Compressed air systems often consume significant amounts of energy. Improving your compressed air system can lower your energy costs. It can also help correct low air pressure, moisture in the air lines, poor reliability, and production outages.
As a free service, we’ll perform a benchmark study of your compressed air system to identify energy-saving opportunities. We work with pre-qualified compressed air specialists who will visit your facility and perform a baseline logging of your system. Our technical experts will analyze the data and provide you with a report that has valuable information about your system, helping you identify the appropriate size for replacement units and other areas for improvement. We’ll work with you to identify energy efficiency upgrades that qualify for incentives through our Custom Energy Solutions Program.
On average, 10% of most industrial energy costs are related to energy use needed for compressed air systems. System optimization can cut energy consumption by an average of 30% and upwards to 85% in some cases.
STEPS TO PARTICIPATE
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.
CHOOSE A PRE-QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM YOUR BASELINE LOGGING
Once we’vedetermined that the program is right for you, choose a contractor from our list of pre-qualified compressed air contractorsand contact them to start the project.The contractor will work with you to determine the logging requirements and submit a work order for approval.
GET YOUR BASELINE LOGGING DONE
The contractor will perform the baseline logging of your compressed air system and provide us with the data.
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 willqualify for incentives through our Custom Energy Solutions Program.
GET AN AUDIT & REPLACE FAILED TRAPS TO SAVE ENERGY & MONEY
The Steam Trap Program is no longer accepting new applications. Customers can instead participate in the new Leak Assessment & Repair Program.
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 can help lower your monthly energy bill, mitigate the impact of future rate increases, and provide energy to your home or business in a sustainable manner.
SOLAR FOR YOUR HOME
We offer rebates up to $5,000 per home to install a solar PV system.
For many businesses, energy use is highest during daylight hours — the same time solar energy is generated. A solar photovoltaic (PV) system allows your business to take advantage of the sun’s renewable energy, and our rebates help lower the cost of installation.
We offer a rebate of $0.75 per direct current (DC) watt installed on building’s connected to Manitoba Hydro’s grid.
Rebates are available for all solar PV systems sized appropriately to offset your building’s annual electricity consumption.
Approval from Efficiency Manitoba is required for all commercial solar PV systems before starting any work or 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 lowers your operating costs by producing your own daytime electricity.
It mitigates the impact of future rate increases on your business.
It provides energy to your business in a sustainable manner.
DO YOU QUALIFY?
Your building has its own meter and an active Manitoba Hydro account billed at a commercial general service electricity rate.
You’re the building owner or designated representative of the building.
All work must meet the Manitoba Electrical Code and any applicable local laws and regulations.
Your 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.
Your solar PV system is designed to offset your previous annual energy consumption.
New buildings and building additions are also required to participate in Efficiency Manitoba’s New Building Program.
Your solar PV system must be new and purchased in Canada.
AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY FIRST APPROACH
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.
Steps to Participate
CHOOSE A REGISTERED CONTRACTOR
Read the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions to see if you qualify for a rebate, then choose a contractor. 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
Your contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and ensuring your system complies with any municipal building code requirements before installing your solar PV system. Grid-connected solar PV system installations must comply with Manitoba Hydro’s interconnection requirements and be approved by Manitoba Hydro before starting any work. To learn more about grid-connected solar PV systems in Manitoba, visit Manitoba Hydro’s website.
GET APPROVAL FOR YOUR PROJECT
Once you’ve received interconnection approval from Manitoba Hydro, your contractor applies on your behalf for project approval with Efficiency Manitoba before purchasing or installing your solar PV system.
We’ll review your application and send approval by email. Be sure to receive approval before starting any work.
COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT & SUBMIT COMPLETION DOCUMENTS
Once your solar PV system is installed and operational, you and your contractor will need to sign a completion declaration and submit a paid invoice to Efficiency Manitoba.
RECEIVE YOUR INCENTIVE
We’ll review these documents and finalize your rebate.
