebate is usually simpler than applying for a grant or loan. Here’s how the process typically works:
- Review eligibility and rebate amounts
- Check the programโs website or rebate catalog for qualifying products and services
- Check the programโs website or rebate catalog for qualifying products and services
- Plan your project
- Choose eligible equipment and, if necessary, work with a certified vendor or contractor
- Choose eligible equipment and, if necessary, work with a certified vendor or contractor
- Complete the project
- Install the product or upgrade, keeping detailed records (receipts, product specs, photos)
- Install the product or upgrade, keeping detailed records (receipts, product specs, photos)
- Submit your application
- Complete the online rebate form and upload documentation
- Include business information, proof of purchase, and installation date
- Complete the online rebate form and upload documentation
- Receive your rebate
- Rebates are typically issued within 4 to 12 weeks via cheque or electronic transfer
- Rebates are typically issued within 4 to 12 weeks via cheque or electronic transfer
Rebates are often first-come, first-served, and programs may close once funding is exhausted โ so timing matters.
โ Alternatives or Complements to Rebates
Business rebates are just one way to reduce costs. Theyโre often used in combination with other funding options, including:
โพ Grants
Upfront, non-repayable funding for broader projects, such as facility upgrades, hiring, or innovation.
โพ Tax Credits
Credits like SR&ED or provincial clean energy tax incentives may apply to the same or related expenses as a rebate.
โพ Loans
Government-backed loans can help cover upfront project costs if cash flow is a barrier, with rebates helping offset repayment later.
โพ Subsidies
If your project involves hiring or training staff, wage subsidies can reduce labour costs alongside any rebate on capital expenses.
โ Business Rebates in Canada: Current Federal & Provincial Rebates Available
In the following sections youโll find business rebate programs that are currently offered by the Canadian federal government, as well as various provincial governments:
Federal Business Rebates Currently Available:
Incentive calculated as a portion of your lending with FCC, up to $4,000 in one year; McCain match makes growers eligible for up to $8,000 (Engaged, 1:1) or up to $12,000 (Advanced, 2:1); Leading growers receive 4% on eligible lending up to $800,000, worth as much as $32,000; plus an additional $2,000 McCain Input Efficiency Bonus
Rebate
Description:
Working with McCain, FCC has created an incentive program open to eligible FCC customers who are potato growers using McCainโs Regenerative Agriculture Framework.
A portion of your FCC lending, up to a maximum of $4,000 in one year
Rebate
Description:
FCC has created an incentive program that integrates AgExpert Field Premium with Fertilizer Canadaโs Nutrient Stewardship Program for eligible customers who execute a 4R Plan created and verified by a 4R professional who is designated or certified through Fertilizer Canada.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Drawback Program can help Canadian companies compete in export markets by removing the domestic duty impact from their commercial goods. The program grants a drawback (refund) of duties that were paid on imported goods if:
– the goods are eventually exported in the same condition, or
– the goods are consumed or expended through a manufacturing process and eventually exported
Additionally, Canadian companies may have commercial goods that are eligible for drawbacks under the Obsolete or Surplus Goods Program. The purpose of this program is to help Canadian companies compete internationally by reducing the export costs on valueless goods that will not enter the domestic market.
No fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Duties Relief Program from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) allows qualified companies to import commercial goods without paying duties, as long as those goods are eventually exported. As part of the program, companies can manufacture or use the commercial goods in a limited manner before export.
Lesser of a portion of your lending with FCC, to a maximum of $4,000 per year, or $100 per acre registered in DUC’s Marginal Areas Program; plus a PepsiCo incentive of up to 50% of the FCC incentive, to a maximum of $2,000 per eligible application
Rebate
Description:
Working with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), FCC has created an incentive program open to eligible FCC customers who participate in DUCโs Marginal Areas Program.
