LIGHTING THE WAY TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE WITH ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES
Our Small Business Program is a full-service solution for small business owners in Manitoba looking to improve the energy efficiency and reduce operating costs of their businesses.
Solar Solutions Canada Inc. was looking to improve the lighting within their facility in Winnipeg. As a pioneer in renewable energy system design, manufacturing, and distribution, they felt that there was a better way to light up their space. Through our Small Business Program, Solar Solutions Canada upgraded the building’s lighting with energy-efficient LED linear lamps which resulted in an environment that’s now brighter with lower maintenance costs.
THE PROJECT
Solar Solutions Canada first participated in the Small Business Program by completing a free Basic Upgrade. While on site, CLEAResult® Canada, the program’s third-party service provider, conducted a free lighting and attic insulation assessment to identify opportunities for additional energy savings through the Premium Upgrade.
Based on the opportunities identified in their lighting assessment, they were able to upgrade their older fluorescent lighting with 96 new LED linear lamps.
“Efficiency Manitoba’s Small Business Program was worth the effort in order to reduce our energy and maintenance costs.”
— Tim Yusishen, Founder and President of Solar Solutions Canada Inc.
THE SAVINGS
The lighting upgrade is expected to save over 2,700 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually, resulting in an estimated energy bill savings of more than $130 annually.
Through the Premium Upgrade, Efficiency Manitoba covered 70% of the material and installation costs by providing an incentive of over $3,400 toward the project.
In addition to reducing electricity consumption, the new LED lighting aligns well with the company’s goal of moving towards energy conservation.
“Energy efficiency and the reduction of fossil fuels is the key to reducing greenhouse gases and why Solar Solutions Canada Inc. was started close to 40 years ago,” said Yusishen.
THE PROCESS
Participating in the Small Business Program is simple. Businesses begin with a Basic Upgrade, where free eligible energy-saving products are installed and a lighting and attic insulation assessment is completed at no cost to identify opportunities for additional savings. If your business moves forward with a Premium Upgrade for a lighting and/or attic insulation retrofit we provide a 70% incentive towards the material and installation costs and our third-party service provider CLEAResult Canada® coordinates the project from start to finish.
THE SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
Are you a small business owner looking to save money and upgrade your business? Our Small Business Program is a full-service solution designed to help Manitoba businesses become more energy efficient while reducing operating costs.
We offer two levels of energy efficiency upgrades so you can pick the option that’s right for your business.
