New Buildings Program 2.2
In light of the province’s plan to enforce the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2020 on January 1, 2024, the program will soon transition from version 2.2 to 3.0 to reflect the new energy code requirement.
Details regarding the program changes will be available in the near future.
Incentives for new energy efficient buildings
Design and construct a new, energy efficient commercial or institutional building and get up to $2.00/sq.ft. plus another $10,000 toward energy modelling.
Energy Modelling
Assistance Incentive
up
to$10,000
- Incentives for energy modelling during project design
- Submit before project tender and before building permit issue
- Compare your design against building code requirements
- Optimize for energy efficiency with software modelling
- Have your energy model report reviewed before construction
See Energy Modelling Assistance info sheet for details.
Performance Path
up
to$2/sq.ft
- Incentives for new commercial construction projects
- Includes Part 3 buildings and additions
- Use integrated design best practices
- Incorporate building commissioning deliverables
- Modelled to be at least 5% more efficient than the energy code
- Receive an energy efficiency certification for your building from Efficiency Manitoba
See Program Guide for complete list of requirements
Designing and constructing a new commercial building? Learn how energy modelling can help you optimize your savings.
Steps To Participate
Energy Modelling Assistance Incentive | Performance Path
Energy Modelling Assistance Incentive
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YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Complete your Energy Modelling Assistance Incentive application form and send it to us by email. For projects that are anticipating to obtain a building permit on or after January 1, 2024, please note the updated terms and conditions regarding Energy Code applicability.
Once accepted, we will send a confirmation email and outline your next steps.
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YOU 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.
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WE PAY YOUR INCENTIVE AND PROVIDE PROJECT FEEDBACK
Once we receive all your documents, we will review the modelling report and provide incentives for approved projects.
Performance Path
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YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Complete your Performance Path application form and send it to us by email. For projects that are anticipating to obtain a building permit on or after January 1, 2024, please note the updated terms and conditions regarding Energy Code applicability.
Once accepted, we will send a confirmation email and outline your next steps.
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YOU 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 here.
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WE REVIEW ALL SUBMITTED DELIVERABLES
Once we have all your deliverables, we will provide feedback and follow up questions/comments if applicable.
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WE PAY YOUR INCENTIVE AND YOUR PROJECT IS COMPLETE
Upon approval, the financial incentives are paid and the project is completed.
Does my project qualify?
- New construction or addition (classified as Part 3)
- Project is required to follow the Manitoba Energy Code for Buildings
- Must apply before tender date and before construction permit issued
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