Get paid to save energy this summer with the Peak Performance Program, a new offering from Save on Energy designed for large commercial and institutional facilities across Ontario. By reducing HVAC electricity use during peak demand days, participating organizations can play a direct role in supporting grid reliability, while being rewarded for their efforts.

This demand response program offers meaningful financial incentives for facilities that can curtail energy use when it matters most. Businesses that participate could earn significant seasonal and enabling incentives, all while improving operational efficiency and contributing to a more sustainable energy future.

XLerate profitability and boost competitiveness with this pay-for-performance funding and comprehensive support for large-scale energy efficiency projects. This program supports industrial, municipal, institutional, and health-care organizations across Ontario that propose a minimum electricity savings of 600 MWh per year.

*Eligible projects may receive up to $15 million in incentives*

Get up to 50% of your eligible costs covered for energy-efficiency upgrades through the Save on Energy Retrofit Program. Projects that deliver measurable, sustainable reductions in electricity use may qualify for financial incentives to help lower energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and keep your business competitive.
Programs available for commercial, industrial, institutional and agricultural buildings.

*Bonus incentives may be available for projects located in electricity-constrained areas, starting with project site post codes of N3L, N3P, N3R, N3S, N3T or N3V*

No paperwork, no waiting, just savings. Get instant, point-of-sale discounts at participating Ontario distributors. These discounts are available to existing commercial, agricultural, industrial, institutional and multi-unit residential buildings and facilities.

*Access eligibility requirements here*

The Energy Performance Program (EPP) rewards businesses that achieve ongoing energy savings through operational and behavioural improvements. It supports a holistic approach to energy management, helping you build on savings year over year while complementing capital investments.

Earn annual pay-for-performance incentives for up to three years (applications approved by Dec. 31, 2027). Open to commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.

*Three-year commitment and at least 5% energy savings per facility within two years is required*

The Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) program helps commercial and institutional building owners in Ontario improve energy performance through better operations and maintenance practices. With support from qualified commissioning providers, participants can identify and implement energy-saving improvements that reduce waste, improve occupant comfort, and boost building performance.

The program offers financial incentives to support recommissioning and pay-for-performance incentives for verified energy savings.

*Access program requirements here*

Save on Energy has expanded its Energy Management (EM) program for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities, with funding for industrial participants supported by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) through the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program.

The program offers a tailored approach to energy management, including funding to help organizations hire an energy manager. Eligible facilities can receive up to 50% of salary costs, to a maximum of $100,000 per facility per year, along with expert-led strategic energy management coaching to identify and implement long-term energy-saving and sustainability opportunities.

The Save on Energy Small Business Program helps small businesses across Ontario reduce energy use with free, direct-install equipment upgrades. Building on the former Small Business Lighting program, it now includes both lighting and non-lighting upgrades, helping improve customer experience, employee comfort, and operating costs—at no cost to your business.

How it works:

• Book a free on-site assessment to identify energy-saving opportunities (lighting, refrigeration, smart thermostats and more).

• Review your no-cost upgrade options and sign a participant agreement.

• Save on Energy delivery partners manage everything – contractors, scheduling, installation, and clean-up.