$3,000.00
Rebate
Description:
Working with Dairy Farmers of Canada and Lactanet, FCC has created an incentive program for eligible FCC customers. The criteria to qualify will be a combination of herd sustainability metrics and proActionยฎ environment module results.
Producers on milk recording with Lactanet can use the recently launched Herd Sustainability Index results, while those not on milk recording can qualify by providing similar metrics.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Customs Bonded Warehouse Program defers the payment of customs duties on imported goods into Canada until they are sold in the Canadian market. If imported goods are exported directly from the customs bonded warehouse, no customs duties are payable.
A portion of your FCC lending, up to a maximum of $4,000 per year
Rebate
Description:
Working with Cargill, FCC has created an incentive program for eligible FCC customers who participated in the Cargill RegenConnectยฎ Program.
Incentive payments calculated as a portion of your FCC lending, up to a maximum of $4,000 per year
Rebate
Description:
Working with the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) and its certification bodies, FCC has created an incentive program for eligible customers who are CRSB Certifiedโข.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Canada tariff remission process provides eligible businesses exceptional relief from the tariffs imposed as part of Canadaโs response. The Government of Canada is outlining a framework and process for how it will consider remission requests for the tariffs on products from the United States (U.S.) that apply beginning on March 4, 2025. Under specific circumstances, remission allows for relief from the payment of tariffs, or the refund of tariffs already paid.
Should the government decide to impose additional tariffs on other goods, the remission process would also be available for those goods, with further details provided at that time
No fixed amount
Loan
Description:
Our Building Retrofits Initiative (BRI) provides attractive financing to reduce investment barriers and decarbonize buildings. Our team of experts works with the public and private sector as well as other market participants to modernize and improve the energy efficiency of existing buildings.
Alberta Business Rebates Currently Available:
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Remote Area Heating Allowance (RAHA) program was established in 1980. It reduces the cost of heating fuels for Albertans who do not have access to natural gas service in their area. These individuals generally reside in remote locations in the province and are not located in a current natural gas distributors franchise area.
Reimbursement of the full amount of the contribution made to the Plus 15 Fund, to a maximum of $1 million per project, payable upon issuance of an occupancy permit
Rebate
Description:
The Plus 15 Fund Offset Program offers financial incentives to promote new residential development downtown. This program applies within the boundary of the Plus 15 area.
$2,250 per participant
In-Kind Support, Subsidy
Description:
BenchmarkYYC helps building owners measure, track and share energy use, water use and emissions data. This enables smart choices to improve energy and water use and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
B.C. Business Rebates Currently Available:
A rebate of up to 85%, to a maximum of $30,000 annually toward eligible costs per business (annual maximum applies to any combination of the CCR and SBR programs); projects must have a minimum budget of $1,000
Rebate
Description:
This program is designed to help businesses reduce the barrier to accessing professional expertise and recover the costs of third-party consulting projects.
The SBR Consulting Rebate will reimburse small and medium sized businesses (operators) for contracted consulting services.
Flat-rate rebates per WAV: Maintenance Rebate up to $6,900, Auto Insurance Rebate up to $2,400 and Fuel Rebate up to $3,000, prorated by the months the vehicle was insured, in operation and eligible
Rebate
Description:
The WAV Maintenance and Operation Rebate provides three flat-rate rebates to help eligible applicants cover the additional maintenance and operating costs associated with operating a WAV taxi compared to a standard taxi.
Up to 50% of eligible conversion costs to a maximum of $9,000 and up to 20% of eligible purchase at fair market value to a maximum of $11,000, total not to exceed $20,000 per WAV (previously converted or purpose-built vehicles: 20% of eligible purchase costs not to exceed $20,000)
Rebate
Description:
The Acquisition and Conversion Funding Stream will subsidize applicants for the added costs associated with purchasing or converting a WAV taxi compared to a non-accessible taxi by providing rebates for eligible costs.
