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.

Check out our residential supplier guide for more information on our program and how to participate.

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.

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.

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.

We offer a $250 stacking bonus if you’re already participating in both our Home Energy Retrofits and the Canada Greener Homes Grant. The Canada Greener Homes Grant is no longer accepting new applicants.

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 INITIATIVE

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 Initiative web page. 

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 summer months, it works in reverse to push warm air outside to cool your home. This makes them an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly electric heating and cooling system.

TOOLS & RESOURCES

1. Natural Resources Canada has developed an ASHP sizing and selection toolkit intended for use by mechanical system designers and renovation contractors.
2. Eligible models and equipment details are available in the searchable product list from Natural Resources Canada.

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.

Financing for your GSHP may be available through the Canada Greener Homes Loan or Manitoba Hydro’s Home Energy Efficiency Loan. Be sure to apply for financing before you start any work, including purchasing products.

You may be eligible for the Manitoba Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit from the province of Manitoba.

FOR BUSINESSES

The Government of Canada recently announced a Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit. To learn more, visit the Government of Canada web page.

You may be eligible for the Manitoba Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit from the province of Manitoba.

HELPING YOU & YOUR TENANTS SAVE

We offer rebates to help property managers and owners of multi-unit residential buildings make energy efficiency updates to their buildings.

We have a variety of programs available to help you and your tenants appreciate multiple benefits:

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program

We help property managers and owners of multi-family buildings improve the energy efficiency of the suites in their buildings.

In-Suite Appliance Program

We help property managers and owners of multi-family buildings improve the energy efficiency of the suites in their buildings.

Business Lighting Program

We offer financial incentives for businesses in the commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors who complete energy-efficient lighting upgrades in their…

Building Envelope Program

We offer financial incentives for energy-efficient roof and wall insulation, doors, windows, and curtain wall system upgrades.

Energy Efficiency Assistance Program

Free Energy Efficiency Upgrades For Income Qualifying Households. Now you can lower your monthly energy bill and make your home…

High Performance Buildings

Whether you’re planning new construction or a deep retrofit to an existing commercial building, make it energy efficient! We offer…

GENERATION E

This generation cares about saving energy

Today’s youth are more environmentally conscious than any generation before them. They know that collectively, their individual actions can make a big impact. 

This generation of students will transform the way we think about energy and sustainability. That’s why we offer an initiative for teachers and students — Generation E. We provide classroom-friendly resources, hands-on activities, and lesson plans that teachers can use to help their students understand their energy use and empower youth to create change among their family, friends, and community. 

We offer resources for multiple age groups on the Generation E website: 

• Kindergarten to Grade 5: activity books, colouring pages, and other resources to explain what energy is and why it’s important to use less of it 
• Grade 6: learning sheets, games, and group activities to help introduce students to the concept of energy efficiency and identify ways to save energy 
• Grade 9: assignments that encourage independent learning, like cost-benefit calculations and a home energy review, to help students better understand their energy use and how to create more energy-efficient spaces 

Over time, we’ll expand the Generation E initiative to offer more educational resources for more age groups.

GET YOUR CLASS INVOLVED

We’re here to help teachers bring up-to-date and engaging information about energy efficiency into their classrooms. If you’re a K-12 teacher and are interested in getting your classroom involved in the Generation E movement, visit the Generation E website or get in touch by emailing us. Our team will help you access the resources, lesson plans, and presentations you need to empower and educate your students. Our Outreach and Engagement Coordinator is also available to come to your classroom to give a free presentation in French or English. 

REBATES ON ENERGY STAR^® CERTIFIED APPLIANCES FOR MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

We help property managers and owners of multi-unit residential buildings save money on monthly energy bills for their buildings. Get up to $200 in rebates per suite when you purchase select ENERGY STAR certified appliances.

DO YOU QUALIFY?

Frequently Asked Questions

IN-SUITE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM

Here are some answers to common questions about our In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program:

My building has already participated in Manitoba Hydro’s Water & Energy Saver Program (or Lighting Program for MURBs or Affordable Energy Program for MURBs). Can my building still participate in the program?

Yes, your building is eligible for our new In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program. However, you’d only be eligible to receive energy-efficient devices that weren’t already installed in your building’s suites. For example, if energy-efficient showerheads are already installed and in working order, we wouldn’t replace them with new energy-efficient showerheads.

Can new buildings participate in the program?

Yes, new buildings are welcome and encouraged to participate in the In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program! However, new buildings may not be eligible for water-saving devices (showerheads and faucet aerators). Your Ecofitt technician will let you know if you qualify for these products during your Basic Upgrade appointment.

I’m a tenant in an apartment building. How do I participate in the program?

The In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program is delivered at the building level, and your property manager or owner must apply on behalf of the entire building for all suites. We recommend getting in touch with your building’s property manager or owner to let them know about this opportunity.

I’m the owner of a duplex (or triplex). Can my duplex (or triplex) participate in the program?

Unfortunately, buildings must have four or more suites in order to qualify for the In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program. For buildings with less than four suites, check out our residential offers.

Can you ship the products to me so I can install them in the suites myself?

Unfortunately, no. The In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program is a full-service program, meaning our service provider Ecofitt will supply and install the products for you.

Basic Upgrade items are installed by Ecofitt technicians. Premium Upgrade items (smart thermostats and advanced HRV controls) are installed by one of Ecofitt’s subcontracted certified electricians. Having the Premium Upgrade products installed by an electrician ensures they’re programmed correctly in order to save you the most energy!

Is there warranty on these products?

Yes, all products offered through the In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program come with warranty. There’s a 90-day warranty on all services and installations and additional 10-year product warranty on showerheads and aerators and a 5-year product warranty on LED bulbs.

I just participated in the program and some of the showerheads and/or aerators are leaking. What should I do?

We’re sorry to hear you’re having issues! Please call Ecofitt at 1-877-326-3488 to remedy this issue. If your products were installed within the last 90 days, they’ll send a technician out to see what’s going on. If your products were installed more than 90 days ago but within the 10-year warranty period, your product may be defective and you may be eligible for a replacement product through warranty.

Can I use my own electrician to install the Premium Upgrades?

Unfortunately, no. Premium Upgrade installations are arranged by Ecofitt and installed by one of their local subcontracted certified electricians.

Are the technicians taking precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19?

Absolutely! All technicians are double-vaccinated and will be taking precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19. These measures include self-assessing for symptoms every day, respecting social distancing requirements, wearing a mask and gloves, and sanitizing regularly.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES FOR MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS

We help property managers and owners of multi-unit residential buildings improve the energy efficiency of the suites in their buildings. Pick the upgrade type that’s right for you.

We work with Ecofitt Corporation* to deliver the In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program.

DO YOU QUALIFY?

Bioenergy is a unique and renewable energy source that can reduce your energy bills and provide other environmental benefits.

We provide financial assistance for pre-project studies and financial incentives for the implementation of commercial scale bioenergy systems that demonstrate natural gas or electricity savings.*

We’ll consider the use of any organic matter, including wood chips and pellets, as the biomass fuel. Only commercial, agricultural, and industrial projects that demonstrate natural gas or electricity savings will be considered, either through offsetting space, water, or process heating energy consumption or generating electricity to be used on site. Bioenergy can also be a useful way to address your waste disposal requirements if that organic waste can be converted to energy.

*Minimum savings of 50,000 kWh or 20,000 m³ are required. For projects intending to offset space heating, the heated space must be more than 10,000 square feet.