Rebate Programs

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has been directed to implement changes to conservation programs in Ontario. As a result, delivery of many programs will shift from being offered by EPCOR, to being offered directly by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO).

The IESO will begin to deliver programs effective April 1, 2019.

Many programs will be cancelled. For those that are continuing, there are specific deadlines that must be adhered to. Please see below for details.

Residential programs

Heating & Cooling Program (HVAC) Deal Days Home Assistance Program (HAP)

Heating & Cooling Program (HVAC)

Rebates for furnaces and air conditioners.

Cancelled as of April 1, 2019.
Contractors have until May 31, 2019, to submit applications for projects with an install date no later than April 30, 2019.
Participants should include proof of purchase and sign-off on the application being submitted by their Participating Contractor before July 1, 2019.
Questions can be sent to hvacpayments@summerhill.com or 1-877-688-3062.

Deal Days

Instant Discounts, in store.

Cancelled as of April 1, 2019.

Home Assistance Program (HAP)

Free home upgrades for income-eligible customers.

Will continue being delivered by the IESO.
Enrollment remains open to income-eligible customers.
Customers can call 1-855-591-0877, email HAP@greensaver.org or visit www.SaveonEnergy.ca/HAP to learn more.

Local business programs

Small Business Lighting Program (SBL) Business Refrigeration Incentives Program (BRI)

Small Business Lighting Program (SBL)

Up to $2,000 in lighting upgrades.

To be delivered by the IESO beginning April 1, 2019.
Applications with work orders completed before April 1, 2019, will not be impacted.
Applications with a completed facility assessment and signed work order before April 1, 2019, must be completed before May 1, 2019, to be eligible for funding through EPCOR.
All other applications will be redirected to the IESO.
Questions regarding existing applications should be sent to businessconservation.ontario@epcor.com.
All other questions should be sent to SmallBusinessLighting@ieso.ca.

Business Refrigeration Incentives Program (BRI)

Up to $2,500 in free upgrades for commercial refrigeration.

Cancelled as of April 1, 2019.
Applications with work orders completed before April 1, 2019, will not be impacted.
Applications with a completed facility assessment and signed work order before April 1, 2019, must be completed before May 1, 2019, to be eligible for funding through EPCOR.
Questions regarding existing applications should be sent to businessconservation.ontario@epcor.com.

Enterprise programs

Retrofit Process & Systems Upgrades Program (PSUP) High Performance New Construction Program (HPNC) Audit Funding Program Monitoring & Targeting Program Energy Manager Program

Retrofit

Incentives for businesses for energy efficiency upgrades.

To be delivered by the IESO beginning April 1, 2019.
Existing submitted applications that are pre-approved by EPCOR before May 1, 2019, will continue and incentives will be provided by EPCOR. These projects must be completed by December 31, 2020.
Applications submitted before April 1, 2019, but not pre-approved by EPCOR before May 1, 2019, will be transferred to the IESO.
New applications will need to be submitted through www.retrofitportal.ca beginning April 8, 2019.
Questions regarding existing applications should be sent to businessconservation.ontario@epcor.com.
Questions regarding new applications or transferring applications should be directed to Retrofit@ieso.ca.

Process & Systems Upgrades Program (PSUP)

Incentives for large capital projects & engineering studies.

To be delivered by the IESO beginning April 1, 2019.
Applications approved by a technical reviewer before April 1, 2019, will have until April 30, 2019, to execute contracts with EPCOR. These projects must be in service by December 31, 2020, to be eligible for funding.
CHP applications that have not been approved by a technical reviewer before April 1, 2019, or will not be contracted before May 1, 2019, will no longer be eligible for funding.
Energy-efficiency and waste energy-recovery projects that do not have approved applications before April 1, 2019, or are not contracted before May 1, 2019, will be transferred to the IESO.
Fossil fuel-powered CHP projects are no longer eligible through the program.
Questions regarding existing applications should be sent to businessconservation.ontario@epcor.com.
New applications should be submitted to ProcessandSystemsUpgrades@ieso.ca.

High Performance New Construction Program (HPNC)

Incentives for new buildings and major renovations.

Cancelled as of April 1, 2019.
Existing applications approved and contracted by EPCOR before April 1, 2019, will continue and incentives will be provided by EPCOR. These projects must be completed by December 31, 2020.

Audit Funding Program

Incentives for energy audits.

Cancelled as of April 1, 2019.
Existing applications approved and contracted by EPCOR before April 1, 2019, will continue and incentives will be provided by EPCOR.
Approved applications must have the energy audit completed on or before December 31, 2020, to be eligible for funding.

Monitoring & Targeting Program

Assistance by analyzing energy consumption.

Cancelled as of April 1, 2019.
Existing applications approved and contracted by EPCOR before April 1, 2019, will continue and incentives will be provided by EPCOR.

Energy Manager Program

Incentives to hire on-site staff.

To be delivered by the IESO beginning April 1, 2019.
Contracts existing prior to April 1, 2019, are expected to continue and incentives will be provided by EPCOR or the IESO as applicable.
Applications/renewals not contracted before April 1, 2019, will need to be submitted to EnergyManagers@ieso.ca.
Questions regarding existing applications should be sent to businessconservation.ontario@epcor.com.
New applications or contract renewals should be submitted to EnergyManagers@ieso.ca.

Rebate Programs

Residential programs

Local business programs

Enterprise programs

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