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Incentives and RebatesTable of Contents
Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC)The Government of Canada has been working with industry for more than 25 years to promote energy-efficient industrial practices through the Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC). Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is building on this successful partnership by offering financial incentives to help industrial companies identify ways to increase energy efficiency, improve production processes and cut costs. The Industrial Energy Audit Incentive is designed to help defray the cost of hiring a professional energy auditor to conduct an on-site audit at an industrial facility. The incentive covers up to 50percent of the cost of an energy audit, to a maximum of $5,000. Companies apply by sending a completed application form along with a short technical proposal, prepared by the contractor selected to conduct the audit. This service is available only to companies that are registered with NRCan's Industrial Energy Innovators. Commercial Building Incentive Program (CBIP)Through the Commercial Building Incentive Program (CBIP), Natural Resources Canada offers financial incentives for new commercial and institutional buildings that incorporate energy efficiency features. By encouraging energy-efficient design, this program aims to bring about lasting changes in construction practices. Who is eligible? A building owner whose design meets CBIP requirements can receive up to $60,000. Program requirements are based on the Model National Energy Code for Buildings (MNECB) and the CBIP Technical Guide. To be eligible, the design must demonstrate that the building will use at least 25 percent less energy than required by the MNECB. The program runs until March 31, 2007. CBIP Incentives for Retail Food Stores and Arenas Retail food stores and arenas are among the building types eligible for a CBIP incentive. The use of refrigeration equipment is an important element in the operation of both of these types of structures. Therefore, the CBIP evaluation carefully considers the impact of refrigeration on the building's performance. Retail food stores and arenas are eligible for a CBIP incentive if their building permit was issued after April 1, 2001. The EE Wizard - an Internet-based evaluation tool - will be used to show compliance to CBIP criteria for retail food stores and arenas. The Technical Guide for Retail Food Stores and Arenas provides information on the EE Wizard. Commercial Transportation Energy Efficiency and Fuels InitiativeOn August 12, 2003, the Prime Minister announced the implementation of the Climate Change Plan for Canada. Among the initiatives was the Commercial Transportation Energy Efficiency and Fuels Initiative which includes a rebate for devices to reduce engine idling in the on-road commercial transportation sector. Get our new rebate application form in HTML or PDF format. Our Consumer notice is also available in HTML or PDF format. EnerGuide for Existing Buildings (EEB) Retrofit IncentivesEnerGuide for Existing Buildings (EEB) (formerly the Energy Innovators Initiative), encourages commercial businesses and public institutions such as universities, hotels and multi-unit residential buildings to invest in existing buildings. After joining the initiative, members can work with EII staff to apply retrofit incentives, including the new Communities and Institutional Buildings Program. Retrofit Planning Activities
Retrofit Implementation Projects The EEB offers special consideration for Aboriginal, Northern, rural, remote or complex projects. Manufacturing, federal government and new facilities are not eligible. Consultants, contractors and utilities cannot join or receive funding, but can work with the EEB as allies. *Please note: Although EEB has no minimum requirements, incentive amounts are tied to energy consumption and savings. For smaller projects, administrative and professional fees may exceed the actual allowable incentive. Energy-Efficient EquipmentThe High Efficiency Home Heating System Cost Relief Program will provide the incentives consumers need to replace their older, inefficient heating system and encourage them to install a high efficiency model. The High Efficiency Home Heating System Cost Relief Program is designed to help defray the additional cost of high efficiency systems as a way to secure long-term energy savings during times of high energy costs.
