Grant
Provincial
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Efficiency Manitoba — Commercial Deep Energy Retrofit Program
Efficiency Manitoba (Crown corporation)
Maximum Funding
Up to $12,000
Ongoing; GSHP bonus incentive expires March 31, 2027
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Growing
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
Varies
Efficiency Manitoba — Commercial Deep Energy Retrofit Program provides Up to $12,000 for energy modelling; $2.25–$6.00/sq ft performance incentive (scaled to % energy reduction achieved); GSHP bonus doubles the incentive until March 31, 2027. Performance-based incentive program for Manitoba commercial, multi-unit residential, industrial, and agricultural buildings to fund deep energy retrofits that reduce energy use by 20% or more. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description
Performance-based incentive program for Manitoba commercial, multi-unit residential, industrial, and agricultural buildings to fund deep energy retrofits that reduce energy use by 20% or more. Covers up to $12,000 for energy modelling plus a per-square-foot performance incentive scaled to the depth of energy savings achieved, reaching $6.00/sq ft at 50% energy reduction.
Eligibility Requirements
- Commercial, multi-unit residential, industrial, or agricultural buildings located in Manitoba
- Building must have moderate to high energy consumption
- Project must demonstrate potential to reduce energy use by 20% or more
- Project must include at least two significant energy-saving measures from different core categories
- No single measure may account for more than 75% of anticipated total energy savings
- On-site work cannot begin before application approval
- Building must be primarily heated by electricity or natural gas, and the applicant must not be planning to transition from electricity to natural gas (switching from natural gas to electricity is not excluded)
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Difficulty
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Competition
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $12,000 for energy modelling; $2.25–$6.00/sq ft performance incentive (scaled to % energy reduction achieved); GSHP bonus doubles the incentive until March 31, 2027
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Deadline
- Ongoing; GSHP bonus incentive expires March 31, 2027
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Insider TipThe incentive rate jumps significantly at higher savings thresholds — a project achieving 40% savings earns $4.50/sq ft vs $2.25/sq ft at 20%.
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- Energy reduction target below 20% — must achieve at least 20% to qualify
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Application Steps
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Submit application before any work begins Email a completed application form to [email protected]. No construction or installation may begin until written approval is received.
Required Documents 5
✓ Completed application form (submitted to [email protected])
✓ Energy modelling deliverables from a registered energy modeller (Phase 1)
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Ineligible Expenses 5
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Canada Greener Buildings Fund (NRCan)
Manitoba Climate and Green Plan Implementation Fund
Efficiency Manitoba — Commercial Energy Rebates (standard)
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What does 'deep retrofit' mean and why does it matter?
A deep retrofit reduces building energy use by 20% or more through multiple coordinated improvements (HVAC, envelope, lighting, controls). Programs require at least two measure categories because shallow single-measure retrofits don't qualify.
How is the per-square-foot incentive calculated?
The rate scales with energy savings: $2.25/sq ft at 20% reduction, rising to $6.00/sq ft at 50% reduction. Investing in energy modelling to identify measures that push savings above 35-40% can more than double your incentive.
Can I start the retrofit before applying?
No. Work cannot begin before receiving written approval. Submitting an application after work has started will disqualify the project. Apply first, get written approval, then begin.
Is there a bonus for heat pumps?
Yes: ground-source heat pump installations in multi-unit residential buildings earn a 100% bonus on all performance incentives for projects enrolled by March 31, 2027.
Does a small retail store qualify?
Yes, commercial buildings of any size can apply. Efficiency Manitoba will determine the incentive based on building area and achieved savings percentage. Energy modelling costs (up to $12,000) are covered regardless of project size.
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