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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. 

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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 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
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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.
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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.

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

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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.

Bioenergy

Bioenergy

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

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

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

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

STEPS TO PARTICIPATE

  1. COMPLETE THE PROJECT QUESTIONNAIRE

    Help us determine eligibility by completing this questionnaire. You’ll be asked to provide details about your operations and the proposed project.

  2. DISCUSS NEXT STEPS

    We’ll review your questionnaire and work with you to determine next steps.

    • If your project is expected to realize electricity or natural gas savings and you’ve identified the type, availability, cost of your biomass, and the equipment needed, you may qualify for a study incentive. If so, we’ll ask you to submit a feasibility study proposal that will examine the project economics and the expected energy and utility bill savings.

    • If you’ve already quantified the project economics, including energy savings, and no further studies are needed, you may qualify for an incentive. Based on the energy savings your bioenergy system is expected to produce, we’ll work with you to help you move through the incentive application process.

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Windows and Doors Rebate

Windows and Doors Rebate

REBATES ON ELIGIBLE WINDOWS AND DOORS FOR YOUR HOME

Get a $100 rebate on each ENERGY STAR® certified triple pane window and door you install in your home. Check to see if you qualify and apply within 90 days of product install and payment in full.

$100 rebate

ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED

WINDOWS WITH AT LEAST TRIPLE PANE GLASS

$100 rebate

ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED

ENTRY DOORS

DOORS WITH GLASS MUST BE AT LEAST TRIPLE PANE

$100 REBATE

ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED

SLIDING GLASS DOORS WITH AT LEAST TRIPLE PANE GLASS

DO YOU QUALIFY?

  • Your windows and doors must be ENERGY STAR certified and have at least triple pane glass (entry doors with no glass must be ENERGY STAR certified).

    Note: we require an NRCan reference number for each window and door on your application. This number verifies the required ENERGY STAR criteria and is in the format of NR####-######-ES#. Ask your supplier to include the number(s) on your invoice.
  • Your application and invoice is received within 90 days of product install and payment in full.
  • Your products are being installed in your or your tenant’s primary residence (commercial and seasonal properties aren’t eligible).
  • Windows and doors must replace existing windows and doors between an unheated space (e.g. outdoors) and a heated space.
  • Rebates are based on the number of qualifying rough openings in which windows or doors were replaced. Each rough opening is counted as one window or door. For example, a bay window, which may be made up of several window sections, is counted as one qualifying rough opening.

PROJECTS THAT AREN’T ELIGIBLE

  • Garages, three-season sunrooms, porches, or verandas
  • Seasonal homes or cottages
  • Apartments, vacation rentals, and outbuildings – apartment buildings may be eligible for window and door rebates through our Building Envelope Program
  • Windows or doors installed in new openings (i.e. not replacing existing windows and/or doors)
  • Glass inserts that aren’t full frame and don’t have an NRCan reference number.

For a complete list of eligibility criteria, read the terms and conditions.

STEPS TO PARTICIPATE

  1. CHECK TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY

    Read the eligibility information to see if you qualify for a rebate.
    You may qualify for a $300 rebate through one of our income-based or Indigenous offers. Check if you’re eligible through our Energy Efficiency Assistance Program, Métis Energy Efficiency Offers, or First Nation Energy Efficiency Program.

  2. BUY & INSTALL ELIGIBLE PRODUCTS

    Rebates are available for eligible ENERGY STAR certified windows and doors with triple pane glass (where applicable), that are new and purchased in Canada from a supplier, contractor, or retailer. Make sure you install your products before applying for a rebate. Keep the ENERGY STAR stickers on your products until you’ve received your rebate as we may ask for photos to verify product information.

  3. APPLY FOR YOUR REBATE

    Fill out our online application form and attach your supporting invoice to apply for your rebate. Make sure you apply within 90 days of product install and payment in full. You can also contact us for a paper application.