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Rebate for Tankless Water Heater for New and Existing Buildings in Ontario ENERGY STAR® Qualified ProductsNorthland Utilities (Yellowknife) Limited and Ecology North Newmarket Hydro Ltd. Province of Saskatchewan The Province of Saskatchewan Climate Change Central's Soak Up the Savings program From January 31 to February 14, 2006, all Corbeil retail stores in Quebec and Ontario (except the liquidation centre) will pay the taxes (PST and GST) on the purchase of Inglis, Whirlpool, KitchenAid and Bosch brands of ENERGY STAR qualified appliances. For more details on this promotion including store locations, visit www.corbeilelectro.com From January 31 to February 14, 2006, all Corbeil retail stores in Quebec and Ontario (except the liquidation centre) will pay the taxes (PST and GST) on the purchase of GE, Frigidaire, Amana and Maytag brands of ENERGY STAR qualified appliances. For more details on this promotion including store locations, visit www.corbeilelectro.com BC Hydro Power Smart's Enbridge Gas is offering all residential and small commercial customers a $200 on-bill credit for upgrading their existing heating system to an ENERGY STAR qualified high efficiency forced air furnace or boiler heating system high efficiency natural gas. heating system from September 1, 2005 to March 30, 2006. for more information, visit their web site. Terasen Gas Terasen Gas is offering residential customer incentives throughout the Terasen Gas Vancouver Island service area for changing existing heating systems to high efficiency natural gas furnaces and boilers as follows:
The offer is from September 1, 2005 to February 28, 2006. The cost of these incentives is shared by Terasen Gas, NRCan and BC Hydro. For more information, visit their web site Terasen Gas
The cost of the rebates is shared by Terasen Gas, NRCan and BC Hydro/FortisBC. For more information, visit their web site Terasen Gas SaskEnergy SaskEnergy Hawkesbury Hydro is offering a rebate program for its commercial and residential customers. The rebate is either 15 or 20 percent of the purchase price of certain energy-efficient ENERGY STAR qualified products. A list of eligible product categories with their rebates is detailed on the following page. More… The Energy Efficiency Fund Gaz Metro The Government of British Columbia City of Victoria City of Toronto's Incentive The retail sales tax rebate Customers of Enbridge Gas New Brunswick are eligible to receive a $600 incentive if they upgrade their home or small business heating system, between April 1, 2004 and March 31, 2006. More
Heritage Gas, Nova Scotia Home Energy Efficiency Retrofit GrantsThe Government of Canada has announced a grant to help homeowners undertake retrofit work to improve their home's energy efficiency. Homeowners who have purchased the EnerGuide for Houses energy evaluation service and have followed up on its recommendations may be eligible for a grant. For details, please request a copy of Eligibility Criteria for Grants by calling 1 800 387-2000 toll-free (or 995-2943 in the National Capital Region) or read it on-line. "Enbridge Gas is offering all residential heating customers a $50 on-bill rebate Industrial Buildings Incentive Program (IBIP)The Industrial Building Incentive Program (IBIP) applies the principles of the Commercial Building Incentive Program (CBIP) in the industrial sector. IBIP aims to increase energy efficiency by encouraging the integration of industrial building design and process design. To help offset incremental design costs, IBIP offers incentives of up to $80,000 to Industrial Innovators who are constructing new industrial buildings. Designs will be assessed against a reference generated from the Model National Energy Code for Buildings (MNECB). The incentive is based on the difference between the simulated annual energy savings of the proposed design and the annual energy costs of the reference building. Credit is given for improvements in process energy use that affect the building. Who can apply? Applicants must be Industrial Energy Innovators and have a building permit issued after April 1, 2002. The program continues until March 31, 2006. New HousingIncentive to Install Heating/Ventilating Systems with Energy Efficient Motors in New Homes The Office of Energy Efficiency of Natural Resources Canada is offering a $200 financial incentive to builders of energy efficient homes to encourage the installation of furnaces, air handlers and heat recovery ventilators with energy-efficient motors. These new homes must be built under one of the following programs:
Homes must be certified between April 1, 2004 and October 31, 2006. Further information can be found by contacting one of the programs named above. Nova Scotia's New Housing Incentive On October 20, 2005, the Government of Nova Scotia announced it will provide $175 to offset the initial cost of an EnerGuide for New Houses building plan evaluation. If the homebuilder makes improvements to achieve a rating of 77 on the EnerGuide for New Houses rating scale, the Nova Scotia Government will also pay the remaining $175. Details are available from the Nova Scotia Homebuilders' Association Power Smart™ Home Incentive for New Homes in Manitoba In cooperation with Natural Resources Canada's EnerGuide for New Houses service and the Manitoba Home Builders' Association, Manitoba Hydro is offering residential customers a certificate for the value of up to $1000 towards the purchase of a front-loading clothes washer or a $600 rebate on their Manitoba Hydro electric account when they build a Power Smart™ new home. The program includes energy efficiency upgrade option packages that improve the efficiency rating of a new home to a minimum of 77 points on the EnerGuide for Houses scale. For more information, see Manitoba Hydro's news release For information on incentives and rebates in your region, check out the "Incentives and Rebates |
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