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.
Thanks for your interest in the Enhanced Building Operations Program. This offer ended on March 31, 2024. If you have…
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.
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 or download our program handout for a quick overview.
We recognize that building envelope upgrades can be a significant financial investment. By offering bonuses to customers and suppliers, we aim to support and encourage energy efficiency upgrades.
CUSTOMER BONUS
For projects completed before March 31, 2026, we’re increasing our current incentives by 25% for buildings heated with electricity and by 10% for buildings heated with natural gas.
SUPPLIER BONUS
We’re giving a $250 bonus to registered suppliers for every Building Envelope Program application they complete on behalf of a customer before March 31, 2026.
PROJECT FEATURE
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES & TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Insulation
Save on the cost of insulation materials for roof and wall upgrades
Windows
Incentives for high-performance window system upgrades
Doors
Incentives for upgrading exterior sliding glass doors and swinging doors.
CURTAIN WALL & STOREFRONT
We offer financial support for the design and installation of high performance systems
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.
Unlock potential savings with enhancedinsulation rebates throughourSmall Business Program.Check our eligibility requirements to see if you qualify.
Energy Efficiency Assistance Program
Energy Efficiency Assistance Program
Free Energy Efficiency Upgrades For Income Qualifying Households
There are times when it can be hard to keep up with mortgage or rent payments and buying groceries and still having enough money to pay your energy bills.
You can lower your monthly energy bill and make your home more comfortable with our free and subsidized energy efficiency upgrades.
Our team of dedicated professionals takes care of everything and manages the entire process. We identify eligible improvements, connect you with registered contractors, and take care of the upfront payment, helping you save even more.
are a homeowner with a limited income and are interested in energy efficiency upgrades;
are a home renter with a limited income; or
are a landlord and are interested in improving the comfort of your rental property and reducing you tenant’s energy consumption.
If you’re a Red River Métis Citizen and are interested in energy efficiency upgrades, learn more about our Métis Energy Efficiency Offers.
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.
You live in a single-detached or semi-detached home.
You live in the home year-round.
You have a total household income (before deductions) that meets or falls below the limits in the table below.
Number of people
Total income
1 person
$45,333
2 people
$56,437
3 people
$69,384
4 people
$84,239
5 people
$95,543
6 people
$107,757
7 or more people
$119,972
Income limits based on the number of people living in the home. 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
Free insulation retrofits and installation are available for eligible attics, walls, and basements identified during your home energy assessment.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
Natural gas furnace upgrade
Upgrade to a high-efficiency natural gas furnace from a standard-efficiency furnace for only $9.50 per month for five years or from a mid-efficiency furnace for $25 per month for five years.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
Natural Gas Boiler Upgrade
Get a $5,000 rebate when upgrading from a standard-efficiency boiler to a high-efficiency boiler.
ELECTRIC AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP RETROFIT
Get an air source heat pump for only $30 per month for 10 years when retrofitting a home with an electric furnace, baseboard heaters, or electric boiler.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
Ground source heat pump upgrade
Get a ground source heat pump for only $50 per month for 10 years when retrofitting a home with an electric furnace, baseboard heaters, or electric boiler.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
Free smart thermostat
Get a free ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat.
Free Energy-Saving Devices
Get free LED bulbs, 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, and include the form with their income verification documents.
GET YOUR FREE HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENT
Get a free home energy assessment 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 our registered program contractors. 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 & 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, multi-unit residential, or industrial building and receive up to $3.50 per square foot plus another $12,000 toward energy modelling.
Energy Modelling Assistance Incentive
up to$12,000
Incentives for energy modelling during project design
Compare your design against building code requirements demonstrating it’s at least 5% more efficient
Optimize for energy efficiency with software modelling
Have your energy model report reviewed before construction
Get incentives for new commercial construction projects (including additions that adhere to National Energy Code of Canada Buildings (NECB) 2020 Tier 1 and provincial amendments
Use integrated design best practices
Incorporate building commissioning deliverables
Receive an energy efficiency certification for your building from Efficiency Manitoba
Get an optional systems manual bonus (an additional 10% on top of the eligible Performance Path incentive amount, up to $12,000)
See our program guide for a complete list of requirements.
Designing and constructing a new commercial building? Learn how energy modelling can help you optimize your savings.
BONUS INCENTIVES FOR GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP UPGRADES
For a limited time, we’re offering a 25% bonus on the performance incentive for multi-unit residential buildings that install a ground source heat pump as the primary heating system. The bonus applies to projects enrolled by March 31, 2026. See our program guide for further details.
