SUPPORTING NEW & INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN MANITOBA
The Innovation Fund supports organizations who are looking to advance new and innovative energy efficiency opportunities in the Manitoba market. We provide funding for pilot projects and partnerships to reduce common adoption barriers to emerging energy-efficient technologies and strategies that can save electricity or natural gas.
Eligible projects can receive funding of up to 75% of the project cost to a maximum of $250,000. We offer two funding streams:
TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION STREAM
Intended to evaluate the effectiveness of a new technology in the Manitoba context
For technology developers and product manufacturers ready for field testing or demonstration
MARKET CAPACITY STREAM
Intended to reduce market barriers and improve understanding of energy-efficient technologies
For product distributors, trade allies, customer groups, and market support services
STEPS TO PARTICIPATE
READ THE PROGRAM GUIDE
The Innovation Fund program guide has all the information you need to see how your project might fit into one of the funding streams. Make sure you read it carefully before moving on to the next step.
SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Once you’ve reviewed the program guide, submit an Expression of Interest (EOI), through which you’ll provide a high-level overview of your project. We’ll evaluate your submission to determine your project’s suitability for the Innovation Fund, and we’ll let you know within 10 business days if you qualify to submit a detailed application.
SUBMIT A DETAILED APPLICATION
If your EOI shows that your project is suitable for the Innovation Fund, you’ll be invited to submit a detailed application. Our team will review and score your application based on several criteria including energy impact, market potential, and degree of innovation.
SIGN THE CONTRACT & START THE PROJECT
If your application is successful, we’ll send you a funding contract. You can start work on your project once the contract is signed.
Your technology or strategy must reduce the use of electricity or natural gas in Manitoba.
Your energy-efficient technology or strategy must be replicable to numerous customers in Manitoba.
Your organization must have a physical presence or be registered as a legal entity within Manitoba.
Your organization must be a corporate, non-profit, or community organization, including municipalities and Indigenous communities.
The proposed project must incorporate aspects of innovation, including efficiency, cost effectiveness, and commercial acceptability of the new energy-efficient solution.
The project must advance a technology or solution in the residential, Indigenous, commercial, industrial, or agricultural market.
If you have any questions about the Innovation Fund, send us an email.
Indigenous Community Energy Efficiency Program
Indigenous Community Energy Efficiency Program
We offer communities the opportunity, support, and resources to hire an energy efficiency advocate to create and implement community energy efficiency plans with guidance from our energy experts.
These plans help communities lower their overall energy consumption by taking part in our energy efficiency programs. Hired by the community, the energy efficiency advocate helps foster a culture of conservation in the community, empowering its members to participate in energy-saving initiatives.
Successful applicants will be contacted within 30 days of sending their application to confirm their approval for funding and participation in the program. Acceptance into the program is based on available funding dollars for the current year.
HIRE AN ADVOCATE
Selected communities will be responsible for hiring an Energy Advocate within one month of funding approval.
CREATE AND DELIVER YOUR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN
The advocate will work with us and the community to design a comprehensive, two-year Community Energy Efficiency Plan aimed at reducing energy use.
START SAVING
The community will participate in programs that will help residents enjoy lower energy bills.
Enhanced Building Operations Program – Offer Ended
Enhanced Building Operations Program – Offer Ended
Thanks for your interest in the Enhanced Building Operations Program. This offer ended on March 31, 2024. If you have any questions, please reach out to us.
Apply Now — Building Envelope Program
Building Envelope Program
Financial Incentive Application
Pre-approval is required before you start your project to ensure that your project qualifies. If you have any questions, email us.
Building Envelope Program
Building Envelope Program
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR INSULATION, WINDOWS, DOORS, CURTAIN WALL & STORE FRONT
We offer financial incentives to building owners who complete energy-efficient building envelope upgrades in their commercial, industrial, agricultural, religious, institutional, or multi-unit residential buildings.
Check out our program guide to learn about potential savings on eligible upgrades including roof and wall insulation, windows and doors, curtain wall, and storefront system upgrades. Read more about our incentive details here.
Applications can be submitted by the building owner or the registered supplier on behalf of the building owner. View ourprogram guide for the full application checklist and then apply online. You can also contact us to request a paper application.
GET APPROVAL
We’ll review your application and send your approval by email. Remember not to purchase or install any measures or equipment related to this project until you’ve received approval from us. After getting approved, you have one year to complete your upgrades.
GET YOUR INCENTIVE
After your project is complete, email or mail your completion documents to us. Once we’ve received your documents, we’llfinalize your incentive amount based on your invoicing and any project changes. A post-verification inspection may be required to confirm installation. We’ll send the incentive to the indicated payee.
To learn more about our Building Envelope Program, check out our Program Guide.
