GET AN AUDIT & REPLACE FAILED TRAPS TO SAVE ENERGY & MONEY
Steam trap audits are ideal for industrial, commercial, and agricultural facilities that operate large steam boilers and distribution systems with many steam traps. On average, 15% to 30% of traps can be failing in steam trap systems that haven’t been maintained for three to five years.* A plant wide steam trap audit can identify those traps needing replacement, helping you save energy and money.
We offer financial incentives for the audit and replacement of failed steam traps of $15 per steam trap tested to a maximum of $10,000 per audit.
Get in touch with a contractor that you’d like to perform the steam trap audit for you and have them provide a quote.
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
We’ll work with you to fill out and submit a Financial Incentive Application.
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!
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.
ADVERTISING GUIDELINES & TOOLKIT FOR REGISTERED SUPPLIERS
ADVERTISING GUIDELINES & TOOLKIT FOR REGISTERED SUPPLIERS
OUR REGISTERED SUPPLIERS ARE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS!
We encourage you to promote our programs and rebates in your advertisements. Promoting our programs can help you grow your business and boost your image as a supporter of energy efficiency.
Our team has worked hard to develop a brand that’s expert, trustworthy, and friendly. To maintain the integrity of our brand, we put together guidelines to follow if you promote our programs and rebates. Please use the document below as a reference when creating your ads and promotional materials.
We created branded resources to promote your participation as a registered Efficiency Manitoba supplier to your customers. These are designed with efficiency in mind and can be uploaded directly to your website or added to your print materials.
An energy audit is commonly the first step in identifying key opportunities for building owners to reduce their energy consumption (and save money!).
We offer financial incentives and technical support for building owners that complete ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) Level 2 or 3 audits for eligible commercial buildings.
Through the Commercial Energy Audit Program, you’ll be able to select a consultant from our pre-qualified list to perform an energy audit at your commercial building. After the audit, you’ll receive a detailed report summarizing energy-saving opportunities for your building’s envelope, lighting, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as the Efficiency Manitoba incentive programs that are applicable to you.
AVAILABLE INCENTIVES
MAXIMUM INCENTIVE
BUILDING TYPE
NUMBER OF STOREYS
BUILDING SIZE
(up to 50% of energy audit cost)
ASHRAE LEVEL 2
ASHRAE LEVEL 3
Office, education, hotel, recreation/arena, healthcare, multi-unit residential, or industrial with offices
Four or more
Any size
$3,200
$12,500
One to three
Greater than 60,000 square feet
30,000 to 60,000 square feet
$2,200
$8,000
Less than 30,000 square feet
$1,200
$4,200
All other building types
Any
Any Size
For building owners interested in pursuing incentives for specific energy-saving measures related to process loads within their industrial building, you may also be eligible for our Custom Energy Solutions Program.
ASHRAE LEVELS 2 & 3
Having an ASHRAE Level 2 energy audit completed on your building can provide the following information:
Energy savings and costs analysis of practical energy efficiency measures that are aligned with your constraints and budget criteria
Potential changes to your operation and maintenance procedures
Possible major capital-intensive upgrades that would require more rigorous engineering analysis through a Level 3 audit
Selecting an ASHRAE Level 3 energy audit would provide all the above information, plus:
Greater in-depth analysis of the cost and energy savings results related to the proposed major capital-intensive upgrades
The building owner is a current Manitoba Hydro customer paying a commercial service rate.
The building is being heated primarily by electricity or natural gas supplied by Manitoba Hydro.
The application must be approved prior to on-site assessment work.
Steps to Participate
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
Submit an online application. Applications must be submitted by the building owner or building owner’s representative.
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.
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.
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.
RECEIVE YOUR INCENTIVE
Once we review and approve the program deliverables, we’ll issue the incentive payment to the specified payee.
If you need help submitting your online application, selecting your pre-qualified consultant, or uploading program deliverables, check out our “how-to” videos for step-by-step instructions.
When it comes to keeping your swine and other livestock warm, consider upgrading to heat pads. We provide a $75 incentive per crate when you upgrade from heat lamps to heat pads.
BENEFITS OF HEAT PADS
They use less energy than heat lamps.
They require less maintenance.
They provide more uniform heat distribution.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
GET IN TOUCH
Fill out ourcontact information formand one of our technical experts will contact you and determine your eligibility.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We’ll work with you to complete an incentive application form.
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.
We offer rebates on solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for homes and businesses connected to Manitoba Hydro’s grid.
Solar PV systems provide energy to your home and business in a sustainable manner. They can help reduce your monthly energy bill, mitigate the impact of future rate increases, and increase the value of your property.
