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.
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.
For projects completed before March 31, 2027, we’re increasing our current incentives by 25% for buildings heated with electricity and by 10% for buildings heated with natural gas.
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, 2027.
Save on the cost of insulation materials for roof and wall upgrades
Incentives for high-performance window system upgrades
Incentives for upgrading exterior sliding glass doors and swinging doors.
We offer financial support for the design and installation of high performance systems
Find out if your project is eligible. We offer free technical support during this process. A registered Efficiency Manitoba contractor or consultant can assist with the planning and scope of your project. Please contact us if you have questions about eligibility. One of our representatives may conduct an on-site verification to confirm project details and/or equipment specifications.
Applications can be submitted by the building owner or the registered supplier on behalf of the building owner. View our program guide for the full application checklist and then apply online. You can also contact us to request a paper application.
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.
After your project is complete, email or mail your completion documents to us. Once we’ve received your documents, we’ll finalize 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 and frequently asked questions.
Save on insulation upgrades with our Home Insulation Rebate or get rebates on select ENERGY STAR® certified windows and doors for your home.
Unlock potential savings with enhanced insulation rebates through our Small Business Program. Check our eligibility requirements to see if you qualify.
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.
This enhanced offer is an initiative of the Affordable Home Energy Program.
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.
Don’t qualify for the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program? You may be interested in our other energy efficiency offers for your home.
| Number of people | Total income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $46,264 |
| 2 people | $57,595 |
| 3 people | $70,806 |
| 4 people | $85,968 |
| 5 people | $97,504 |
| 6 people | $109,967 |
| 7 or more people | $122,432 |
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.
First Nation band members will need to provide us with a copy of their status card or a letter from your community.
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 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.
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.
Get a $5,000 rebate when upgrading from a standard-efficiency boiler to a high-efficiency boiler.
Get a free air source heat pump when retrofitting a qualifying home with an electric furnace, baseboard heaters, or electric boiler.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
Get a free ground source heat pump when retrofitting a qualifying home with an electric furnace, baseboard heaters, or electric boiler.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
Get a $300 rebate on each ENERGY STAR® certified triple pane window and door you install in your home.
Get a free ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat.
Get free LED bulbs, energy-efficient showerheads and aerators, air-sealing products, and other energy saving items.
Get a free in-home assessment to find ways to save energy.
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.
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.
Get a $5,000 rebate when upgrading from a standard-efficiency boiler to a high-efficiency boiler.
Get a free air source heat pump when retrofitting a qualifying home with an electric furnace, baseboard heaters, or electric boiler.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
Get a free ground source heat pump when retrofitting a qualifying home with an electric furnace, baseboard heaters, or electric boiler.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
Get a $300 rebate on each ENERGY STAR® certified triple pane window and door you install in your home.
Get a free ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat.
Get free LED bulbs, energy-efficient showerheads and aerators, air-sealing products, and other energy saving items.
Fill out an eligibility application, submit it online or by mail, and provide your income verification documents for all household residents 18 years of age or older. Learn how to submit these documents.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 $11.20 per square foot plus another $12,000 toward energy modelling.
See our Energy Modelling Assistance info sheet for details.
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.
For a limited time, we’re doubling incentives by offering a 100% 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, 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.
*If you’re constructing a residential building that’s no more than three storeys, has a footprint of 600 square metres or less, and isn’t required to comply with NECB 2020, learn how our New Homes Program can help.
Energy Modelling Assistance Incentive | Performance Path
Complete your Energy Modelling Assistance Incentive application form and send it to us by email.
Once accepted, we’ll send you a confirmation email and outline your next steps.
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.
Once we receive all your documents, we’ll review the modelling report and provide incentives for approved projects.
Complete your Performance Path application form and send it to us by email.
Once accepted, we’ll send a confirmation email and outline your next steps.
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.
Once we have all your deliverables, we’ll provide feedback and follow up questions/comments if applicable.
Once approved, we’ll pay your incentives and complete your application.
To order program materials, please fill out and submit the form below. All requests will be processed and mailed within five business days.
Delivery time varies by location.
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.
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:
We offer financial incentives and technical support through our Custom Energy Solutions Program. We take a systems approach to optimizing your energy needs.
*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.
We’ll work with you to complete an incentive application through our Custom Energy Solutions Program which includes estimated energy savings and incentive amounts.
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.
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 your Project 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.
We’re partnering with the Manitoba Métis Federation to help raise awareness of these offers.
