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Programs and Incentives for Businesses

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Programs and Incentives

Hydro Ottawa is here to help your business unlock a wide range of funding opportunities, incentives, grants, and savings. Whether your goal is to increase energy efficiency, better manage consumption or reduce your carbon footprint, we're dedicated to supporting you every step of the way.

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Our expert team is here to support you every step of the way – from identifying opportunities to accessing available incentives. Contact us today to get started:

Save On Energy Programs

Save on Energy Programs are offered by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to promote energy efficiency and conservation in Ontario. These programs encompass a variety of areas, including lighting upgrades, HVAC optimizations, and process improvements.

STARTING JUNE 30


FEATURED: Retrofit Program

More incentives. More savings. 
The Save on Energy Retrofit program will offer higher incentives for custom energy-efficiency upgrades and an expanded list of prescriptive measures — making it easier for Ontario businesses to reduce energy use and lower operating costs.

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STARTING JUNE 30

Kanata: Enhanced Retrofit Incentives

If your business is located in Kanata, you may qualify for higher incentive rates through the Save on Energy Retrofit program.

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Expanded Energy Management Program

Improve your industrial facility's performance with energy-saving opportunities.

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Strategic Energy Management Program

Improve performance with training and expertise in energy management that can help increase profitability and reduce energy costs.

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Energy Performance Program

Get rewarded for behavioural and operational changes that support capital investment projects.


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Existing Building Commissioning Program

Tune up your building's energy efficiency with financial incentives to hire qualified providers to undertake building recommissioning.

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Industrial Energy Efficiency Program

Transform your industrial process with incentives for energy-efficiency improvements.


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BizEnergySaver Program

Get free assessments and instant discounts to upgrade existing lighting and mechanical equipment that help reduce electricity peak demand.

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Small Business Program

Drive your small business forward with incentives of up to $3,000 for eligible lighting equipment and up to $2,500 for eligible non-lighting equipment.

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Instant Discounts Program

Receive upfront discounts from participating distributors on the purchase of energy-efficient lighting products.

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Federally Funded Programs

Ottawa Retrofit Accelerator (ORA)

Unlock free expert guidance, comprehensive support services, and exclusive funding opportunities to enable your building’s energy transformation through deep retrofits.


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Zero Emission Transit Fund (ZETF)

Transition your public transit or school bus fleet to electric vehicles with lucrative funding for both planning and capital projects.

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Green Municipal Fund

Enhance your municipality with financial support, technical assistance and knowledge sharing opportunities. 


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