We may be able to provide financial support through our Innovation Fund toward a feasibility study to investigate if a ground source heat pump is suitable for your project.
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.
Once accepted, we’ll send a confirmation email and outline your next steps.
SUBMIT YOUR DELIVERABLES
Submit program deliverables throughout the design and construction of your new building.
We have templates available for most deliverables. For full program requirements and details, refer to the program guide. Once we have all your deliverables, we’ll provide feedback and follow up with questions or comments if applicable.
WE REVIEW ALL SUBMITTED DELIVERABLES
Once we have all your deliverables, we’ll provide feedback and follow up questions/comments if applicable.
GET YOUR INCENTIVE
Once approved, we’ll pay your incentives and complete your application.
Learn about our partnership with Raven Outcomes, aimed at advancing energy efficiency and creating meaningful job opportunities in First Nations communities.
If you’re looking to make your industrial, commercial, or agricultural facility more energy efficient, we’re here to help. Our Custom Energy Solutions Program provides performance-based incentives when you make upgrades to your facility that save electricity and/or natural gas. We can help you optimize your energy needs, lower your operating costs, improve your productivity, and reduce your environmental impact.
New, higher incentives for electric projects
As of April 1, 2025, the incentive for new projects that save electricity will be increasing from $0.15 to $0.25/kWh*.
INCENTIVES*
Electricity $0.25/kWh
Natural gas $0.30/m³
*Performance-based financial incentives are calculated based on annual energy saved.
We have the expertise to help you investigate and identify energy-saving opportunities as well as financial incentives to help you implement your project. This program is ideal for processing facilities that rely on end-use technologies such as:
Compressed air
Pumps, fans, and blowers
Refrigeration
Variable speed drives
Steam and water boiler systems
Ventilation
Waste heat recovery
Other process equipment
Performance-based incentives
We offer financial incentives and technical support through our Custom Energy Solutions Program. We take a systems approach to optimizing your energy needs.
Performance-based financial incentives of $0.25/kWh* and $0.30 m3 of annual energy saved are available. The more energy you save, the higher the incentive.
Financial incentives are available up to 50% of the incremental cost or the amount required to achieve a one-year payback.
All projects that save energy or natural gas will be considered. Projects must focus on end-use systems such as compressed air, pumps and fans, industrial refrigeration, process heating, and plant-wide energy management.
Energy efficiency projects must result in lower energy consumption and improved system performance.
Energy efficiency projects for renovations, new facilities, and expansions are eligible to participate.
*The increased $0.25/kWh incentive is applicable to new project applications submitted to us for pre-approval on or after April 1, 2025.
Get in touch with us and describe the energy-saving project you have in mind. We’ll review it and our technical staff will give you feedback on your eligibility. If you aren’t sure where to start, we have services that can help you identify potential energy-saving projects.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We’ll work with you to complete an incentive application through our Custom Energy Solutions Program which includes estimated energy savings and incentive amounts.
GET STARTED
Once your application has been approved, the work can begin! Proceed with the purchase and implementation of your project.The project must be completed within 12 months from the time we approve your application.
SUBMIT YOUR PAPERWORK FOR PAYMENT
Let us know when your project is complete, and we’ll work with you to verify your energy savings.Once your savings have been verified, we’ll send you your incentive along with yourProject Verification Report.
Lower your energy bills and make your home more comfortable by getting free and subsidized energy efficiency upgrades. This program is designed to help Red River Métis homeowners and renters save on their energy bills by providing affordable energy efficiency upgrades for their home. If you’re renting a home, we can work with your landlord to have energy efficiency upgrades completed in the house you’re living in.
Our team of dedicated professionals takes care of everything and manages the entire process. We identify eligible improvements, connect you with registered contractors, and take care of the payment, helping you save even more.
You’re a homeowner or tenant in a single or semi-detached home.
You live in the home year-round.
You: • have been approved or participated in the Manitoba Métis Federation’s Home Enhancement Loan Program (HELP); or • have been approved or participated in the Manitoba Métis Federation’s First Time Home Purchase Program (FTHPP); or • have a total household income before deductions that meets or falls within the income thresholds listed below.
Get a free in-home assessment to find ways to save energy.
Free Insulation
Free insulation retrofits and installation are available for eligible attics, walls, and basements identified during your home energy assessment.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
FREE NATURAL GAS FURNACE UPGRADE
Upgrade to a high-efficiency natural gas furnace from an existing standard- or mid-efficiency furnace for free.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
Natural Gas Boiler Upgrade
Get a $5,000 rebate when upgrading from a standard-efficiency boiler to a high-efficiency boiler.