This enhanced offer is an initiative of the Affordable Home Energy Program.
| Number of people | Total income |
|---|---|
| 1 to 5 people | $97,504 |
| 6 people | $109,967 |
| 7 or more people | $122,432 |
Get a free in-home assessment to find ways to save energy.
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.
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.
Get a $5,000 rebate when upgrading from a standard-efficiency boiler to a high-efficiency boiler.
Get a free air source heat pump when retrofitting a qualifying home with an electric furnace, baseboard heaters, or electric boiler.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
Get a free ground source heat pump when retrofitting a qualifying home with an electric furnace, baseboard heaters, or electric boiler.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
Get a $300 rebate on each ENERGY STAR® certified triple pane window and door you install in your home.
Get a free ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat.
Get free LED bulbs, energy-efficient showerheads and aerators, air-sealing products, and other energy saving items.
Get a free in-home assessment to find ways to save energy.
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.
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.
Get a $5,000 rebate when upgrading from a standard-efficiency boiler to a high-efficiency boiler.
Get a free air source heat pump when retrofitting a qualifying home with an electric furnace, baseboard heaters, or electric boiler.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
Get a free ground source heat pump when retrofitting a qualifying home with an electric furnace, baseboard heaters, or electric boiler.
Must be installed by a registered program contractor.
Get a $300 rebate on each ENERGY STAR® certified triple pane window and door you install in your home.
Get a free ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat.
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 Tanner Barlow at MEEO@mmf.mb.ca or 431-668-3454 to apply. You’re required to provide income verification documents unless you’ve participated 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.
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.
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.
Your home may not have enough insulation, especially if it was built before 1999. Adding insulation and comprehensive air sealing to your home will help reduce your energy bills and improve the comfort of your living space.
We provide rebates for qualifying insulation upgrades to attics, walls, and foundation walls — and we’re now offering a new air sealing bonus to reward you for taking this important step to get the best results from your insulation upgrade project.
Get up to $1,000 added to your insulation rebate when you perform comprehensive air sealing as part of your insulation project. To receive this bonus, you must complete a pre-retrofit and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation to measure the improvement of your home’s air leakage rate.
Sealing your home to reduce air leakage is often the most cost-effective way to save money on your energy bill. It can also improve your indoor air quality and help prevent moisture problems.
Find out if your home and project are eligible.
You may qualify for free insulation upgrades 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 Nations Energy Efficiency Program.
a. Determine the scope of your project. A pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation can help you understand where your home might need more insulation and is a required first step to receive our new air sealing bonus.
b. Select a registered contractor or retailer. Check out our online supplier directory.
c. Your supplier will start the application process for you.
Be sure to receive approval before purchasing materials or starting any work including removing drywall, stucco, or original insulation. Even if you’ve had an EnerGuide evaluation, your home may be selected for a pre-verification inspection to check original R-values and square footage measurements before your application is approved.
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.
If you’re participating in our air sealing bonus, complete your comprehensive air sealing project before installing your insulation upgrade.
After your insulation is fully installed and paid for, your supplier will initiate the completion process, or you can contact us for next steps. Be sure to keep a copy of your receipts and invoices. If you’re participating in our air sealing bonus, you’ll be required to submit copies of your pre-retrofit and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation reports. We’ll calculate your insulation rebate based on your verified R-values, square footage, and invoices. Your air sealing bonus will be based on the level of improvement in your home’s air leakage rate, which is tested during your EnerGuide evaluations. 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.
If your project involves replacing original insulation, only the R-value added above your original level of insulation will be eligible for a rebate.
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.
| INSULATION AREA | ORIGINAL R-VALUE REQUIREMENT | FINAL R-VALUE REQUIREMENT | REBATE AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attic (open) | R-34 or less | R-50 to R-60 | $0.03 x R-value added x square feet |
| Cathedral, sloped, or flat roof | R-30 or less | R-28 to R-60 | $0.03 x R-value added x square feet |
| Attic kneewall | R-12 or less | R-24 | $0.03 x R-value added x square feet |
| Wall cavities (between studs) | R-12 or less | R-12 to R-24 | $0.06 x R-value added x square feet |
| Wall exterior (when re-siding) | R-0 | R-3.75 to R-15 | $0.15 x R-value added x square feet |
| Foundation walls | R-12 or less | R-22 to R-24 | $0.06 x R-value added x square feet |
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). Reports by other third-party agencies (e.g. ULC) must be approved by Efficiency Manitoba for a product to be determined as eligible. All insulation materials which include blowing agents (e.g. spray polyurethane foam, extruded polystyrene, polyisocyanurate) must be evaluated based on Long Term Thermal Resistance (LTTR) values that are tested in accordance with CAN/ULC-S770 “Standard Test Method For Determination of Long-Term Thermal Resistance of Closed-Cell Thermal Insulating Foams” to be eligible. Rebates will be calculated using the applicable thermal resistance or LTTR values as published in the CCMC reports. Declared, derived, assumed, or marketing material from manufacturers will not be accepted as verified values.