Rebate to a maximum of 50% up to $30,000 annually toward eligible costs (annual maximum applies to any combination of both the CCR and SBR program); projects must have a minimum budget of $2,000 and the applicant must contribute a minimum 25% of the eligible project budget
Rebate
Description:
The Competitiveness Consulting Rebate program provides a rebate to small and medium sized businesses in eligible industries for customized consulting services.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Qualifying businesses can get tariff exemptions or reductions by meeting the rules of origin and completing a certificate of origin under some trade agreements.
Manitoba Business Rebates Currently Available:
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Manitoba Works Capital Incentive encourages significant new business investment or existing business expansion by creating a competitive tax environment to help diversify Manitobaโs economy and stimulate job creation.
The proponent of an approved project under the Incentive receives a tax rebate of the incremental (new) education property taxes that are generated as a result of capital investment on an identified property for a period of up to 20 years.
$60,000.00
Rebate
Description:
Funding to assist in the purchase of pre-approved common equipment used to monitor and control food safety parameters and to improve traceability systems
50 per cent of eligible costs, to a maximum of $5,000 per project
Rebate
Description:
The Government of Manitobaโs Incoming Buyer Program (IBP) assists Manitoba companies offset the costs of inviting a qualified international buyer to Manitoba.
$20,000
Rebate
Description:
Export Development program provides reimbursement to eligible Manitoba companies participating in a tradeshow or mission outside the province. This will assist companies to enter new markets, and provide opportunities for education, market assessments, developing relationships, contacts and sales.
New Brunswick Business Rebates Currently Available:
Up to 100% of energy audit costs (to a maximum of $8,000) and of feasibility study costs (to a maximum of $3,300); electricity-saving projects $120 per GJ saved up to $250,000 per fiscal year; 25% back on non-electric upgrades capped at $1 Million per entity; up to $1.25 million towards the implementation of the energy efficiency upgrades
Rebate
Description:
Weโre here to help owners and operators of commercial buildings reduce energy costs. The Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program provides incentives for energy audits, feasibility studies and eligible energy-saving upgrade projects.
25% of eligible project costs, with a lifetime cap of $250,000 per eligible project site
Rebate
Description:
The program offers you 25% back on energy efficient products and equipment for your business; from lighting to heating, cooling and ventilation, to commercial kitchen equipment, and more.
Nova Scotia Business Rebates Currently Available:
$100 incentive for every kilowatt reduced, averaged across all events per season, paid by cheque or direct deposit at the end of the season
Rebate
Description:
By shifting your organization’s energy use during peak demand events, you can get rewarded and support Nova Scotia’s transition to a cleaner electricity grid.
Open to businesses willing and able to participate in manually or automatically reducing energy use during events triggered by periods of high demand, such as extremely cold days.
Rebates of between 5% and 10% of the applicant’s gross payroll, paid annually for a set term (typically five years) up to an approved amount
Rebate
Description:
A payroll rebate is a performance-based incentive that helps growing companies succeed in Nova Scotia. Designed to reward results, it provides a return on eligible gross payroll, paid annually as your company meets agreed-upon growth targets.
Up to 50% of eligible expenses (organic certification fees), to a maximum of $750
Rebate
Description:
The objective of the Organic Certification Rebate program is to encourage more Nova Scotian farms to become certified organic, as well as to support those who have already made the changes needed to be a certified organic farm in the province.
Refund of the capital contribution each time additional customers are connected within ten years, reduced by 10% as an administration fee, to a maximum refund of 90% of the latest contribution
Rebate
Description:
If you made a payment to build a power line extension in order to receive electric service, you may be eligible to receive a rebate for a portion of your installation cost when a new customer is permanently connected to that power line.
46 metres of equivalent line cost minus a 10% administration fee for each additional customer connected within 10 years, to a maximum of 90% of the total contribution
Rebate
Description:
If you made a payment to build a power line extension in order to receive electric service, you may be eligible to receive a rebate for a portion of your installation cost when a new customer is permanently connected to that power line.