Community Energy Efficiency Program
Community Energy Efficiency Program
We offer municipalities the opportunity, support, and resources to hire an energy efficiency advocate to create and implement community energy efficiency plans with guidance from our energy experts.
These plans help communities lower their overall energy consumption by taking part in Efficiency Manitoba’s programs for energy efficiency upgrades. Hired by the municipality, the energy efficiency advocate helps foster a culture of conservation in the community, empowering its citizens to participate in energy-saving initiatives.
We’re currently not accepting new applications. If you’re interested in applying for future funding through our Community Energy Efficiency Program, please email us at energyteam@efficiencyMB.ca.
Does your community qualify?
Your community is a municipality recognized under The Municipal Act.
Your community has demonstrated commitment to energy efficiency and/or sustainability initiatives.
Free Energy Efficiency Upgrades For Income Qualifying Households
There are times when it can be hard to keep
up with mortgage or rent payments, or buying groceries and still having enough
money to pay your energy bills.
Now you can lower your monthly energy bill
and make your home more comfortable with our free or subsidized energy
efficiency upgrades.
Efficiency Manitoba makes it easy. Our team of dedicated professionals take care of everything and manage the entire process. We identify eligible improvements, connect you with registered contractors and take care of the payment, to help you save more.
This Program Applies to You if You
Are a homeowner with a limited income and are interested in energy efficiency upgrades.
Are a home renter with a limited income.
Are a landlord and are interested in increasing your property value and reducing your tenant’s energy consumption.
If you rent an apartment suite or own or manage an apartment building and are interested in energy efficiency upgrades, our In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program can help.
Have a total household income (before deductions) that meets or falls below the limits in the table below.
Income limits based on the number of people living in the home*
Number of people
Total income
1 person
$44,263
2 people
$55,105
3 people
$67,745
4 people
$82,250
5 people
$93,287
6 people
$105,211
7 or more people
$117,138
Total income is based on total household income before deductions.
You’ll need to provide us with income verification documentation for all household residents 18 years of age or older. Learn how to submit these documents.
We may look at other factors while reviewing your program eligibility, including property value and assets.
Get a free in-home assessment to find ways to save energy.
Free Insulation
Available for your attic, walls, and basement. Installation included.
FOR QUALIFYING AREA BASED ON YOUR HOME ENERGY CHECK-UP
Natural gas furnace upgrade
Only $9.50* or $25** per month for five years. Installed by a registered contractor. *When replacing a standard-efficiency furnace
**When replacing a mid-efficiency furnace
Natural Gas Boiler Upgrade
Install a high-efficiency natural gas boiler and get a $5,000 rebate.
WHEN UPGRADING FROM A STANDARD EFFICIENCY BOILER
Free Energy Saving Devices
LEDs, energy-efficient showerheads and aerators, air-sealing products, and other energy saving items.
Landlords who are applying to the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program will also need their tenants to complete a Tenant Consent Form, which is to be included with their Proof of Income documents.
GET YOUR FREE HOME ENERGY CHECK-UP
Get a free home energy check-up by one of our expert energy advisors. Start saving immediately with free installation of energy saving devices and get your home heating system and insulation levels assessed for potential upgrades
CHOOSE A REGISTERED CONTRACTOR
If your home qualifies for a heating system upgrade or an insulation upgrade, we connect you to registered contractors or find one in your area. You choose a registered contractor from our list who will guide you through the next steps.
GET YOUR ELIGIBLE UPGRADE DONE
The contractor you selected will come to your home and coordinate the energy efficiency upgrade to maximize your energy savings. They will let you know once your project is approved and schedule the installation as soon as possible, so that you can start saving.
SIGN OFF AND ENJOY THE SAVINGS
All registered contractors are set up to invoice us directly, so you don’t have to worry about any upfront costs. Efficiency Manitoba takes care of the rest to help you save more.
Design and construct a new, energy efficient commercial or institutional building and receive up to $3.50/sq.ft. plus another $12,000 toward energy modelling.
Energy Modelling Assistance Incentive
up to$12,000
Incentives for energy modelling during project design
Submit before project tender and before building permit issue
Compare your design against building code requirements
Optimize for energy efficiency with software modelling
Have your energy model report reviewed before construction
Once accepted, we’ll send you a confirmation email and outline your next steps.
SUBMIT YOUR REPORT
Submit your design energy modelling report and invoice.
Before the project’s tender date and before being issued a building permit, you must submit both your design energy modelling report and invoice. The invoice must only be for the relevant energy modelling services.
GET YOUR INCENTIVE
Once we receive all your documents, we’ll review the modelling report and provide incentives for approved projects.
Efficiency Manitoba and Habitat for Humanity Manitoba (Habitat Manitoba) are proud to announce the signing of a collaboration agreement to jointly pursue energy use reductions in homes.