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.
See our frequently asked questions for more information.
Looking for more information? Check out these resources to learn more about home insulation.
If you’re a renter or a homeowner on a limited income, you may be eligible for the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program or Métis Energy Efficiency Offers. These programs offer additional free and subsidized energy efficiency upgrades for qualifying households.
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.
Incentives on insulation upgrades are available through our Building Envelope Program and our Small Business Program.
The New Homes Program offers builders more than just a rebate, with:
Our New Homes Program has been designed to align with the published building code wherever possible. We use the same language, measurements, and classifications to ensure consistency between the building code and our program requirements, making it easier for builders to participate in our program and prepare for the future adoption of higher energy performance tiers.
Your rebate is based on two factors:
| % IMPROVEMENT1 | PERFORMANCE REBATE2 | ENERGY MODELLING REBATE3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corresponding energy tier | >300 m³ conditioned space | ≤300 m³ conditioned space | ||
| Tier 3 | 25% | 15% | $2,000 | Up to $350 |
| 30% | 20% | $2,500 | ||
| 35% | 25% | $3,000 | ||
| Tier 4 | 40% | 30% | $4,000 | Up to $500 |
| 50% | 40% | $5,000 | ||
| 60% | 50% | $6,000 | ||
| Tier 5 | 70% | 60% | $8,000 | Up to $750 |
| 80% | 70% | $10,000 | ||
| 90% | 80% | $12,000 | ||
| NET ZERO ENERGY | 100% | 90% | $15,000 | |
You can download the digital version here.
If you’re constructing a residential building that exceeds three storeys or 600 square meters, learn how our New Buildings Program can help.
Hire an energy advisor to estimate the efficiency of your project. Your home’s estimated energy improvement over the minimum energy code must be 25% or more in order to qualify for rebates. We pay a rebate toward the cost of energy modelling for each qualifying dwelling unit.
You must use an energy advisor employed by one of our approved EnerGuide Service Organizations.
Apply online with the Estimated Performance Summary provided by your energy advisor. Get approval from us, then build your energy-efficient new home!
When your home is complete, we’ll conduct a free in-home evaluation which includes airtightness testing. You’ll receive your rebate and official certification shortly after our visit.
Homes that are Certified Energy Efficient through the New Homes Program are automatically eligible for a 25% mortgage insurance premium refund from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Sagen and Canada Guaranty.
Your customers have 24 months from the closing date of their mortgage to apply. Customers can visit Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Sagen or Canada Guaranty for more information.
Select and hire an energy advisor from one of the approved EnerGuide Service Organizations to carry out energy modelling for your project. The energy advisor will produce an official Estimated Performance Summary document you’ll use to apply to the New Homes Program.
*To qualify for rebates, complete all energy modelling and apply to the New Homes Program before construction gets underway.
Builders who commit to meeting minimum Certified Energy Efficient standards on all their new homes can apply for status as an Efficiency Manitoba Preferred Builder.
The following organizations are registered as Preferred Builders with our New Homes Program:
For more information on becoming a Preferred Builder, contact us.
Builders who have successfully built at least three Certified Energy Efficient new homes can apply for status as an Efficiency Manitoba Participating Builder.
The following organizations are registered as Participating Builders with our New Homes Program:
Variable flow pump and fan systems can improve your HVAC system’s efficiency by adjusting motor speeds to match the required process demand.
Check out our program guide for more information.
Your contractor will evaluate your facility and help you decide which variable flow pump and fan is best for your application. Apply through your contractor before the equipment is purchased or installed. Log in to myEM to apply.
Once you receive approval through your contractor, the project can begin!
Once your equipment is installed in compliance with Canadian Electrical Code requirements and passes final inspections, submit your itemized invoices through myEM. We’ll review your application and send you your rebate.