25% of Eligible Project Costs, maximum Rebate Amount $3,750,000; maximum Eligible Project Costs $15,000,000; minimum total budgeted Nova Scotia investment $350,000
Rebate
Description:
The Innovation Rebate Program (IRP) provides financial incentives for projects that assist Nova Scotia companies as they scale to increase their competitiveness.
The program supports companies as they innovate, drive productivity, increase production capacity, and adopt cleaner and more sustainable approaches to growth across Nova Scotia.
$250,000
Rebate
Description:
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF) is a provincially-funded program designed to help prepare the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sectors in Nova Scotia to reduce their energy use and mitigate climate change impacts, in alignment with provincial targets as outlined in the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act: reduce emissions to at least 53% below the levels that were emitted in 2005 by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.
Objective: Supporting studies that enable future projects under the other pathways (Electrification,
Renewable, and Operational Efficiency) included in this funding program. The intent of the study should
be to enable more than one project that is not tied to a specific company. The Study Path promotes
future projects that enable the core intent of the fund to create innovative, sustainable, and energyefficient practices in the Nova Scotia fisheries sector.
$100,000
Rebate
Description:
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF) is a provincially-funded program designed to help prepare the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sectors in Nova Scotia to reduce their energy use and mitigate climate change impacts, in alignment with provincial targets as outlined in the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act: reduce emissions to at least 53% below the levels that were emitted in 2005 by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.
Objective: Supporting adoption of renewables such as solar, wind, geothermal, or biofuel.
$100,000
Rebate
Description:
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF) is a provincially-funded program designed to help prepare the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sectors in Nova Scotia to reduce their energy use and mitigate climate change impacts, in alignment with provincial targets as outlined in the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act: reduce emissions to at least 53% below the levels that were emitted in 2005 by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.
Objective: Supporting energy efficient technology adoption and exploration of energy monitoring and
cost of production management projects.
$250,000
Rebate
Description:
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF) is a provincially-funded program designed to help prepare the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sectors in Nova Scotia to reduce their energy use and mitigate climate change impacts, in alignment with provincial targets as outlined in the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act: reduce emissions to at least 53% below the levels that were emitted in 2005 by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.
Objective: Supporting the transition to the use of electric vessels, support vehicles (support off-road
vehicles need to displace fossil fuel-based off-road support vehicle), and charging infrastructure
(including associated energy storage).
$750 per VFD for 1 – 5 hp; $1,200 for > 5 hp – 10 hp; $100 / hp for > 10 hp – 100 hp (applications up to 100 hp are eligible)
Rebate
Description:
Efficient Product Rebates Commercial VFD Rebate Guide The following table lists the rebates available for energy efficient Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) technologies.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Small Business Energy Solutions program offers rebates to cover up to 80% of the project cost and other incentives for various energy efficiency upgrades.
Strip-curtains: $8 / linear ft; Night Covers: $8 / linear ft; Open to Closed Cooler Conversion: $25 / linear ft; Zero-energy Doors for Reach-in Coolers: $120 / door; Door Heater Controls: $80 / door; Evaporator Fan Motor Controls: $500 / controller; Intelligent Freezer Defrost Controls: $150 / controller; Outside Air Economizer: $2,000 / economizer; Refrigerated Vending Machine Controls: $50 / controller; Discus or Scroll Refrigeration Compressor: $200; EC Motors: Walk-in Cooler $180, Standalone Retail Cooler $60
Rebate
Description:
Rebates available for energy-efficient commercial
refrigeration products.
High efficiency circulator pumps: $60 (< 150W), $110 (150 - 499W), $400 (500 - 2,500W), in-store; booster pump system with VFDs: $2500+ $300/hp reduced, mail-in; contact Efficiency Nova Scotia for pumping systems over 50 hp
Rebate
Description:
Efficient Product Rebates Commercial Pumping Equipment Rebate Guide The following table lists the product requirements and rebates available for a range of energy-efficient pumping technologies.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Rebates available for energy-efficient commercial
pool products.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Rebates available for energy-efficient compressed
air products.
