Savings by Design Commercial & Multi-Residential
No funding involved
In-Kind Support
Description:
The Savings by Design Commercial and Multi-Residential program gives project team free access to industry experts, technical tools and financial incentives to help build high-performance, resilient and sustainable buildings.
Comments on Funding:
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must have the following eligible projects:
1. Commercial or multi-residential new construction or major renovation projects (Part 3, Part 10, or Part 11 buildings, as defined by the Ontario Building Code).
2. 25,000 sq. ft. or larger.
3. In the Enbridge Gas service area.
4. At the design phase or earlier.
5. Intending to achieve a 25% higher efficiency performance than required by code.
6. Fuelled by any energy source—natural gas is not a requirement for program participation.
7. located in the Enbridge Gas service area. City of Toronto and City of Ottawa projects will target the achievement of higher energy performance.
8. agree to all program terms and conditions, fully participate in all stages of the program and meet all program requirements.
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. submit a complete and fully signed Application to Enbridge Gas;
2. participate in the visioning session and define their project requirements and sustainability priorities; and
3. strategize with energy modellers and sustainable design experts to maximize their project’s energy and environmental performance at a full-day workshop facilitated by Sustainable Buildings Canada.
An energy model will be developed as well as a final report summarizing the options discussed and recommendations.
Documentation Needed:
No specific documentation has been identified.
Other Things to Note:
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Maurice
