Financial Incentives

ecoENERGY For Renewable Heat

The ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat program runs from April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2011. Incentives are offered to the industrial/commercial/institutional sector to install active energy-efficient solar air and/or water heating systems. The program’s maximum payment for solar hot water projects will increase from $80,000 to $400,000. This will allow the ecoEnergy for Renewable Heat program to contribute to larger infrastructure projects while stimulating economic activity across all regions.

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ENERGY RETROFIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Energy Retrofit Assistance Program, The Energy Innovators Initiative, through the Office of Energy Efficiency provides incentives for renewable energy technologies for commercial buildings.

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COMMERCIAL BUILDING INCENTIVE PROGRAM

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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BRITISH COLUMBIA: SolarBC

SolarBC contractors will provide you with a $1,000 discount at the point of sale of your solar hot water system and we'll also help you take advantage of a further $1375 in incentives available from the Federal ecoEnergy Retrofit and the Provincial LiveSmart BC programs. There is also available tax credit from the federal government. SolarBC also provides incentives for Builders and Developers, First Nations, Schools, Social Housing and Local Governments.

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ONTARIO: New Internal Energy Generation Program for Small Businesses in Northern Ontario (April 2005)

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund has recently announced a support program for on-site energy generation for small businesses in Northern Ontario as part of their Small Business Energy Conservation Program. The program runs through to December 31, 2007. The program covers a wide variety of applications including PV for northern tourist camps, solar hot water for restaurants, solar air heating for small manufacturing plants and solar pool heating for hotels.

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ONTARIO: PST Rebate (December 2003)

There is a Provincial Sales Tax Rebate on all solar equipment sold in Ontario.

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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND: Alternative Heating Loan Program (January 2006)

PEI offers a loan program incentive for homeowners to install solar air and water heating systems. Loans of a maximum $5,000 per household are available at a rate of 6% annually. Products must comply with CSA Standards.

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