SOLAR FOR YOUR HOME
We offer a rebate of $0.50 per direct current (DC) watt installed on homes connected to Manitoba Hydro’s grid, up to a maximum of 10 kW and $5,000 per home.
We’re offering a rebate of $0.50 per direct current (DC) watt on all solar photovoltaic (PV) system sizes installed on businesses connected to Manitoba Hydro’s grid.
More and more Manitobans are interested in using solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to power their homes and businesses. And it’s no wonder why! When it comes to renewable energy sources, the sun is high on the list.
Deciding if a solar photovoltaic (PV) system is right for you takes a trained eye. In this article, we’ll introduce you to some important things to consider before installing a solar PV system.
We offer a rebate of $0.50 per direct current (DC) watt installed on buildings connected to Manitoba Hydro’s grid.
Rebates are available for all solar photovoltaic (PV) systems sized appropriately to offset your building’s annual electricity consumption. If the equipment cost of your new solar PV system is less than the calculated rebate amount, your rebate will be capped at the lesser of the two amounts.
Effective October 2, 2024, all commercial solar PV systems will require approval from Efficiency Manitoba before starting any work, including prior to purchasing or installing any portion of the solar PV system. We’ll accept applications for systems less than 100 kW that are currently underway without prior approval until December 31, 2024.
BENEFITS OF A SOLAR PV SYSTEM
There are many benefits to installing a solar PV system.
It provides energy to your business in a sustainable manner.
It helps reduce your monthly energy bill.
It mitigates the impact of future rate increases.
DO YOU QUALIFY?
Your new solar PV system is connected to Manitoba Hydro’s grid.
Your building has its own meter and an active Manitoba Hydro account billed at a commercial general service electricity rate.
You must receive pre-approval from Efficiency Manitoba before starting any work, including prior to purchasing or installing any portion of the solar PV system.
You’re the building owner or designated representative of the building.
Your solar PV system is new (not a replacement) and purchased in Canada.
Your solar PV equipment and its components are certified by an approved certification organization as required by the Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
All work meets the Manitoba Electrical Code and any applicable local laws and regulations.
Your solar PV system is designed by a person with the credentials as required by the Authorities Having Jurisdiction and installed by a registered contractor who holds an Electrical Contractor’s License.
New buildings and building additions must also participate in Efficiency Manitoba’s New Building Program.
PROJECTS THAT AREN’T ELIGIBLE
Seasonal buildings
Buildings with existing solar PV systems
Portable or temporary structures
Solar PV systems designed primarily to sell excess electricity back to the grid
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RECEIVE YOUR REBATE
We’ll review these documents and finalize your rebate. A post-installation verification may be required prior to finalizing your rebate.
The Government of Canada recently announced a Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit and Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit. To learn more, visit the Government of Canada web page.
SUPPLIER NETWORK
If you’re a solar contractor, join our supplier network. You can offer our Solar Rebate to your customers and be listed in our online supplier directory
We offer a rebate of $0.50 per direct current (DC) watt installed on homes connected to Manitoba Hydro’s grid, up to a maximum of $5,000 per home.
Rebates are available for system sizes of up to 10 kW per home. Homeowners can install solar PV systems larger than 10 kW; however, the rebate will be capped at 10 kW and $5,000 per home. If the equipment cost of your new solar PV system is less than the calculated rebate amount, your rebate will be capped at the lesser of the two amounts.
BENEFITS OF A SOLAR PV SYSTEM
There are many benefits to installing a solar PV system.
It provides energy to your home in a sustainable manner.
It helps reduce your monthly energy bill.
It mitigates the impact of future rate increases.
It can increase the value of your property.
CHECK OUT OUR PROGRAM GUIDE
Read our program guide to learn more about solar, how to get started, securing a contractor, and more!
Before installing solar, you should consider if your home is as energy efficient as possible. Improving the energy efficiency of your home can be a cost effective first step that reduces the size of solar PV system required to meet your electricity needs.
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, costs, and post-installation services. If your preferred contractor isn’t a registered Efficiency Manitoba supplier, we can help them join our supplier network.
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 to ensure your system complies with any municipal building code requirements.
INSTALL YOUR SOLAR PV SYSTEM
Once Manitoba Hydro has approved your interconnection application, you and your contractor can proceed with installing your new solar PV system.
APPLY FOR YOUR REBATE
Apply for your rebate when your system has passed final inspections, is operational, and is paid in full. Applications must be submitted within 90 days.
Your solar PV system is connected to Manitoba Hydro’s grid.