ELECTRIC AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP RETROFIT
Get an air source heat pump for only $30 per month for 10 years when retrofitting a home with an electric furnace, baseboard heaters, or electric boiler.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
Ground source heat pump upgrade
Get a ground source heat pump for only $50 per month for 10 years when retrofitting a home with an electric furnace, baseboard heaters, or electric boiler.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
Free smart thermostat
Get a free ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat.
Free Energy-Saving Devices
Get free LED bulbs, energy-efficient showerheads and aerators, air-sealing products, and other energy saving items.
Get in touch with us or the MMF’s Energy Efficiency Advocate Keith Kowall at keith.kowall@mmf.mb.ca or 431-668-3454 to apply.You’re required to provide income verification documents unless you’veparticipated in HELP or the FTHPP. Once approved, we’ll set up a free home energy assessment to identify all the eligible upgrades in your home to help you save energy.
RECEIVE YOUR UPGRADES
Start saving immediately with free installation of energy-saving devices and get your home heating system and insulation levels assessed for potential upgrades. If your home qualifies for a heating system upgrade or an insulation upgrade, our team of professionals will help coordinate everything and connect you with our registered contractors to complete the recommended energy efficiency upgrades.
START SAVING
All registered contractors are set up to invoice us directly, so you don’t have to worry about any upfront costs. The cost of our furnace and insulation upgrades are entirely covered through the offer and our partnership with MMF. Now it’s time to enjoy lower energy bills and a more comfortable home.
Offering energy efficiency programs to Manitobans is what we do best, and partnerships play a big role in our work to help Manitobans save energy. These partnerships help us reach all Manitobans for their energy-savings needs.
Your home may not have enough insulation, especially if it was built before 1999. Adding insulation to your home will help reduce your energy bills and improve the comfort of your living space. We provide rebates for qualifying attics, walls, and foundation walls.
Steps to Participate
QUALIFY
Find out if your home and project are eligible. Then, apply through a registered contractor or retailer who will start the application approval process for you. Be sure to receive approval before purchasing materials or starting any work including removing drywall, stucco, or original insulation. Your home may be selected for a pre-verification inspection to check original R-values and square footage measurements before your application is approved. Check outouronline supplier directory to find a registered contractor or retailer in your area.
INSULATE
Once your application is approved, purchase and install your insulation. Your materials must be purchased from the registered contractor or retailer listed on your application form. You have 12 months to install the insulation from the date your application was approved.
GET A REBATE
After your insulation is fully installed and paid for, your supplier will initiate the completion process, or you can contact us for next steps. We’ll calculate your rebate based on your verified R-values, square footage, and invoices. Be sure to keep a copy of your receipts and invoices. Your rebate cheque will be mailed out to the address you provide on your completion declaration.A post-verification inspection may be required to finalize your rebate.
DO YOU QUALIFY?
You’re the homeowner with an active Manitoba Hydro account.
The home is your primary residence or the primary residence of your tenant and is occupied year-round.
The home hasn’t previously received a rebate for the area you’re applying for.
The home is a detached, semi-detached, or a mobile/modular home on a permanent foundation with a permanent water supply.
PROJECTS THAT AREN’T ELIGIBLE
Garages, three-season sunrooms, porches, or verandas
Seasonal homes or cottages
Apartments, vacation rentals, or outbuildings
Projects that are in progress, already complete, or those converting unheated spaces to heated spaces
Projects that are in progress or are already complete
Mobile home skirting or floor insulation
If your project involves replacing original insulation, only the R-value added above your original level of insulation will be eligible for a rebate.
INSULATION REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for a rebate, projects must be a minimum of 100 square feet per area and meet the original and final R-value requirements. Rebates are calculated based on the formulas outlined in the following table. However, rebates for each insulated area won’t exceed the insulation material cost (including taxes) needed to meet the program’s final R-value requirements.
Rebates won’t apply to insulation added above the final R-value requirement.
Insulation materials must be new, purchased in Canada, and have thermal properties (verified R-value) in accordance with current recognized Canadian standards prepared by the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC). Rebates are calculated based on the R-values from the CCMC reports. Reports by other third-party agencies must be approved by Efficiency Manitoba for a product to be determined as eligible. All insulation materials which include blowing agents must be evaluated based on Long Term Thermal Resistance (LTTR) to be eligible.
SUPPLIER BONUS
We’re offering a $100 supplier bonus to registered suppliers for every* eligible Home Insulation Rebate application they complete on behalf of a customer.
*Only one supplier bonus will be paid per project address.
If you’re interested in financing your insulation project, 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.
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. Be sure to apply for financing before you start any work, including purchasing products.
