Energy-saving upgrades for your business.
Access funding, incentives and grants to improve efficiency, manage energy use and reduce carbon.
Hydro Ottawa programs
Ottawa Retrofit Accelerator
We partner with commercial, institutional and large multi-unit residential buildings in Ottawa to support deep energy retrofits. ORA provides expert guidance, project support and access to funding to help reduce energy use, lower operating costs and cut carbon emissions.
Save on Energy programs
These programs, offered by the Independent Electricity System Operator and supported by Hydro Ottawa, provide Ontario businesses with resources to help improve their energy use.
For small businesses
Retrofit Program
Get financial incentives to upgrade equipment that will lower energy costs, improve productivity and support your business’s sustainability goals.
BizEnergySaver Program
Save with free assessments and instant discounts to upgrade existing lighting and mechanical equipment that help reduce electricity peak demand.
Instant Discount Program
Get upfront discounts from participating distributors when you purchase energy-efficient lighting products for your business.
Small Business Program
Drive your business forward with incentives of up to $3,000 for eligible lighting products and up to $2,500 for other energy-efficient equipment.
Training and Support
Access educational tools, resources and training programs to help enhance your skills in energy efficiency and energy management practices.
For large commercial, institutional and industrial customers
Retrofit Program
Get financial incentives to upgrade equipment that will lower energy costs, improve productivity and support your business’s sustainability goals.
BizEnergySaver Program
Save with free assessments and instant discounts to upgrade existing lighting and mechanical equipment that help reduce electricity peak demand.
XLerate Program
Get up to $15 million for large-scale energyefficiency projects with a simple pay-for-performance model for industrial, municipal, institutional, and healthcare sectors.
Expanded Energy Management Program
Get funding to hire and train your own energy management team to help maximize energy performance and increase competitiveness.
Instant Discount Program
Get upfront discounts from participating distributors when you purchase energy-efficient lighting products for your business.
Energy Performance Program
Pay-for-performance rewards for making changes that increase energy savings over time, reduce your operating costs and improve your productivity.
Existing Building Commissioning Program
Get incentives to hire commissioning experts and boost energy savings through improved commercial facility operations and maintenance (O&M).
Training and Support
Access educational tools, resources and training programs to help enhance your skills in energy efficiency and energy management practices.