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ecoENERGY Retrofit Grants and Incentives available from the Government of Canada

Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan's) ecoENERGY Retrofit program provides financial support to homeowners, small and medium-sized businesses, industrial facilities and public institutions to help them implement energy saving projects that reduce energy-related greenhouse gases (GHGs) and air pollution, thereby contributing to a cleaner environment for all Canadians.

ecoENERGY Retrofit was launched April 1, 2007 and is scheduled to end March 31, 2011.

For Homeowners

ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes is available to owners of single family homes including detached, semi-detached and low rise multi-unit residential buildings. Property owners can qualify for federal grants by improving the energy efficiency of their homes, and reducing their home's impact on the environment. The maximum grant one can receive per home or multi-unit residential building is $5,000; whereas the total grant amount available to one individual or entity for eligible properties over the life of the program is $500,000.

For Small and Medium-Sized Organizations

ecoENERGY Retrofit program provides a financial incentive of up to 25% of project costs to a maximum of $50,000 to help small and medium-sized commercial and institutional buildings and industrial facilities implement energy saving projects.

For more information about the ecoENERGY Retrofit Grants and Incentives, please visit their website:

ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat

The Canadian government offers a rebate program, the ecoENERGY Renewable Initiative, where participating commercial buildings can receive a rebate of up to 25% (up to 40% in remote communities) of the development, purchase, and installation costs for a qualifying solar air or water heating system, to a maximum contribution of $80,000, to a corporate maximum of $250,000.

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.

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.

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