$15,000
Grant, Rebate
Description:
The Commercial New Construction Program provides support for whole-building energy modeling as a design tool and offers incentives to help offset the capital cost of efficient construction.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The following tables list product requirements and available rebates for a range of energy-efficient commercial heating equipment.
$0.25/kWh of annual energy production, capped at a maximum of $30,000 per project (or up to 50% of the material costs, whichever is less)
Rebate
Description:
Business Energy Rebates โ Commercial Solar PV gives participating businesses a rebate for new solar PV systems of up to 100kW installed by an Efficiency Nova Scotia Registered Solar Installer. The rebate is $0.25/kWh of annual energy production, capped at $30,000 per project or 50% of the material costs, whichever is less.
Up to $1,400 in rebates on agricultural technology upgrades, up to $500 on lighting upgrades and up to $2,000 on refrigeration equipment
Rebate
Description:
Open to agricultural facilities that could benefit from rebates on high-quality, efficient equipment and programs that identify energy-saving opportunities.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Rebates available for a range of energy-efficient IT and Datacenters products.
No fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Commercial Development District Improvement By-Law supports new commercial growth by offering a property tax phase-in incentive for eligible developments.
Property owners undertaking new commercial developments in certain areas of the Municipality may apply to have the increase in property taxes resulting from these new developments phased in over a period of five or ten years, depending on the scale of the development.
Ontario Business Rebates Currently Available:
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Building-wide funding for toilet, showerhead and tap aerator upgrades
Receive funding to support the upgrading of your apartment building with water-efficient toilets, showerheads and tap aerators. This program is best suited for medium to large-sized apartment buildings interested in long-term savings.
$10,000
Rebate
Description:
The Water Efficient Technology (W.E.T.) program provides commercial, industrial and institutional-sector companies with resources and funding to reduce water use.
$15 for each replaced toilet flapper or flush valve seal (one-time single payout), plus free water-efficient showerheads and tap aerators when replacing toilet flappers or flush valve seals
Rebate, In-Kind Support
Description:
Multi-residential buildings with 2 or more units under the same owner and meet the criteria may be eligible for this program.
Apply for a $15 rebate for each toilet flapper or flush valve seal replaced. For added savings, we also offer free water-efficient showerheads and tap aerators to install when replacing the toilet flapper or flush valve seals.
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Ontario government is keeping costs down for workers and businesses by giving back over $2.5 billion by rebating Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) surpluses to hundreds of thousands of safe employers, reducing business premium rates and investing in keeping workers healthy and safe. These ground-breaking measures will pump billions of dollars back into the economy, helping to rebuild Ontarioโs economy and support workers.
Rebate applied to the sewer portion of the water rate (57 per cent of the water rate) on the percentage of purchased drinking water not returned to the sanitary sewer; e.g. a business consuming 100,000 m3 and diverting 20 per cent of purchased water could receive a rebate of $55,437.06
Rebate
Description:
Businesses in Toronto may be eligible for a rebate on water that is used on-site for their industrial, commercial or institutional processes. The rebate is based on the percentage of purchased drinking water not returned to the City via the sanitary sewer system and is applied to the sewer portion of the water rate.
23.5% rebate from the province on the subtotal of the electricity bill, for eligible customers
Rebate
Description:
the Ontario Electricity Rebate, which currently provides a 23.5% rebate to eligible residential customers, small businesses, farms and other customers
Rebate of two cents per kilowatt hour; individual rebates capped at 2017 to 2020 average consumption levels
Rebate
Description:
The Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP) supports Northern Ontarioโs largest industrial electricity consumers with competitive, stable and predictable electricity price rates. The program helps them improve their competitiveness and their ability to secure investments, while continuing to create and sustain good jobs in Northern Ontario.