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RESOURCES

Looking for more information? Check out these resources to learn more about windows and doors.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE WINDOWS & DOORS

HIGH-PERFORMANCE WINDOWS & DOORS

Everything you need to know about the benefits of high-performance windows and doors and what to look for when upgrading.
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EVEN MORE HELP IS AVAILABLE

If you’re interested in financing your windows and doors, 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.

Deep Energy Retrofit

COMMERCIAL DEEP ENERGY RETROFIT PROGRAM

INCENTIVES FOR MAJOR RENOVATION PROJECTS

We offer incentives to help you undertake major energy efficiency renovations to your commercial building, helping you save energy, money, and the environment.

Incentives are available for major renovation projects that will reduce your site energy use by 20% or more from the pre-renovation baseline energy use. You can:

  • save energy;
  • reduce your operating costs;
  • improve your building’s comfort and reliability;
  • increase your property value and occupancy rates; and
  • reduce your environmental impact.

UP TO $12,000 FOR ENERGY MODELLING

Optimize your energy efficiency renovation with energy modelling. Energy modelling can help identify and evaluate energy-efficient opportunities by simulating how each system and measure will interact. 

RECEIVE $2.25 TO $6.00 PER SQUARE FOOT FOR ACHIEVED ENERGY SAVINGS

Reduce your site’s energy use by 20% or more from the baseline energy use and receive an incentive of $2.25 to $6.00 per square foot. Your incentive amount is determined by measuring the final as-built energy model energy consumption against the pre-renovation baseline. The total incentive per square foot for the achieved energy saving reductions is calculated as follows:  

REDUCED ANNUAL BUILDING ENERGY CONSUMPTIONPERFORMANCE INCENTIVE FACTOR ($/SQUARE FOOT)
20%$2.25
25%$2.75
30%$3.25
35%$3.75
40%$4.50
45%$5.25
50%$6.00

BONUS INCENTIVES FOR GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP UPGRADES 

For a limited time, we’re doubling incentives by offering a 100% bonus on the performance incentive for all multi-unit residential buildings that install a ground source heat pump upgrade as the primary heating system in their existing setup. The bonus applies to all projects enrolled by March 31, 2027. 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.   

This enhanced offer is an initiative of the Affordable Home Energy Program. 

DOES YOUR PROJECT QUALIFY?

  • Your building is commercial, multi-unit residential, industrial, or agricultural in nature and located in Manitoba.
  • Your building has moderate to high energy consumption and has the potential to reduce its energy usage by 20% or more, having the means to undertake a large renovation project. 
  • You’re prepared to undertake a major renovation to significantly reduce your building’s annual energy consumption in all conditioned or semi-conditioned year-round occupied spaces with a headroom height of 7.5 feet or greater.
  • Your project includes a minimum of two significant energy-saving measures from at least two core categories, as outlined in the program guide, where no single measure within a core category contributes to more than 75% of the overall anticipated energy savings for the project. 
  • Your renovation project hasn’t yet started on-site work prior to us approving your application. 
  • Your building is being heated primarily by electricity or natural gas, and you’re not planning on transitioning from electricity to natural gas.

Check out our Commercial Deep Energy Retrofit program guide for more details.

Steps to Participate

  1. APPLY

    Complete your Commercial Deep Energy Retrofit Program application form and send it to us by email. Applications can be submitted by the building owner or by a consultant or contractor on behalf of the building owner. After our team has reviewed your application, we may contact you to schedule a meeting to further discuss your project details. Once approved, we’ll send you an email outlining the next steps. 

  2. SUBMIT YOUR DELIVERABLES

    Once your project is approved, ask your preferred energy modeller (who’s registered with Efficiency Manitoba) to complete and send us your Phase 1 deliverables as outlined in the program guide. We’ll review your documents and follow up with questions or comments if necessary.

  3. GET YOUR INCENTIVE

    As your team continues to work through the phases of the program and submits the necessary deliverables for each phase, we’ll continue to provide regular feedback. We’ll pay out your incentives upon the completion of each phase. 

Business Lighting Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Business Lighting Program

Here are some answers to common questions about our Business Lighting Program:

Online Application Form

How do I access the online application form?

