Solar Rebate Program

Solar Rebate Program

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 REBATES FOR YOUR HOME

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.

SOLAR FOR YOUR BUSINESS

We’re offering a rebate of $0.75 per direct current (DC) watt on all solar photovoltaic (PV) system sizes installed on businesses connected to Manitoba Hydro’s grid.

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Solar Rebates For Your Business

Solar Rebates For Your Business

We offer a rebate of $0.75 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. 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. 

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 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 contractor is registered with Efficiency Manitoba.
  • 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

Steps to Participate

  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.

RESOURCES

Looking for more information? Check out our articles to learn more about solar.

MORE HELP IS AVAILABLE

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  

Solar Rebates For Your Home

Solar Rebates 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 $5,000 per home. Pre-approval isn’t required before installing the solar PV system.

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!

Steps to Participate

  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 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.

  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, 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 to ensure your system complies with any municipal building code requirements.

  4. 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. 

  5. 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.

DO YOU QUALIFY?

  • 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 contractor is registered with Efficiency Manitoba

DOES YOUR PROJECT QUALIFY?

  • 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.

PROJECTS THAT AREN’T ELIGIBLE

 

  • Seasonal homes, cottages, and vacation rentals 
  • Homes with existing solar PV systems 
  • Portable or temporary structures 
  • Unoccupied homes or homes under construction 

Read the Terms and Conditions for full eligibility requirements.

MORE HELP IS AVAILABLE

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. 

SUPPLIER NETWORK

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  

Home Energy Retrofits

Home Energy Retrofits

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

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

Check out our program guide for more information.

DOES YOUR PROJECT QUALIFY?

  • 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

Steps To Participate

  1. GET AN ENERGUIDE EVALUATION

    Contact a service organization that serves your area. They’ll send an energy advisor to conduct an EnerGuide energy efficiency evaluation on your home.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

GET CASH BACK

If you purchased your home in the last two years, you may be eligible for a partial mortgage insurance premium refund from Canada Mortgage and Housing (CMHC), Sagen, and Canada Guaranty.

DID YOU KNOW?

If you participate in the Home Energy Retrofit Program, you may be able to save even more with the Canada Greener Homes Initiative.

NET ZERO & PASSIVE HOUSE

Are you interested in upgrading your home to be Net Zero, Net Zero Ready, or to meet the Passive House standard?

We can help you reach your goals and maximize your rebates in the process.


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Air Source Heat Pumps

Air Source Heat Pumps

ENERGY-EFFICIENT HEATING & COOLING FOR YOUR HOME

An air source heat pump is an energy-efficient and eco-friendly system that delivers both heating and cooling in one unit. It provides year-round comfort while reducing energy use and lowering environmental impact.

In heating mode, an air source heat pump uses energy to move heat from the outdoor air into your home, making it warmer. In cooling mode, it works in reverse by moving heat from inside your home to the outdoor air.  

We offer rebates to make your upgrade easier and more affordable. 

DOES YOUR PROJECT QUALIFY?

  • Your heat pump retrofit is supplementing an electric resistance or natural gas heating system. Homeowners who are converting from propane or fuel oil are also eligible. 
  • Your heat pump is being installed in a residential property. New homes aren’t eligible. 
  • Your contractor is registered with Efficiency Manitoba.  
  • Your heat pump is being installed in your primary (not seasonal) residence. 

Read the terms and conditions for full eligibility requirements. You can also check out our program guide for more information.

MAKE YOUR HOME AS ENERGY EFFICIENT AS POSSIBLE

We recommend making your home as energy efficient as possible before installing your heat pump. If you’re not sure where to start, a pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation can help you identify energy-saving opportunities that will reduce your heating and cooling load and allow your contractor to properly size your heat pump system. Be sure to check out our EnerGuide Home Evaluation Rebate to get a rebate once your pre-retrofit evaluation is completed. 

STEPS TO PARTICIPATE

  1. CONTACT A REGISTERED CONTRACTOR

    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.  

  2. INSTALL A QUALIFYING COLD CLIMATE AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP

    Your contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses and will then install your qualifying cold climate air source heat pump. 

  3. GET A REBATE

    Once your air source heat pump is installed and paid for, your contractor will submit the rebate application to us; this application must be submitted within 90 days of the installation date. Then, we’ll mail your rebate cheque to the address provided on the application. A post-verification inspection may be required to complete the rebate process. 

