1. TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT

   Fill out our questionnaire and describe the energy-saving project you want to evaluate. We’ll review it to confirm your project is eligible.

2. CHOOSE A CONSULTANT

   Once we’ve determined you‘re eligible, choose a third-party consultant to conduct the Feasibility Study for you. 

3. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

   Submit your Feasibility Study Financial Incentive Application form along with a Feasibility Study proposal (based on the outline in the Feasibility Study guide) to us. 

4. CONDUCT THE STUDY

   Once we’ve approved your application, the third-party consultant you‘ve chosen can proceed with the study. The study must be completed within 12 months from the time we approve your application. 

5. SUBMIT PAPERWORK FOR PAYMENT

   Once the study is complete, submit the Feasibility Study Report prepared by your consultant along with your invoice to us. We’ll review your report and send you an incentive. 

1. GET IN TOUCH

   Send us an email indicating that you’re interested in a benchmark study for your compressed air system. We’ll contact you to determine if your facility qualifies for the program. 

2. CHOOSE A PRE-QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM YOUR BASELINE LOGGING

   Once we’ve determined that the program is right for you, choose a contractor from our list of pre-qualified compressed air contractors and contact them to start the project. The contractor will work with you to determine the logging requirements and submit a work order for approval. 

3. GET YOUR BASELINE LOGGING DONE

   The contractor will perform the baseline logging of your compressed air system and provide us with the data. 

4. GET YOUR REPORT

   One of our technical experts will analyze the data and provide you with a report that identifies energy–saving opportunities. Most energy efficiency upgrades will qualify for incentives through our Custom Energy Solutions Program. 

1. GET IN TOUCH

   Fill out the Steam Trap Audit Program questionnaire and we’ll help you get started.

2. CHOOSE A CONTRACTOR

   Get in touch with a contractor that you’d like to perform the steam trap audit for you and have them provide a quote.

3. SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

   We’ll work with you to fill out and submit a Financial Incentive Application.

4. CONDUCT THE AUDIT & REPLACE FAILED TRAPS

   We’ll review your application and send your approval by email. After receiving approval, the contractor you’ve chosen can conduct the steam trap audit. Replace the failed traps identified in your audit and start saving energy!

5. SUBMIT PAPERWORK FOR PAYMENT

   Submit a copy of your steam trap audit report to us along with an invoice showing that you’ve paid the contractor. Once we’ve reviewed the paperwork, we’ll send your incentive by mail.

Steps to Participate

1. SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

   Submit an online application. Applications must be submitted by the building owner or building owner’s representative.  

2. RECEIVE APPROVAL & SELECT A PRE-QUALIFIED CONSULTANT

   We’ll review your application and send your approval by email. After your application is accepted into the program, log into myEM and select your energy auditor from the list of pre-qualified consultants. You’ll have six months to complete the energy audit for your commercial building.

3. COMPLETE THE ENERGY AUDIT

   Once the energy audit is complete and conforms to the Program Requirements guidelines, the building owner or energy auditor will log into myEM and upload the Draft Energy Audit Report.

4. MEET TO REVIEW THE ENERGY AUDIT REPORT

   Once our team has reviewed and approved the Draft Energy Audit Report, the consultant will present the Final Energy Audit Report to the building owner and review the energy efficiency opportunities. After this meeting is held, we’ll require the Final Energy Audit Report signed by the energy auditor, meeting minutes, and a copy of a paid invoice to be uploaded via myEM.

5. RECEIVE YOUR INCENTIVE

   Once we review and approve the program deliverables, we’ll issue the incentive payment to the specified payee.

1. GET IN TOUCH

   Fill out our contact information form and one of our technical experts will contact you and determine your eligibility.

2. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

   We’ll work with you to complete an incentive application form.

3. SUBMIT YOUR PAPERWORK

   Send us a copy of the invoice for your heat pads after they’re installed. Once we verify that your heat pads are operational, we’ll send you your incentive.

1. CHECK TO SEE IF YOU AND YOUR PROJECT ARE ELIGIBLE

   Read the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions to see if you qualify for a rebate.

   Before installing solar, you should consider if your business is as energy efficient as possible. Improving the energy efficiency of your business can be a cost effective first step that reduces the size of solar PV system required to meet your electricity needs.

2. CHOOSE A REGISTERED EFFICIENCY MANITOBA CONTRACTOR

   Your contractor must be registered with Efficiency Manitoba. We recommend browsing our list of registered suppliers, getting several quotes, and checking references before making your choice. Be sure to compare the proposed design of each contractor; pay attention to the costs and post-installation services. If your preferred contractor isn’t a registered Efficiency Manitoba supplier, we can help them join our supplier network. 

3. APPLY FOR PERMITS & APPROVALS

   Grid-connected solar PV system installations must comply with Manitoba Hydro’s interconnection requirements and be approved by Manitoba Hydro before starting any work. Work with your solar contractor to submit an application and the required documentation to receive interconnection approval from Manitoba Hydro. To learn more about grid-connected solar PV systems in Manitoba, visit Manitoba Hydro’s website. It’s also a good time to obtain any necessary permits and ensure your system complies with any municipal building code requirements.

4. SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

   Once you have received interconnection approval from Manitoba Hydro and a project quote from your contractor, apply for project approval with Efficiency Manitoba before you purchase or install your new solar PV system.

5. GET APPROVAL FOR YOUR PROJECT

   We’ll review your application and send your approval by email. Remember not to start any work before we approve your application.

6. INSTALL YOUR SOLAR PV SYSTEM

   You and your contractor can proceed with installing your new solar PV system. You’ll have 12 months to complete your project and submit completion documentation to be eligible for a rebate.

7. SUBMIT COMPLETION DOCUMENTS

   You and your contractor can submit the completion documents to Efficiency Manitoba. You’ll sign the completion declaration and submit all invoices to confirm the solar PV system is installed and operational. 

8. RECEIVE YOUR REBATE

   We’ll review these documents and finalize your rebate. A post-installation verification may be required prior to finalizing your rebate.