Businesses can claim the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit for eligible investments in new clean technology property in Canada. To learn more, visit the Government of Canada web page.
LEARN MORE
Looking for more information? Check out these resources to learn more about solar.
Accurately estimating the production of your solar PV system is an important step in anticipating both your monthly energy bills and your payback period.
Installing a solar PV system is a big initial investment, so it’s important to understand your payback period, how to calculate your payback period, and how grid-tied systems can sell excess energy back to Manitoba Hydro.
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.
When it comes to renewable energy sources, the sun is high on the list. Harnessing the sun’s rays through solar photovoltaic (PV) creates clean, reusable electricity that lowers your energy bill and the need for traditional energy sources during daylight hours.
We offer rebates up to $5,000 per home to install a solar PV system. Rebates are available for system sizes of up to a maximum of 10 kW ($0.50 per watt).
BENEFITS OF A SOLAR PV SYSTEM
There are many benefits to installing a solar PV system.
You can save money on your energy bill by reducing your daylight energy consumption.
It mitigates the impact of future rate increases.
It provides energy to your home in a sustainable manner.
DO YOU QUALIFY?
Your home is the primary residence for you or your tenant, is occupied year-round, and 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.
All work must meet the Manitoba Electrical Code and any applicable local laws and regulations.
Your 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.
Your solar PV system is connected to the primary residential energy meter that services your home and connected to Manitoba Hydro’s grid.
Your solar PV system must be new and purchased in Canada.
CHECK OUT OUR PROGRAM GUIDE
Read our program guide to learn more about solar, how to get started, securing a contractor, and more!
MAKE YOUR HOME AS ENERGY EFFICIENT AS POSSIBLE
We recommend making your home as energy efficient as possible before installing your solar PV system. 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. If you’re not sure where to begin, a pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation can help identify energy saving opportunities that increases your home’s energy efficiency. Plus, you can get a rebate through our EnerGuide Home Evaluation Rebate for completing one.
Steps to Participate
CHOOSE A REGISTERED CONTRACTOR
Find out if your project is eligible, then choose a registered contractor. 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.
INSTALL YOUR SOLAR PV SYSTEM
Your contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and ensuring your system complies with any municipal building code requirements before installing your solar PV system. Grid-connected solar PV system installations must comply with Manitoba Hydro’s interconnection requirements and be approved by Manitoba Hydro before starting any work. To learn more about grid-connected solar PV systems in Manitoba, visit Manitoba Hydro’s website.
APPLY FOR YOUR REBATE
Once your solar PV system passes final inspection, is operating, and is fully paid for, your contractor will submit the rebate application on your behalf. Then, we’ll mail your rebate cheque to the address provided on the application.
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. Manitoba Hydro’s Home Energy Efficiency Loan offers financing up to $20,000 for 15 years for installing a solar PV system.
LEARN MORE
Looking for more information? Check out these resources to learn more about solar.
Accurately estimating the production of your solar PV system is an important step in anticipating both your monthly energy bills and your payback period.
Installing a solar PV system is a big initial investment, so it’s important to understand your payback period, how to calculate your payback period, and how grid-tied systems can sell excess energy back to Manitoba Hydro.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$2,000 REBATE for a centrally ducted cold climate air source heat pump or $1,500 REBATE for a ductless cold climate air source heat pump
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.
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
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.
INSTALL A QUALIFYING COLD CLIMATE AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP
Your contractor is responsible forobtainingall necessary permits and licenses and will then install your qualifying cold climate air source heat pump.
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.
We’re giving a $100 supplier bonus to registered suppliers for every* eligible air source heat pump rebate application that includes an F280 heat load calculation and is completed on behalf of the customer before March 31, 2027.
*Only one supplier bonus will be paid per project address.
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.
An air source heat pump is a great energy-efficient and environmentally friendly option, but it’s worth considering these points to see if one is the right fit for you.
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.
