Get paid for energy-efficient upgrades

Saving energy is good for business. Investing in retrofits that make your building or facility more energy efficient can reduce operating costs, improve profitability, create a more comfortable environment and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

We offer a range of programs and incentives for retrofit projects that deliver energy savings—from straightforward upgrades to custom projects in commercial, multi-residential, affordable multi-family housing and industrial buildings.

We’ll work with you at every step

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    One-on-one expertise, at no cost to you.

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    Help to identify and prioritize energy efficiency projects.

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    Help to translate opportunities into measurable savings.

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    Access to incentives that cover up to 50 percent of project costs.


Examples of common custom and retrofit upgrades

Boiler upgrades

Why wait for a breakdown? Get incentives for condensing and high-efficiency boilers.

Heat recovery

Put wasted heat generated from equipment to work.

Water heating systems

Get expert help to find efficiencies and achieve ongoing savings.

Steam & hot water systems

Achieve savings through steam trap repairs, condensate returns and more.

Building and process controls

Implement building controls and save through operational improvements.

Air balance

Get help to right-size exhaust and make-up air requirements in your building.


An incentive for every retrofit

Commercial Custom Retrofit Program

Get up to 50 percent of incremental project costs for investing in capital projects that save natural gas.

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Industrial Custom Engineering Program

Get help identifying, prioritizing and implementing energy-saving projects, with up to 50 percent of incremental project costs covered.

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Affordable Housing Multi-Residential Program

Get expert help and up to $200,000 in incentives for high-efficiency upgrades in eligible affordable housing buildings.

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Mississauga school multiplies retrofit savings

See how two new condensing boilers and other energy-efficient upgrades keep students comfortable in class, while keeping energy costs down.

  • $3,720 annual natural gas savings.
  • 25 percent decrease in energy intensity.
  • 29 MT decrease in annual CO2 emissions.

“Energy costs are on the rise, so we have to look at anything that can be done to reduce consumption and costs.”

Martin Dubord
Responsable des installations scolaires, Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud

Upgrading or installing new equipment?

For quick upgrades, our Fixed Incentive Program makes it easy to offset the cost of eligible energy-efficiency equipment:

Are you a service provider or distributor?

Fixed incentives are also available for our business partners.


Connect with an Energy Solutions Advisor

We’ll help you find ongoing savings and get your project underway.

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