Industrial, commercial and agricultural facility assessments that show you how to save energy (and money!)
An Energy Efficiency Assessment is the easiest business decision you’ll ever make. If your facility is heavily involved in processing and uses over 500,000 kWh of electric energy per year, you could benefit from this service that costs nothing and can save you a lot!
Understand & Improve Your Energy Usage
By completing an
assessment, together we’ll clearly outline how to improve your business’s
energy efficiency while reducing monthly bills. We will identify the programs
and incentives that are available to you and provide most value for your
business.
Analyze your current energy consumption
patterns
Walk-through your site and identify major
energy inefficiencies
Breakdown your current energy usage
Identify energy
savings and any relevant incentives that are available to you
Complete the online Energy Efficiency Assessment questionnaire so we can learn more about your facility.
PLAN SITE VISIT
We’ll review your questionnaire, and reach out to you with questions we have. If your facility qualifies, we’ll plan an in-person site visit and assessment.
REAP THE BENEFITS
After the site visit, we’ll guide you towards the programs and incentives we think are the best fits for your facility. We’ll give you all the information you need to start applying and saving!
If you’re managing the design and construction of your new home, you can apply to our New Homes Program. An energy advisor will work with you to estimate the energy performance of your project and provide recommendations to help you maximize your rebate.
how your rebate is calculated
The size of home you’re building in cubic metres;
Your home’s final energy rating, referred to as the “percent improvement” number. This is calculated by the energy advisor using the EnerGuide Rating System.
% 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
1 Energy advisors are to use the 2020 NBC reference house in HOT2000 V11.13 to determine % improvement estimates. The New Homes program doesn’t assess code compliance for eligibility. 2 Performance rebates are paid per dwelling unit. For example, a duplex will receive two rebates. 3 Energy modelling rebate not to exceed 100% of actual project modelling costs incurred.
While the Spring Parade of Homes is over, you can still visit a Certified Energy Efficient show home. Check out the list or map below to plan your visit and be sure to check the home builder’s website for show home hours.
AVANTI CUSTOM HOMES
3 Fieldstone Crescent — Oak Bluff West
98 Butterfly Way — Sage Creek
10 Killbery Crescent — Taylor Farm
BROADVIEW HOMES
273 Rangeview Way — Bison Run
168 Ruth Crossing — Bison Run
320 Desrosiers Drive — Canterbury Crossing
404 Desrosiers Drive — Canterbury Crossing
6 Ken Butchart Crescent — Devonshire Park
84-100 Grande Pointe Meadows Boulevard — Grande Pointe Meadows
46 Clover Terrace — Meadowlands
17 Woodland Way — Parkview Pointe
3 Broda Drive — Sage Creek
FOXRIDGE HOMES
35 Oasis Bend — Bison Run
1 Fieldstone Crescent — Oak Bluff West
106 Butterfly Way — Sage Creek
6 Killbery Crescent — Taylor Farm
HILTON HOMES
22 Ken Butchart Crescent — Devonshire Park
15 Skylark Lane — Highland Pointe
176 Duck Creek Drive — Highland Pointe
19 Bass Bay — Prairie Pointe
301 Granite Grove — Prairie Pointe
115 Mill Rock Road — Highland Pointe
296 Masters Avenue — River Springs Grove
Kensington Homes
172 Ruth Crossing — Bison Run
328 Desrosiers Drive — Canterbury Crossing
2 Ken Butchart Crescent — Devonshire Park
273 Grande Pointe Meadows Boulevard — Grande Pointe Meadows
50 Clover Terrace — Meadowlands
29 Woodland Way — Parkview Pointe
188 Zimmerman Drive — Ridgewood West
7 Broda Drive — Sage Creek
334 Emberwell Street — Summerlea
MANAK HOMES LTD.
31 Skylark Lane — Highland Pointe
PARADIGM CUSTOM HOMES
4 Bryce Boulevard — Oak Bluff West
RANDALL HOMES
176 Ruth Crossing — Bison Run
109 Mill Rock Road — Highland Pointe
38 Clover Terrace — Meadowlands
33 Woodland Way — Parkview Pointe
285 Granite Grove Road — Prairie Pointe
73 Zimmerman Drive — Ridgewood West
11 Broda Drive — Sage Creek
SIGNATURE HOMES
42 Clover Terrace — Meadowlands
293 Granite Grove Road — Prairie Pointe
105 Mill Rock Road — Highland Pointe
STERLING HOMES
15 Oasis Bend — Bison Run
6 Bryce Boulevard — Oak Bluff West
110 Butterfly Way — Sage Creek
2 Killbery Crescent — Taylor Farm
Steps To Participate
COMPLETE ENERGY MODELLING
Work with 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.