EVEN MORE HELP IS AVAILABLE

If you’re interested in financing your air source heat pump, you can apply for Manitoba Hydro’s Home Energy Efficiency Loan in addition to receiving a rebate from Efficiency Manitoba. Be sure to apply for financing before you start any work, including purchasing products. 

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Programs for property managers & owners

Programs for property managers & owners

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:

  • Savings on energy bills and operational expenses
  • Improved home comfort and affordability
  • Improved building durability and reduced maintenance
  • Increased property value and tenant retention

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.

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In-Suite Appliance Program

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

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Business Lighting Program

We offer financial incentives for businesses who complete energy-efficient lighting upgrades in their buildings.

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Building Envelope Program

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

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Energy Efficiency Education Program

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. 

Designed for students & teachers

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. 

ARE YOU A PARENT?

We encourage you to have conversations about energy efficiency with the children in your life. This can be as simple as explaining what energy efficiency is about — using less energy to do the same job and getting the same or a better result — and discussing the negative consequences of not using energy efficiently, like energy waste, higher energy bills, and climate change.  

Need some ideas? This checklist has some easy tips to help the young people in your life start saving energy. If you want to get your student involved in Generation E, tell their teacher about the initiative and ask them to contact us at hello@generation-e.ca for more information. 

In-suite Appliance Program — Offer ended

In-suite Appliance Program — Offer ended

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.

THIS OFFER HAS ENDED

This offer ended on September 30, 2024. If you submitted an application prior to the application deadline, your pre-approved appliances must be installed by September 30, 2025.

Washer dryer combo

$150 REBATE

SELECT ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED

CLOTHES WASHER/DRYER PAIRS

Clothes dryers must be purchased with an eligible clothes washer. Natural gas dryers aren’t eligible for a rebate.

Clothes washer

$100 Rebate

SELECT ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED

CLOTHES WASHERS

$50 REBATE

SELECT ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED

REFRIGERATORS

Compact models (less than 10 cubic feet in volume) and freezerless single-door models aren’t eligible for a rebate.

STEPS TO PARTICIPATE

  1. CHECK TO SEE IF YOU AND YOUR BUILDING QUALIFY

    Read the eligibility information to see if you and your building qualify for rebates.

  2. CHECK THE ELIGIBLE PRODUCTS LIST

    Find out which appliances are eligible for rebate by checking our eligible products list.

  3. APPLY FOR APPROVAL TO BUY

    Fill out our In-Suite Appliance Program application form to have your models approved for purchase and your rebate estimated by September 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CDT. (Eligible product(s) purchased or installed prior to approval by Efficiency Manitoba are not eligible for a rebate). Submit the form via email to appliances@efficiencyMB.ca and wait to receive a written response.

  4. PURCHASE AND INSTALL YOUR APPLIANCES

    Once you receive written approval from Efficiency Manitoba, purchase and install the eligible appliances in the participating suites.

  5. SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETION DECLARATION FORM & INVOICE(S)

    Request the completion declaration form by emailing appliances@efficiencyMB.ca. Fill out the form and submit it along with all supporting invoices within 12 months of your approval date. You may need to also submit photos of the installed products.

DO YOU QUALIFY?

  • You’re the owner or designated representative (e.g. property manager) of the building and are responsible for providing appliances within the building suites.
  • Your building has four or more suites.
  • At least half of the suites or a minimum of four must be participating, whichever is greater.
  • Appliances within a product category being rebated (e.g. refrigerators) must equal the number of suites participating.
  • Your appliances will be installed by September 30, 2025, with a pre-approval application submitted by September 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CDT.

Read the offer terms and conditions in our application form for full eligibility requirements.

In-Suite Efficiency Frequently Asked Questions

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 In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program?

Yes, your building is eligible for our 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?

Newly constructed buildings aren’t eligible to participate. The In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program is designed as a full-service retrofit program, tailored to meet the needs of existing buildings. Buildings must be occupied for a minimum of 36 months in order to qualify.

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

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

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

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.

Are bulk-metered and sub-metered buildings eligible to participate?

Yes, bulk-metered and sub-metered buildings are eligible.

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 CLEAResult Canada will supply and install the products for you.

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

Can I have any model of smart thermostat or advanced HRV control installed through the Premium Upgrade?

The In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program currently only offers incentives for the supply and install of the Smart Thermostat Essential by ecobee and the Venmar Advanced Touchscreen Control by Broan NuTone. If you prefer to install a different make or model, it won’t be eligible for incentives through the program and must be arranged independently.

