Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) BizEnergySaver Program

Amount:

Type:

Discount

Description:

The Save on Energy BizEnergySaver program is designed to help industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI), and multi-residential building owners and operators make equipment improvements to reduce their energy consumption.

Comments on Funding:

1. This program offers upfront incentives and direct installation of LED upgrades, adaptive lighting controls in areas such as exit stairwells and parking garages, high bay lighting upgrades and controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs) for pump systems and fans, and parking garage exhaust fan controls.
2. The instant discounts for VFD measures cover at least 75% of eligible project costs, with most VFD upgrades being offered for free.

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must:
1. have commercial buildings in Ottawa and Toronto’s Richview South area;
2. be non-residential customers of Toronto Hydro, Hydro Ottawa, or Hydro One;
3. have the rights and authority to have the equipment installed (i.e., either own the facility or have the owner’s permission).

Application Steps:

1. Applicants must call 1-833-934-0778 or complete this form to schedule a free on-site assessment to identify energy-efficiency opportunities for their building(s), which includes, lighting, parking garage exhaust fan controls, and VFDs for pump systems and fans.
2. After the assessment, they will be provided with options for energy-efficient upgrades that can be installed in their building(s), and the instant discounts they will receive for the purchase and installation of the equipment. If they choose to proceed with one or more options, they will be sent a participant agreement and work order for their review and signature.
3. Qualified Save on Energy delivery partners will handle the entire installation process on their behalf – everything from scheduling installations with a qualified contractor to project management of the retrofit and clean-up.

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified.

Other Things to Note:

This program is delivered in collaboration with Toronto Hydro, Hydro Ottawa and Hydro One.

Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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