Save on Energy – Existing Building Commissioning Program
$50,000
Grant
Description:
Save on Energy’s Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) program is designed to help owners, operators and managers of commercial and institutional buildings in Ontario improve their energy management. Implementing building management best practices will help reduce energy waste, enhance occupant comfort and increase profitability.
Comments on Funding:
The incentive is comprised of three components:
1. The Investigation Incentive is up to $0.06 per square foot of the Building Area, to a maximum of $50,000 per Facility. The Investigation Incentive amount shall not exceed 75% of the costs paid by the Participant to the Commissioning Provider (or other third party service provider).
2. The Implementation Incentive is $0.03 per kWh of Confirmed Energy Savings, to a maximum of 30% of Facility kWh calculated per the Baseline Model or $50,000, whichever is less.
3. The Persistence Incentive is $0.03 per kWh of Confirmed Persisting Energy Savings, to a maximum of 30% of Facility kWh calculated per the Baseline Model or $50,000, whichever is less.
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. be the owner, operator, or manager of a commercial or institutional building
2. tue facility/facilities must:
a. have a minimum of 12 months of consecutive energy data
b. have consumed a minimum of 750,000 kWh per annum, not including energy consumed by industrial and manufacturing processes.
c. have baseline models meeting the minimum standards. You can refer to the Measurement and Verification (M&V) Guidelines or speak to your commissioning provider for more information
d. not have undertaken a commissioning exercise in the last two years
e. not be participating in a building accreditation system that requires EBCx as a pre-requisite
f. be connected to, or behind the meter of, an electricity customer connected to the IESO-controlled grid or a distribution system
g. meet any other eligibility requirements as outlined in the M&V Guidelines below.
Application Steps:
Applicants must email EBCx@ieso.ca to sign up for the EBCx program or for more information
Documentation Needed:
No specific documentation has been identified.
Other Things to Note:
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