Learn about energy efficiency
Energy efficiency for buildings – a guide by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) on integrated design, energy codes, building life cycle, commissioning, recommissioning, retrofitting. Learn more here.
Energy efficiency tips – learn about the latest news and tips on energy efficiency at work and home from NRCan. Read here.
Energy efficiency certification – a guide to ENERGY STAR‘s energy efficiency rating for buildings. Read here.
Resources for small businesses – read Save on Energy‘s energy-saving tips and resources to get started on your journey towards a more efficient business. Learn more here.
Get an Energy Audit
Conducting an Energy Audit – a detailed explanation of what conducting an energy audit in your place of business involves by NRCan. Learn more here.
EnviroCentre’s Green Audits – EnviroCentre is one of two local organizations that can carry out NRCan certified energy audits. We offer a range of services from basic energy audits to more complete systems audits. Learn more here.
Incentives for businesses
Incentives for businesses – learn about the incentives available for businesses through the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). Read more here.
Retrofit incentives – learn about Save on Energy’s retrofit program that provides opportunities to upgrade equipment and improve operations. Read more here.
Lighting incentives – a guide to Save on Energy’s Business Lighting Program that provides incentives for businesses to upgrade their lighting efficiency. Learn more here.
Energy manager program – for larger organizations hiring a dedicated energy manager can help your business save money and energy. Learn about Save on Energy’s incentive program here.
Energy training programs – incentives are available to receive energy management training for your staff. Learn about Save on Energy’s programs here.
Energy incentives for businesses – discover programs run by Enbridge Gas to provide support for businesses looking to save on energy. Read more here.
Energy management programs – learn about the range of Enbridge Gas programs available to help businesses reduce emissions, purchase new heating equipment or create a more comfortable environment. Read more here.
Federal incentives for the low carbon economy – learn about the Low Carbon Economy Fund (LECF) and the incentives it provides to generate clean growth, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and help Canada meet or exceed the Paris Agreement commitments. More information here.
Federal incentives for SMEs – learn about the support available for projects and measures undertaken by small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), municipalities, universities, schools, hospitals (“MUSH sector”), and not-for-profit organizations through the Federal Climate Action Incentive Fund (CAIF). More information here.
Success stories & case studies
- Success stories in natural gas savings – learn more
- Success stories in electricity savings – learn more
- Energy management case studies from Eastern Ontario – download pdf
- Case studies from Green Economy Canada – learn more