Small Business Program - Save on Energy

Drive your business forward with Save on Energy incentives of up to $2,000 for eligible lighting equipment and up to $2,500 for eligible non-lighting equipment.
  • Save on Energy
Overview of the Small Business Program - Save on Energy program:

The Save on Energy Small Business program is designed to help small businesses across Ontario make equipment improvements to reduce their energy consumption, at no cost. Leveraging the success of the former Small Business Lighting program, this new and improved program offers small businesses direct-install incentives on an expanded range of equipment – both lighting and non-lighting. An investment in energy-efficient equipment upgrades is an investment in enhancing your customers’ experience, employee satisfaction and your bottom line. Save time and money when you participate in the Small Business program.

Benefits of the Small Business Program - Save on Energy program:
  • Lower electricity bills
  • Reduced maintenance and operating costs
  • Increased employee comfort and productivity
  • Higher customer satisfaction
Eligibility criteria of the Small Business Program - Save on Energy program:
  • A Participant must:
  • (a) not have participated previously in the Save On Energy Small Business Program;
  • (b) not be a Residential distribution customer, except for a Recognized Farm Operation;
  • (c) have all required rights and authority to have the Eligible Measure(s) installed;
  • (d) agree to all terms and conditions in the Participant Agreement and submit a signed
  • Participant Agreement no later than December 31, 2024, or such earlier date as may be
  • Set out in the Participant Agreement; and
  • (e) sign a Work Order no later than December 31, 2024, or such earlier date as may be set out in the Participant Agreement.
  • A Facility must:
  • (a) be connected to the IESO-Controlled Grid or a Distribution System; and
  • (b) have 50 or fewer employees on-site at a Facility at any point in time, under the full operating capacity of that Facility.
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