Canadian Businesses: Get Paid Up to $10K for Energy-Saving Upgrades

Canadian Businesses: Get Paid Up to $10K for Energy-Saving Upgrades

As energy costs continue to rise, Ontario businesses now have unprecedented opportunities to cut expenses, boost efficiency, and earn cash incentives through government-backed programs. Whether you're a small retailer or a large industrial facility, these initiatives can help you reduce energy waste, upgrade equipment, and even generate solar power—all while getting paid to do it.

1. Solar PV Incentives: Turn Your Rooftop Into a Revenue Stream

The Retrofit Program now offers cash incentives for commercial solar installations:

  • Up to $1,000/kW-DC for microgeneration (<10 kW)

  • Up to $860/kW-AC for medium systems (10 kW–1 MW)

💡 Why Act Now? Solar PV not only slashes your energy bills but also qualifies for federal tax credits, making ROI faster than ever.


2. Instant Rewards for Small Businesses

Peak Perks™ Program

  • 75signupbonus+20/year for participating

  • Automatically reduces energy use during peak times

  • Over 232,000 Ontario businesses already enrolled

🔌 Perfect for: Cafés, retail stores, and offices with smart thermostats.


3. Big Savings for Industrial Facilities

Industrial Energy Efficiency Program (IEEP) – Extended to June 2025!

  • Up to $10M per facility for process optimizations

  • Supports high-impact upgrades like HVAC, compressed air, and motor systems

🏭 Case Study: One manufacturer cut energy use by 15%, saving $150,000/year.


4. Free Upgrades & Expert Support

Commercial Cool Saver (York Region)

  • Free AC tune-ups + discounts on HVAC replacements

Save on Energy Small Business Program

  • Up to 3,000forlighting+2,500 for refrigeration

  • Example: Bins & Bins saved $977/year with simple upgrades.

Energy Manager Funding

  • Get 50% salary coverage (up to $100K/year) to hire an efficiency expert.


5. Free Training for Energy Professionals

Upcoming Save on Energy workshops include:

  • Performance Analysis (April 9)

  • Energy Treasure Hunts (May 13)

  • Decarbonization Strategies (June 17)

🎓 Bonus: 75% course fee reimbursements for certified training.


Your Next Steps

1️⃣ Solar Opportunity? [Check Retrofit Program Eligibility]
2️⃣ Small Business? [Claim Your $75 Peak Perks Reward]
3️⃣ Industrial Site? [Apply for IEEP Before 2025 Deadline]

Bottom Line: Ontario is paying businesses to save energy—will you claim your share?


Social Media Snippet:
🚀 Ontario Businesses: Get Paid to Go Green! 🚀
 1,000+/kWforsolar75 cash for smart thermostats
✅ Up to $10M for industrial upgrades
Don’t leave money on the table #EnergySavings #OntarioBusiness #ROCKSOLAR #SOLARPANEL

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