You can find our online application form at efficiencyMB.ca/lightingapply.

What’s myEM?

myEM is the name of our online application system. This is where you can access your Efficiency Manitoba applications.

Who needs a myEM account?

Anyone who submits an application, either as a building owner or as a registered supplier on behalf of a building owner, needs a myEM account.

I’m a registered supplier submitting an application for my customer. Do they need a myEM account?

Since you’re submitting the application on their behalf, only you need a myEM account. Your customer may choose to create one as well, but it’s not required. To sign the application, the customer will be sent a link that does not require a login.

When I try to create a myEM account, it says that an account already exists with my email address, but I haven’t previously signed up for an account. What do I do?

If you get that error message, it means you have an active application in our system and we’ve already started your account. Follow the “forgot your password” instructions to reset your password and gain access to your account.

Will I see my existing approved applications, submitted previously as PDFs, in myEM?

Yes! Our account records are tied to your email address, so any active applications will appear on your myEM account. If you think an application is missing from your account, send us an email.

I have an approved application that I previously submitted as a PDF. How do I complete this project using myEM?

Once you log into myEM, you can view your active applications on your dashboard. Open the application and follow the instructions to upload your completion documents.

How do I know you received my online application?

You’ll receive emails with status updates at every step of the application process. You can also log into myEM and view your application status on your dashboard.

What does the application status mean in myEM?

Please see the application status legend.

How do I make a change to my project after I submit my online application?

You can view and edit your project details on your myEM dashboard.

I’m experiencing issues trying to submit my application in myEM; who can I talk to?

Please send us an email or call us at 204-944-8181 (toll free at 1-844-944-8181). We’d be happy to help sort out the issue!

Customer Bonus

What’s the Customer Bonus?

We’re increasing our current incentives by 50% for Business Lighting Program applications completed before March 31, 2027.

When does the Customer Bonus start?

Right now! All projects completed between October 1, 2021 and March 31, 2027 will be eligible for the Customer Bonus.

How’s the Customer Bonus calculated?

Once a project is complete, we’ll take the total project incentive and add 50% to the total.

Who will the Customer Bonus be sent to?

The additional 50% incentive will be added to the application incentive and sent by cheque to the Building Owner (or the designated payee indicated on the Completion Declaration).

Will I still get the Customer Bonus if I have an existing application that was already approved?

Yes! As long as the project is completed, with paperwork submitted, by March 31, 2027, you’ll be eligible for the Customer Bonus.

I just completed a project. Can I still get the Customer Bonus?

Unfortunately, we can’t provide Customer Bonuses for projects that have already been paid.

My project is expired (approved more than a year ago). Can I still get the Customer Bonus?

Yes! As long as you can provide the completion documents for your project before March 31, 2027, you’ll be eligible for the Customer Bonus.

Supplier Bonus

What’s the Supplier Bonus?

We’re giving a $100 bonus to registered suppliers for every BLP application they complete, on behalf of a customer, before March 31, 2027.

When does the Supplier Bonus start?

Right now! All projects completed between October 1, 2021 and March 31, 2027 will be eligible for the Supplier Bonus.

Who will the Supplier Bonus be sent to?

The Supplier Bonus cheque will be sent to the individual (not the company) who submitted the application.

Will I still get the Supplier Bonus if I have an existing application that was already approved?

Yes! As long as the project is completed, with paperwork submitted, by March 31, 2027, you’ll be eligible for the Supplier Bonus.

I just completed a project. Can I still get the Supplier Bonus?

Unfortunately, we can’t provide Supplier Bonuses for projects that have already been paid.

Can I receive multiple Supplier Bonuses?

Yes! However, only one Supplier Bonus will be paid per project. If there are multiple project applications for one address, the Supplier Bonus eligibility will be reviewed by Efficiency Manitoba.

Will a customer get the Supplier Bonus if they submit the application themselves?

No, the Supplier Bonus is only available to registered suppliers who submit an application on behalf of a building owner.

What if I’m not a registered supplier?