Program participants receive a rebate of two cents per kilowatt hour. Individual rebates are capped at 2017 to 2020 average consumption levels.
Rate reduction of 30 per cent on water use over the first 5,000 m3 (2026: Industrial Water Rate (Block 2 Rate) $3.3219 per m3 vs General Water Rate (Block 1 Rate) $4.8629 per m3)
Subsidy
Description:
The Industrial Water Rate Program offers a discounted water rate to manufacturers in Toronto to help support economic growth and encourage water conservation (also called the Block 2 water rate).
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Since 2007, the City of Toronto has provided the Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program to eligible heritage properties. In 2015 the program was significantly restructured to focus eligibility on commercial and industrial properties designated under Part IV (individually) or Part V (part of a Heritage Conservation District) of the Ontario Heritage Act, and to calculate rebates to provide matching funds for eligible conservation work.
Matching grant funds for eligible heritage conservation work; a maximum grant of 50 per cent of costs up to $20,000 is available for slate roof repair or restoration
Grant
Description:
Since 1986, the Toronto Heritage Grant Program has provided matching grant funds for eligible heritage conservation work to owners of properties that are designated under Part IV or Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The Heritage Grant Program assists property owners repair and retain defining heritage attributes, including masonry, windows, doors, wood detailing, and slate roofs.
Financing for up to 100 per cent of project costs at a rate equal to the Cityโs cost of borrowing, with repayment terms up to 30 years for qualifying projects
Loan
Description:
Through the Energy Retrofit Loan (ERL) program, the City offers fixed, long-term, low-interest financing to enable building owners to invest in low-carbon, energy-efficient capital improvements.
Green roofs: $100 per m2 of vegetated area installed, maximum of $100,000 per green roof project, plus a Structural Assessment Grant equal to the cost of the structural assessment or $1,000.00 (whichever is less); Cool roofs: $5 / mยฒ for a cool roof with a new membrane, or $2 / mยฒ for a cool roof coating over an existing roof, maximum of $50,000 per cool roof project
Rebate
Description:
Incentives are available to support the installation of green roofs and cool roofs on Toronto homes and buildings.
The City of Toronto established the Eco-Roof Incentive Program to help fund the expansion of green roof and cool roof installations across the city.
Storage Tank Water Heaters: up to $150/unit, up to $550/unit or up to $700/unit (by model); Condensing Tankless Water Heater: up to $700/unit
Rebate
Description:
Thatโs why weโre offering rebates on the best energy-saving equipment on the market. By upgrading to high-efficiency heating and hot water equipment, you can save on energy costs immediately.
All incentive offers are available to Enbridge Gas, commercial and industrial Ontario customers, including those formerly served by Union Gas.
Incentives up to $45,000: up to 80 percent of airtightness testing costs, maximum $30,000 per project ($0.50 per square foot), plus up to 50 percent of costs for resolving air leakage issues, maximum $15,000 per project
Rebate
Description:
For commercial and multi-residential builders and developers, Enbridge Gas provides incentives up to $45,000* for testing and to resolve any issues discovered in the process, to help ensure intended performance standards are achieved.
Free water audit plus a one-time cash rebate of up to 30 cents per litre of water saved per average day ($0.30/L for both water and sewer reduction, or $0.15/L for only one of water or sewer reduction)
Rebate, In-Kind Support
Description:
The Cityโs Capacity Buy Back Program encourages and rewards industrial, commercial and institutional organizations that reduce water use by:
1. offering industrial customers consuming up to 15,000 cubic metres annually (m3/yr), commercial, and institutional customers a free water audit to help identify ways to reduce water use;
2. rewarding industrial customers consuming up to 5,000 m3/yr, and commercial and institutional customers that implement permanent water savings measures with a one-time cash rebate up to 30 cents per litre of water saved per average day;
Grant up to a maximum of $25,000 for eligible City planning application fees and a maximum of $25,000 for eligible City building application fees for a total maximum grant of $50,000
Grant, Rebate
Description:
The Barton/Kenilworth Planning and Building Fees Grant Program provides grants that rebate specific planning and building application fees for approved development-related projects. The program aims to encourage the redevelopment of underutilized properties and support improvements that enhance the maintenance, functionality, viability, accessibility, and aesthetics of existing commercial, mixed-use, multi-residential, or institutional buildings within the Barton Street East and Kenilworth Avenue North commercial corridors, as identified in the Barton and Kenilworth Commercial Corridors Study.