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

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

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, a 5-year product warranty on LED bulbs, a 10-year product warranty on showerheads and aerators, and a 15-year limited product warranty on the Embertec advanced power strips.

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 contact CLEAResult Canada by email at insuite@clearesult.com or by phone at 1-877-326-3488 (when prompted, select option 4 for Manitoba, then 1 for residential) to remedy the 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 product warranty period, your product may be defective, and you may be eligible for a replacement product through the manufacturer’s warranty.

Where can I learn about my advanced power strip’s operation, features, and warranty?

To learn more about your Embertec advanced power strip, please refer to the detailed product manual, which includes step-by-step installation instructions and warranty information.

For instructional videos and additional product support, visit the Embertec website or call them at 1-800-838-9659.

Where can I learn about my smart thermostat’s operation, features, and warranty?

The electrician who installs your Smart Thermostat Essential by ecobee will get you started with basic setup and registration. To learn more, visit the ecobee website and check out their installation information

For questions about your ecobee’s features or product warranty, please refer to ecobee’s support page, or call their support team at 1-877-932-6233.

Where can I learn about my advanced HRV control’s operation, features, and warranty?

The electrician who installs your Venmar Advanced Touchscreen Control by Broan NuTone will get you started with basic setup. To learn more, visit the Broan NuTone website, including their customer service page and installation guide.

For questions about your advanced HRV control’s features or product warranty, please refer to Broan NuTone’s customer service page, or contact their customer service team at 1-800-567-3855.

Who can I contact with questions about my installation warranty?

For questions about your installation warranty, please contact CLEAResult Canada by email at insuite@clearesult.com or by phone at 1-877-326-3488 (when prompted, select option 4 for Manitoba, then 1 for residential).

In-suite Energy Efficiency Program

In-suite Energy Efficiency Program

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 CLEAResult® Canada* to deliver the In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program.

BASIC UPGRADE

FREE

  • Free bathroom faucet aerators

  • Free kitchen faucet aerators

  • Free showerheads
  • Free shower timers
  • Free water heater pipe wrap
  • Free window insulation kits
  • Free fridge/freezer thermometer cards
  • Free tier 2 advanced power strips
  • Free installation by a CLEAResult Canada technician

PREMIUM UPGRADE

Incentives
per suite up to
$250

  • Includes all Basic Upgrades
  • $100 incentive per smart thermostat
  • $150 incentive per advanced HRV control
  • Installation by a certified electrician

BASIC UPGRADES

SHOWERHEADS

Up to two per suite

FREE

Choose from fixed or handheld

KITCHEN FAUCET AERATORS

One per suite

FREE

BATHROOM FAUCET AERATORS

Up to two per suite

FREE

Tier 2 advanced power strips

One per suite

FREE

PREMIUM UPGRADES

SMART THERMOSTATS

$100 INCENTIVE

ADVANCED HRV CONTROLS

$150 INCENTIVE

DO YOU QUALIFY?

  • You’re the property manager, owner, or condo board member of an apartment, condo, townhouse, or rowhouse building.
  • Your building has four or more suites.

STEPS TO PARTICIPATE

  1. APPLY ONLINE

    Fill out our online application form to get started. Our service provider, CLEAResult Canada, will contact you to schedule an appointment.

  2. GET A FREE BASIC UPGRADE

    On the day of your appointment, a CLEAResult Canada technician will go suite-to-suite with you to install the free Basic Upgrade items.

  3. SAVE EVEN MORE

    While on-site, the CLEAResult Canada technician will let you know about other energy efficiency incentives that you may be eligible for through our Premium Upgrade.

To learn more about the In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program,
check out the frequently asked questions.

LEARN MORE

PROJECT FEATURE: 500 TACHÉ

PROJECT FEATURE: 500 TACHÉ

Find out how the residents of 500 Taché Avenue are collectively saving over 150,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity every year through our In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program.
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PROJECT FEATURE: SKYVIEW TERRACE CONDOS

PROJECT FEATURE: SKYVIEW TERRACE CONDOS

Learn how the residents of Skyview Terrace Condos are saving energy and money with help from our In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program.
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PROJECT FEATURE: HAZELVIEW PROPERTIES 

PROJECT FEATURE: HAZELVIEW PROPERTIES 

By participating in our In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program, Hazelview Properties were able to improve their lighting while reducing energy and water consumption of their suites.
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SWEET SUITE SAVINGS

SWEET SUITE SAVINGS

If you own or manage a multi-unit rental property, you can make energy efficiency upgrades through our In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program.
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*CLEAResult Canada is our third-party contracted service provider.