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Incentives
Mann Engineering provides end-to-end support in identifying, coordinating, and administering energy efficiency and decarbonization incentive programs across federal, provincial, and municipal levels. Our team specializes in navigating the full landscape of available funding sources, including utility rebates, government grants, financing programs, and tax-based incentives.
We maximize project value through strategic incentive stacking—where eligible programs are combined to optimize total funding and reduce net project costs. This includes aligning utility incentives (such as Save on Energy and Enbridge Gas programs), federal initiatives, municipal funding streams, and applicable tax mechanisms.
Because incentive eligibility can vary significantly depending on building type, project scope, and timing, we take a tailored approach to ensure all viable opportunities are identified and applied. Our expertise helps clients avoid missed funding opportunities and ensures projects are structured to achieve the highest possible incentive recovery.
To learn more about what incentives your project may qualify for, contact Mann Engineering for a customized assessment.
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Utility Rebates for Natural Gas and Electricity reduction
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These grant, contribution and financing programs are delivered by the Government of Canada and federal agencies.
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These are loan-based or property tax financing tools (important for retrofit stacking).
Ontario Programs
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Save on Energy (Independent Electricity System Operator)
Delivered through: Ontario utilities (Hydro One, Toronto Hydro, Alectra, etc.)
Supports:
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Commercial & industrial retrofit rebates
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Lighting, HVAC, controls, motors, building optimization
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Small business and residential programs
Focus: Reduction of electricity consumption
Enbridge Gas Energy Efficiency Programs
Administered by: Enbridge Gas
Supports:
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Boiler and controls upgrades
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Building envelope improvements
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Heat pumps and space heating conversion
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Commercial energy efficiency retrofits
Focus: Natural gas reduction and electrification transition
Federal Programs (Canada)
Canada Infrastructure Bank – Building Retrofits Initiative
Administered by: Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB)
Supports: Deep energy retrofits in large buildings
Eligible: Commercial, institutional, multi-residential portfolios
Structure: Low-cost financing + investment partnership
Focus: Large-scale retrofit financing (not rebates)
CMHC Housing Retrofit & Green Programs
Administered by: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Supports:
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Multi-unit residential building retrofits
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Affordable housing energy upgrades
Tools:
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Low-interest loans
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Contribution funding (select programs)
Focus: Residential apartment and social housing decarbonization
Federal Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits (ITCs)
Administered by: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) (tax claim) + NRCan (technical validation where applicable)
Includes:
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Clean Technology ITC
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Clean Electricity ITC
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Clean Hydrogen ITC
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CCUS ITC
Focus: Tax-based capital incentives (not direct grants)
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) – Green Municipal Fund
Administered by: Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Supports:
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Community building retrofits
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Net-zero planning
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Affordable housing decarbonization
Tools: Grants + low-interest loans
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP)
Administered by: Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports: EV charging infrastructure (Level 2 + DC fast charging)
Eligible: Commercial, municipal, multi-unit residential, fleets
Covers: Equipment + installation costs (through contribution funding)
Focus: Electrification of transportation infrastructure
Municipal Programs (GTA)
City of Toronto
Capacity Buyback Program
A direct incentive program for large water users.
What it does:
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Free water audit (ICI facilities)
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One-time cash incentive for permanent water savings
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Payment based on verified reduction in water demand (per litre saved)
Best for:
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Industrial facilities
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Large commercial buildings
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Institutional campuses
The Atmospheric Fund (TAF)
A major GTA-based climate finance organization.
Focus areas:
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Deep building retrofits (MURBs + commercial)
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Emissions reduction projects
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Clean energy and electrification pilots
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Low-carbon building demonstrations
Offers:
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Grants
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Low-interest loans
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Project development support
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Technical assistance
Best fit:
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Toronto and GTA buildings
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Non-profit housing
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Commercial and institutional retrofit pilots