PEI Business Rebates Currently Available:
Base rebate of 32% of eligible costs for work completed in Prince Edward Island, plus a 1 percentage point PEI Production Bonus and a 2 percentage point Series Production Bonus
Rebate
Description:
The Prince Edward Island Film Production Fund (โFundโ) supports the development and growth of the private-sector film and television industry in Prince Edward Island. The Fund provides a financial incentive to make Prince Edward Island a competitive location for productions and encourages the development, training and hiring of Prince Edward Island film personnel.
Rebate of up to 25 per cent of eligible salaries and wages for incremental full-time positions (1850 hours) with a gross wage of at least $35,000 per annum, applied to a maximum of one year of eligible labour expenses
Rebate
Description:
The PEI Labour Rebate (PLR) supports the growth of Island businesses through a refundable labour rebate on incremental job creation. Employment growth must be linked to the development, expansion and/or commercialization of new products, processes, and services that will be sold primarily beyond the borders of PEI.
no fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
A tax rebate incentive for aerospace and defence-related companies offers a full yearly rebate on all corporate income tax paid to the province of Prince Edward Island. There is also a full yearly rebate of all real property tax relating to ownership or rental of spaces in Prince Edward Island.
Quebec Business Rebates Currently Available:
Saskatchewan Business Rebates Currently Available:
$0.13 per kWh for non-lighting projects, $0.06 per kWh for lighting projects and $15 per GJ for natural gas projects, up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $100,000 per project, per fuel type; prescriptive lighting incentives of $6 to $184 per unit
Rebate
Description:
This service is for all commercial customers, regardless of energy use.
1. Get financial incentives to upgrade your facilities with more energy-efficient equipment. Offerings include:
Rebate of 50 per cent (Efficiency and Expansion Streams) or 60 per cent (Emissions Reduction Stream) of eligible expenditures, up to $750,000 per applicant by tier (up to $300,000, $500,000 or $750,000 by project size), including a third-party business analysis at 50 per cent of eligible costs to a maximum of $20,000; minimum $50,000 eligible project expenditures per application
Rebate
Description:
The Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM) program provides funding assistance to agri-businesses for the adoption of best practices, new state-of-the-art technologies and processes stimulating significant improvements in productivity efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reductions through:
1. Automation, efficient manufacturing processes and technologies;
2. Investments in sustainable manufacturing with greenhouse gas emissions-reducing equipment and infrastructure; and
3. Increased productive capacity by purchasing or upgrading equipment to expand processing to a new product complementary to existing primary inputs.
Cost-share of 30 to 90 per cent depending on the BMP, with funding caps per BMP from $10,000 to $200,000 (e.g. Intensive Livestock Management 30 to 70 per cent to $200,000); minimum rebate of $250, minimum claim of $500
Grant, Rebate
Description:
The Resilient Agricultural Landscapes Program (RALP) provides funding to producers to increase the environmental resiliency of agricultural land. The program helps producers achieve outcomes related to water quality, soil health and biodiversity through the adoption of beneficial management practices.
Up to 30 per cent of eligible costs, to a maximum program payment of $50,000 per eligible applicant over the five-year Sustainable CAP term (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028); minimum rebate of $250
Rebate
Description:
The Irrigation Efficiency Program supports improved energy and water efficiencies in irrigation systems. The program provides eligible applicants who meet program criteria, with a rebate for converting low efficiency or high-pressure irrigation systems to high efficiency, low pressure irrigation systems.