If you aren’t a registered Efficiency Manitoba supplier, it’s not too late! As long as you submit a supplier registration form before the project is complete, you’ll still receive your Supplier Bonus.

What if a different supplier started the application, but I’m completing it?

By default, we send the cheque to the registered supplier who submitted the application. If the contact name or address of the registered supplier has changed since the application was first submitted, please provide us with updated mailing information by sending us an email or adding a note to your myEM account.

What if multiple suppliers worked on one project?

By default, we send the cheque to the registered supplier who submitted the application. If the Supplier Bonus should go elsewhere or you’d like to split it, let us know and we can work something out.

Innovation fund

Innovation fund

SUPPORTING NEW & INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN MANITOBA

The Innovation Fund supports organizations that 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, peak demand, 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 that’s ready for field testing or demonstration

MARKET CAPACITY STREAM

  • Intended to reduce market barriers and improve understanding of energy-efficient technologies

As an initiative of the Affordable Home Energy Program, the Innovation Fund also provides financial support towards feasibility studies for investigating ground source heat pumps in multi-unit residential buildings and district energy systems. Send us an email to discuss your project.  

DO YOU QUALIFY?

  • Your technology or strategy reduces the use of electricity or natural gas in Manitoba and you have a plan to measure and verify the results.
  • Your energy-efficient technology or strategy is replicable to numerous customers in Manitoba.
  • Your organization has a physical presence or is registered as a legal entity within Manitoba, or is a third-party partner outside of Manitoba demonstrating the project in Manitoba.
  • The project incorporates aspects of innovation, including efficiency, cost effectiveness, and commercial acceptability of the new energy-efficient solution.
  • The project advances a technology or solution in the residential, Indigenous, commercial, industrial, or agricultural market.
  • Technology demonstration projects must have a secured location for demonstration.

If your project doesn’t qualify for the Innovation Fund, you may be eligible for one of our other offers. Check our full suite of commercial offers to learn more.

STEPS TO PARTICIPATE

  1. 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.

  2. SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

    Once you’ve reviewed the program guide, submit an Expression of Interest, 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. 

  3. SUBMIT A DETAILED APPLICATION

    If your Expression of Interest shows that your project is suitable for the Innovation Fund, you’ll be invited to submit a detailed application. Our team will review your application based on several criteria including energy impact, market potential, and degree of innovation. 

  4. SIGN THE CONTRACT & START THE PROJECT

    If your application is successful, we’ll work together on a funding agreement. You can start work on your project once the contract is signed.

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

If you have any questions about the Innovation Fund, send us an email.

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Custom Energy Solutions Program

If you are looking to make your industrial, commercial, or agricultural facility more energy efficient, we are here to help….

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New Buildings Program

Incentives for the design and construction of new, energy-efficient commercial buildings and additions.

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Commercial Deep Energy Retrofit Program

We offer incentives to help you undertake major energy efficiency renovations to your commercial building, helping you save energy, money,…

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.

Check out our program guide for more information.

Funding

We provide $40,000 towards an energy efficiency advocate’s salary per year for two years.

Technical Support

We provide communities with direct and frequent access to our staff and technical experts, who will help train the energy efficiency advocate. 

Energy & Bill Savings

Increased community participation in energy efficiency programs will lead to energy and bill savings.

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STEPS TO PARTICIPATE

  1. APPLY FOR FUNDING

    Complete our funding application and send it to us via email. We’re here to support you. Contact us with any questions or assistance you may need in completing your application.

  2. GET APPROVED

    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.

  3. HIRE AN ADVOCATE

    Selected communities will be responsible for hiring an Energy Advocate within one month of funding approval.

  4. 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.

  5. START SAVING

    The community will participate in programs that will help residents enjoy lower energy bills.

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Does your community qualify?

  • Your community is a recognized First Nation in Manitoba.
  • Your community has demonstrated commitment to energy efficiency and/or sustainability initiatives.

Building Commissioning

Building Commissioning

Enhanced Building Operations

Thanks for your interest in the Enhanced Building Operations Program. This offer ended on March 31, 2024. If you have…

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