Apply online with the Estimated Performance Summary provided by your energy advisor. Get approval from us, then build your energy-efficient new home!
GET YOUR EVALUATION & REBATE
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.
*To qualify for rebates, complete all energy modelling and apply to the New Homes Program before construction starts on your new home.
Preferred Builders
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:
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:
We offer financial incentives for businesses in the commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors who complete energy-efficient lighting upgrades in their buildings. You can receive incentives for eligible LED lamps, fixtures, backlit signs, and lighting controls. Check out our program guide to learn more.
If you’re interested in completing energy efficiency upgrades, use our savings calculator to estimate your energy savings and how much you’ll save on your energy bills annually.
Do you have a small business? You may qualify for enhanced incentives through our Small Business Program.
Customer & Supplier Bonuses
We recognize initiating and completing energy efficiency projects can be challenging. We want to help make these projects happen and are now offering a NEW 50% Customer Bonus. We hope that this increased bonus will make your project a reality.
CUSTOMER BONUS
We’re increasing our current incentives by 50% for all applications completed before March 31, 2027.
SUPPLIER BONUS
We’re giving a $100 bonus for every* application completed by a supplier on behalf of the customer before March 31, 2027.
*Only 1 Supplier Bonus will be paid per project.
MANITOBA SCHOOLS LIGHTING INITIATIVE
The Manitoba Schools Lighting Initiative is a new limited-time offer aiming to help K–12 schools across the province reduce their energy use, save on their energy bills, and improve their lighting quality. Through this initiative, schools across Manitoba, including urban, rural, northern, and First Nation communities, can apply to receive funding for up to 100% ofeligible LED lighting, lighting controls, and associated labour costs for energy-efficient lighting upgrades.
The first intake phase of the Manitoba Schools Lighting Initiative is now closed. Schools are still welcome to submit an Expression of Interest, which we’ll review and evaluate during a future selection period.
*Offer ending March 31, 2025.Starting April 1, 2025, we’ll no longer be accepting applications for incentives for LED screw-in lamps replacing incandescent, halogen, or CFL lamps. Incentives are still available for applications submitted before the offer end date.
Determine your lighting requirements and log in to myEM to apply. Applications can be submitted by the building owner or by a contractor/vendor on behalf of the building owner. Need help with your application? Watch our how-to apply videos.
GET APPROVAL
We’ll review your application and send your approval by email. After getting approved, you have one year to purchase and install your new lighting. Don’t purchase any materials or start your project until we approve your application.
COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT
Once your new lighting is installed, log into myEM to submit your completion documents.
RECEIVE YOUR INCENTIVE
We’ll review your completion documents and send you your incentive.
We offer two phases of free energy efficient upgrades specifically for First Nation and Métis small businesses so you have the option to pick what’s right for you.
FREE
Phase 1
A-line LED bulbs to help you save instantly on your energy bill.
Faucet aerators and pre-rinse spray valves to help you save instantly on your water and energy bills.
Same day assessment for even more energy efficiency upgrades.
Free tier 2 advanced power strips
FREE
Phase 2
Enhance your space and save even more on your energy bill by upgrading to
LED linear lamps
Specialty LED bulbs
LED exit signs
Smart thermostats
Lighting controls
Pitched roof insulation
We cover 100% of all material and installation costs
Must be a First Nation business, on reserve or off-reserve, where the band or a band member is paying the utility bill at a commercial rate.
OR
Must be a Métis owned business, where the owner is paying the utility bill at a commercial rate. Pre-approval is required and the business must be registered with the Louis Riel Capital Corporation. We will work with the business owner and the Manitoba Metis Federation to determine eligibility.
Connect with us to receive your free energy efficient upgrades and Phase 2 assessment.
WE PLAN
We’ve partnered with two third-party service providers to help plan your energy efficiency upgrades. We work with you and your chosen third-party service provider to create a proposal and an outline that fits your needs. We also work with you to find local labour solutions to assist with your energy efficiency upgrades.
YOU SAVE
Now it’s time to save. Efficiency Manitoba covers 100% of the total cost of your energy efficient upgrades, including materials and installations.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES FOR YOUR REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
If your business relies on refrigeration, you’re no stranger to high monthly bills. We can help you change that. Our equipment upgrade incentives help you reduce energy usage and product spoilage, saving you money each month.
We have over 10 incentives available for energy efficiency upgrades for your display cases and walk-in boxes.
Energy Efficient Upgrades For First Nation Communities
We partner with your community on energy efficiency goals to reduce energy consumption and address bill affordability. Upgrades are free and our First Nation Energy Advisor works with you to create a plan and identify a labour solution that works for the community.