Dugout, Pipeline and Well: 50 per cent of eligible costs, to a maximum of $75,000 per applicant; Well Decommissioning: 90 per cent of eligible costs to a maximum rebate of $10,000 per project; Small Dams: 50 per cent of eligible costs up to a maximum of $75,000 per applicant; Water Development Projects: 50 per cent of pre-approved eligible costs to a maximum payment of $150,000 (community water development), 50 per cent of eligible costs up to a maximum of $75,000 per applicant (connections to rural water utilities)
Rebate
Description:
The Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) provides rebates to develop secure and sustainable agricultural water sources, such as wells, dugouts, pipelines and dams. The program also supports rural well decommissioning.
100% of the incremental Saskatchewan Corporation Income Tax for each of the first two years, 75% for the third year, 50% for the fourth year and 25% for the fifth year of a five-year rebate period
Rebate, Tax Credit
Description:
The Corporation Income Tax Rebate for Primary Steel Production provides a tax incentive for eligible primary steel producers that make a minimum capital investment of $100 million in new or expanded productive capacity.
Rebates are calculated per eligible Unit: Furnace (replacement only): $325 per eligible furnace Condensing water heater (replacement only): $5 per MBH, to a maximum of $10,000 per building Rooftop unit (replacement only): $60 per ton for units 5.4 to 20 tons Variable speed ECM pump (replacement only): $30 per unit under 100 watts; $0.40 per watt for 100 to 1,500 watts Boiler plant (replacement or new construction): $750 up to 300 MBH plus $3 per MBH above 300 MBH, to a maximum of $35,850 per building or property Tankless water heater (replacement or new construction): $1,000 each Infrared tube heater (replacement or new construction): $600 single stage; $1,000 dual stage/modulating; $1,200 condensing HRV/ERV (replacement or new construction): $0.75 per CFM, up to $5,000 per building or property Projects with an estimated rebate of $7,500 or more may apply for optional pre-approval.
Rebate
Description:
The Commercial Space and Water Heating Rebate encourages the use of high-efficiency equipment to maximize energy cost savings while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. SaskEnergy, in collaboration with SaskPower, is offering rebates based on the type, efficiency, number of units and size of the equipment installed in commercial buildings.
No specific amount specified
Rebate
Description:
The Animal Health and Biosecurity Program is designed to provide support to producers in the apiculture, beef cattle, bison, cervids, small ruminants (sheep/goats), dairy, poultry and swine sectors. The purpose of the program is to increase participation in biosecurity and animal welfare initiatives.
Yukon Business Rebates Currently Available:
Minimum rebate of 25 per cent of approved Yukon spend, increased by 2 per cent for each Yukon resident in a key position beyond the required 3 (to a maximum of 10 per cent) and up to 5 per cent for Yukon ownership; maximum potential rebate of 40 per cent of Yukon spend per project
Rebate
Description:
The Media Production Fund provides funding for the production of a professional film, television or digital media project. You must demonstrate market demand for the project in the form of a:
licence agreement; and
letter of interest.
Large commercial projects (businesses): up to 25% of eligible project costs, to a limit of $6,000 per ton of CO2 reduced per year; up to 40%, to a limit of $8,500 per ton of CO2 per year, for biomass and heat pumps in existing buildings and for projects modelled to reduce emissions by 50% or more
Rebate
Description:
The Good Energy Program offers rebates for upgrades to commercial, institutional and community buildings.
Rebates range from 4% to 10% of your annual assessment, up to $25,000 per year; COR- and SECOR-certified businesses automatically qualify for a 10% rebate
Rebate
Description:
CHOICES is a rebate program that rewards you for providing health and safety and return-to-work training courses to your employees.
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