The home is the primary residence for you or your tenant and is occupied year-round, and has been occupied for the last 12 months.
Your home is heated year-round.
Your home is a single-detached home, semi-detached home, mobile home on a permanent foundation, duplex, triplex, fourplex, or multiplex with its own meter.
Your solar PV system is connected to the primary residential energy meter that services your home.
Your solar PV system must be new and purchased in Canada.
Your solar PV equipment and its components must be certified by an approved certification organization as required by the Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
All work must meet the Manitoba Electrical Code and any applicable local laws and regulations.
Your new solar PV system must be designed by a person with the credentials as required by the Authorities Having Jurisdiction and installed by a person who holds an electrical contractor’s license.
Is your solar PV system part of an extensive home renovation that will significantly reduce your home’s energy usage? Your project could qualify for our Home Energy Retrofits.
You can finance qualifying upgrades with Manitoba Hydro’s Home Energy Efficiency Loan. Not only can you choose your loan term, but your monthly payments are conveniently added to your energy bill.
In addition to our offer, the Canada Greener Homes Initiative offers loans for homeowners who implement energy efficiency upgrades.
If you’re a solar contractor, join our supplier network. You can offer our Solar Rebate Program to your customers and be listed in our online supplier directory
COMPREHENSIVE HOME RENOVATION PROJECTS WITH DEEP ENERGY SAVINGS
If you’re planning an extensive home renovation that will significantly reduce your home’s energy usage, your project could qualify for rebates through our Home Energy Retrofits.
BENEFITS OF HOME ENERGY RETROFITS
There are many benefits to undertaking a home energy retrofit:
Significantly reduced energy bills and long-term cost savings
Improved occupant comfort and indoor air quality
Reduced maintenance costs and activities
Increased resilience to climate change
Reduced carbon footprint and environmental impact
Increased resale and property value
Each home is unique, so you’ll need to have an EnerGuide home evaluation completed by an energy advisor. They’ll identify energy-saving opportunities that are suitable for your home, and you’ll receive a recommended upgrade report to help plan your major retrofit and achieve substantial energy savings.
HOMEOWNER REBATE
You can receive a rebate of $75 per gigajoule (GJ) saved up to the typical new home GJ rating and $150 per GJ saved beyond the typical new home GJ rating.
Your rebate is based on your home’s total annual energy reduction achieved through your renovation project. Check out our rebate explainer for more information and to learn how to calculate your rebate.
Home Energy Retrofits includes rebates for all energy efficiency upgrades and provides a larger rebate than applying to individual programs, saving you time and money. Home Energy Retrofits can’t be combined with other Efficiency Manitoba offers for the same energy efficiency upgrades. This includes windows and doors, insulation, and heat pump upgrades (ground source heat pump upgrades being the exception).
EVEN MORE HELP IS AVAILABLE
MANITOBA HYDRO
We work in partnership with Manitoba Hydro to offer financing for energy efficiency upgrades. Qualifying homeowners may be eligible for financing to assist with the cost of home energy retrofits through Manitoba Hydro’s Home Energy Efficiency Loan.
CANADA GREENER HOMES LOAN
The Government of Canada offers interest-free loans from $5,000 to $40,000 to help homeowners make eligible home retrofits. To learn more, visit the Canada Greener Homes Loan web page.
It’s a single-detached, duplex, or triplex residential home.
You’re the owner of the home.
The home is occupied 12 months per year (seasonal residences aren’t eligible).
The home uses electricity or natural gas supplied by Manitoba Hydro.
You have an EnerGuide evaluation of your home completed and you apply before starting any work.
Your project will significantly reduce the site energy use.
At least 50% of the site energy use reduction will come from building envelope component upgrades. These include all components that separate the interior (conditioned space) from the exterior, such as walls, attics, windows, and doors.
PROJECTS THAT AREN’T ELIGIBLE
Projects that are already underway
New homes and seasonal properties
Projects that don’t involve building envelope improvements and upgrades
Projects that don’t involve energy efficiency upgrades
Projects that didn’t have an EnerGuide evaluation before starting work
Projects where Efficiency Manitoba has already paid a rebate for any measure included, such as insulation, heat pumps, solar, or windows and doors
Contact a service organization that serves your area. They’ll send an energy advisor to conduct an EnerGuide energy efficiency evaluation on your home.
APPLY & PLAN
Send us your EnerGuide evaluation documents and tell us a bit about your planned retrofit project. You must apply before you or your contractor start the work.
COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT
Once the work is done, your energy advisor will conduct a final evaluation and measure the energy savings of your retrofit project.