Energy Efficient Upgrades & Direct Installation
FREE insulation upgrades
FREE LEDs
FREE smart thermostats
Enhanced rebates on high-performance windows and doors
FREE low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators
FREE insulated pipe wrap
FREE advanced power strips
First Nation individuals living off-reserve or own your home on reserve may be eligible for the same energy efficiency upgrades through the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program.
If you’re a First Nation community and interested in participating, send us an email.
If you’re a First Nation band member living off-reserve, or own your home on reserve, fill out our application form. We’ll get back to you right away!
MAKE A PLAN
We’ll help you get the most out of this program with a plan that meets the needs and goals of your community. We will work together to plan a visit to your community with our Indigenous Programs Technical Advisor who will assess your homes.
UPGRADE CONVENIENTLY
We cover the costs for insulation, smart thermostats, and other energy-saving devices, ship the materials directly to your community, and provide rebates for your windows and doors. We’ll work with you to have everything installed by community members or the contractor of your choice. We even offer training if you need it! Upgrading all eligible homes can benefit the entire community with lower overall energy bills and more comfortable, energy efficient homes.
The Appliance Recycling Program offers in-home pick-up of your old working fridge and/or freezer, and we’ll give you a $30 rebate for each one you recycle. Not only will you save money on your energy bills, but you’ll feel good knowing your appliance is being recycled responsibly.
APPLIANCES WE ACCEPT
We accept up to three working full-sized fridges and/or freezers per household, and we’ll give you $30 for each qualifying fridge and/or freezer we pick up.
When you recycle an eligible full-sized fridge and/or freezer, we can also take your working dehumidifier, window air conditioner, undersized (bar-sized) fridge, and/or undersized freezer. These appliances aren’t eligible for a rebate, but we’ll take them and recycle them for you for free!
Our trusted service provider, PureSphera Recovery and Recycling will pick up your appliance and make sure it’s recycled in an environmentally-friendly way.
Find out if your appliance qualifies below
DO YOU AND YOUR APPLIANCE QUALIFY?
You’re a homeowner or property manager in Manitoba.
You’re over the age of 18 and own the appliance being recycled.
Your appliance must be located in a residential single-family home, condo, apartment, or cottage that’s heated for the entire heating season (September to May). Shared entrance apartments and condos are required to provide video proof that the appliance is operational and ensure it’s placed outside at the time of pick-up (seasonal properties and businesses don’t qualify).
Your fridge/freezer is at least 20 years old and 10 cubic feet or larger.
Your appliance is in working condition and capable of cooling (removing an appliance that no longer works doesn’t result in any energy savings, which is the intent of the program).
Your appliance is free of mould and completely defrosted.
Your appliance is in its original location and plugged in at the time of pick-up (for single-family properties and non-shared entrance condos only).
Whether you’re planning new construction or a deep retrofit to an existing commercial building, make it energy efficient! We offer programs and incentives to help you incorporate energy efficiency into your project.
Ground source heat pumps can reduce your heating costs by up to 60% when compared to an electric furnace. For the average home in Manitoba, that translates to annual savings of $900 on your energy bills!
When it comes to improving your business’s bottom line, knowing how to find ways to save energy can be a daunting task. At Efficiency Manitoba, we want to help take the weight off.
We can help you save money by offering a variety of services that will measure, track, and identify the ways you can reduce electric and natural gas energy in your facility.
If you operate a grocery store, convenience store, or a restaurant you know how high your overall energy bill can be, especially on the refrigeration equipment alone. In a typical grocery store, refrigeration can account for over 50% of the energy bill. But, it doesn’t have to be that way—there are many ways you can save energy in your space. And, to be energy efficient, you don’t have to replace your refrigeration system.
We outline the ways you can manage your existing refrigeration equipment to save energy and money.
Fall is a season of change, from the leaves turning red and gold to the geese flying south. Now is a great time to consider how you’re using energy around your workplace and make some changes of your own!
Whether you’re planning new construction or a deep retrofit to an existing commercial building, make it energy efficient! We offer programs and incentives to help you incorporate energy efficiency into your project.
When it comes to improving your business’s bottom line, knowing how to find ways to save energy can be a daunting task. At Efficiency Manitoba, we want to help take the weight off.
We can help you save money by offering a variety of services that will measure, track, and identify the ways you can reduce electric and natural gas energy in your facility.
Save energy, money, and the environment with energy efficiency upgrades to your agricultural operations. We’re here to make those upgrades easy and affordable with financial incentives and technical assistance.
Rolling Acres Colony Farms Ltd. participated in our Custom Energy Solutions Program to convert their electric boilers to a bioenergy system using wood chips, and we gave them an incentive for doing it.