GET YOUR REBATE
Send us your final documents and we’ll give you a rebate based on the total energy savings of your retrofit project.
If you’re interested in reducing your energy usage and lowering your monthly bills, a deep energy retrofit and our Home Energy Retrofit program can help you get there.
Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) provide efficient heating and cooling in one unit. They can reduce your electric heating costs by up to 30%.
An ASHP uses a small amount of energy to pull the heat from the outdoor air to warm your home in the winter. In the summer months it works in reverse to move heat from inside your home to the outdoor air to provide cooling.
REBATES
We offer rebates to make your upgrade easier and more affordable.
They’re calculated as being the lesser of:
Per square foot of floor area heated by an ASHP system.
ASHP
Cold climate ASHP
Ductless
$0.65/square foot
$1.00/square foot
Centrally ducted
$1.30/square foot
$1.65/square foot
Per MBH (1,000 BTU/hour) of installed ASHP space heating capacity.
ASHP
Cold climate ASHP
Ductless
$20/MBH
$30/MBH
Centrally ducted
$40/MBH
$50/MBH
Per MBH (1,000 BTU/hour) of the building/home’s eligible base transmission and infiltration heating load.
CHOOSE A REGISTERED EFFICIENCY MANITOBA CONTRACTOR & APPLY
First, find out if your project is eligible, then choose a registered contractor. We recommend browsing our list of registered contractors, getting several quotes, and checking references before making your choice. When comparing quotes, be sure to compare each contractor’s proposed design and pay attention to the heat pump heating capacity compared to the square footage of your home. Once you’ve chosen a contractor, they’ll work with you to submit an application. You’ll need to agree to the terms and conditions at this time. Make sure you verify that the air source heat pump selected is on our eligible product list.
Contractor tools and resources are included below to ensure proper sizing.
GET APPROVAL FOR YOUR PROJECT
We’ll issue a written approval via email to you and your contractor and from there, you’ll have one year to purchase and install your air source heat pump. Be sure to receive approval before purchasing materials or starting any work.
COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT
Once your heat pump is installed and operational, work with your contractor to submit the completion documents and all applicable permits and invoices. We’ll review these documents and then send you your rebate. We may contact you to schedule a post-installation inspection of your heat pump prior to issuing your rebate.
Lower your home energy bill and reduce your carbon footprint with an air source heat pump, one of the most energy-efficient heating and cooling systems.
Natural Resources Canada has developed an ASHP sizing and selection toolkit intended for use by mechanical system designers and renovation contractors.
Eligible models and equipment details are available in the searchable product list from Natural Resources Canada.
The Government of Canada recently announced a Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit. To learn more, visit the Government of Canada web page.
Ground Source Heat Pumps
Ground Source Heat Pumps
Ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) are efficient and environmentally friendly. They can reduce your electric heating costs by up to 60%, protect you from the impacts of future heating costs, and help you save for years to come.
A GSHP circulates fluid through a loop of pipes buried underground. In heating mode, the fluid absorbs heat from the earth, which stays at a stable temperature regardless of the temperature above ground. In summer, the process is reversed, redistributing heat back into the ground.
REBATES
We offer rebates to make your upgrade easier and more affordable.
They’re calculated as being the lesser of:
$2.50 per square foot heated by a ground source heat pump system
$120 per MBH of installed heating capacity
$120 per MBH of the building’s eligible base transmission and infiltration heating load.
First, find out if your project is eligible, then choose a registered contractor. We recommend browsing our list of registered contractors, getting several quotes, and checking references before making your choice. When comparing quotes, be sure to compare each contractors proposed design and pay attention to the loop sizing for ground loop systems. Once you’ve chosen a contractor, they’ll lead you through the application process and submit an application on your behalf. You’ll need to agree to the terms and conditions at this time.
We’ll issue a written approval via email and from there, you’ll have one year to purchase and install your ground source heat pump. Be sure to receive approval before purchasing materials or starting any work.
COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT
Once your heat pump is installed and operational, work with your contractor to submit the completion documents and all applicable permits and invoices. We’ll review these documents and then send you your rebate. We may contact you to schedule a post-installation inspection of your heat pump prior to issuing your rebate.
Your heat pump is replacing an existing electric furnace/boiler, electric baseboards, or natural gas heating system. Homeowners who are converting from fuel oil or propane are also eligible for incentives.
Your heat pump is being installed in a single-detached residence or small business.
Ground source heat pumps can reduce your heating costs by up to 60% when compared to an electric furnace. For the average home in Manitoba, that translates to annual savings of $900 on your energy bills!
