Grant
Provincial
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SaskPower Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP)
SaskPower (administered by CLEAResult in partnership with Government of Canada and SaskEnergy)
Maximum Funding
Up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $100,000...
CIS pre-application deadline was July 31, 2026 (exceptions case-by-case for p...
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
50%
SaskPower Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP) provides Up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $100,000 per project per fuel type ($100K electricity + $100K natural gas); incentive rates: $0.13/kWh non-lighting, $0.06/kWh lighting, $15/GJ natural gas. Performance-based energy-efficiency rebate program for Saskatchewan commercial customers (non-manufacturing). The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs. CIS pre-application deadline was July 31, 2026 (exceptions case-by-case for projects with post-project info submitted by December 31, 2026); ESS open until allocation exhausted; ECS new enrollments closed April 30, 2026.
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Program Description
Performance-based energy-efficiency rebate program for Saskatchewan commercial customers (non-manufacturing). Pays $0.13/kWh for non-lighting electricity savings, $0.06/kWh for lighting, and $15/GJ for natural gas savings — covering up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $100,000 per project per fuel type (so up to $100K for electricity savings plus $100K for natural gas savings). Three service streams — free consulting for small/medium customers (ESS), dedicated energy coaches for large customers (ECS, up to $30K staff funding), and direct equipment rebates (CIS). The current CIS cycle has a pre-application deadline of July 31, 2026.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a SaskPower commercial customer connected to the SaskPower-controlled grid
- Must NOT be a facility used primarily for manufacturing, processing of goods, or extraction of raw materials (categorical exclusion)
- Eligible customer types: offices, retail, hospitality, healthcare facilities, housing (multi-unit), tourism operators, professional services, warehouses with primarily non-manufacturing activity
- Project must deliver verifiable kWh or GJ savings over baseline
- Incentives cover up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $100,000 per project per fuel type
- Each measure must yield a minimum participant incentive of $1,500 for a custom incentive, or $500 for a prescriptive incentive
- A single measure may be claimed under custom OR prescriptive incentives, not both
- Renewable-energy measures, fuel-switching measures, and emergency replacements (where the existing equipment is already non-functional at the time of application) are not eligible projects
- Pre-application and pre-approval required BEFORE project work begins
- For ECS (large-customer stream): consumption 2+ GWh annually
- For ESS (small/medium stream): consumption under 2 GWh annually
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Competition
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First-Timer
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $100,000 per project per fuel type ($100K electricity + $100K natural gas); incentive rates: $0.13/kWh non-lighting, $0.06/kWh lighting, $15/GJ natural gas
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- CIS pre-application deadline was July 31, 2026 (exceptions case-by-case for projects with post-project info submitted by December 31, 2026); ESS open until allocation exhausted; ECS new enrollments closed April 30, 2026
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Insider TipThe manufacturing/processing/extraction exclusion is strict and enforced at application review — if your primary business function is production, CEOP is not available regardless of how you're billed.
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Application Steps
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Confirm eligibility and choose service stream Note that Energy Coach Services (ECS) new enrollment closed April 30, 2026. If below 2 GWh, access Energy Support Services (ESS) for free consulting (limited availability — may close at any time). All eligible customers can still use CEOP Incentive Services (CIS) for equipment rebates with pre-application deadline July 31, 2026.
Required Documents 9
✓ Pre-project application form with detailed scope and projected savings
✓ Facility energy-use baseline (12+ months of SaskPower/SaskEnergy bills)
Eligible Expenses 8
Ineligible Expenses 9
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Compatible Programs
Canada Greener Buildings Program
Canada Infrastructure Bank — Commercial Building Retrofits Initiative
SaskEnergy Commercial Natural Gas Rebates
Federal SR&ED (for energy-innovation projects)
Municipal Property Tax Incentives for Energy Efficiency
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is manufacturing eligible for CEOP?
No — facilities primarily used for manufacturing, processing goods, or raw material extraction are categorically excluded. If your primary business is production (e.g., factory, mill), CEOP does not apply regardless of billing.
How much of my project does CEOP actually cover?
Up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $100,000 per project per fuel type. A $100,000 electricity project earns at most $50,000, not the headline ceiling.
Is there a minimum incentive?
Yes. Each measure must yield at least $1,500 for a custom incentive or $500 for a prescriptive incentive, and a single measure can go to custom or prescriptive, not both.
What's the typical project size for a small business?
Most small-to-mid projects fall in the $2,000-$30,000 incentive range. A mid-size office replacing 200 fluorescent fixtures gets ~$3,000; a hotel HVAC retrofit gets ~$19,500 — in each case capped at half the eligible project cost.
When must pre-application be submitted?
Pre-application deadline is July 31, 2026 — submit at least 4-6 months early to allow time for pre-approval, procurement, and installation before the December 31, 2026 completion deadline.
My equipment just failed — can I claim the replacement?
No. Emergency replacements, where the existing equipment is deemed non-functional at the time of application, are ineligible — as are renewable-energy measures and fuel-switching measures.
Can I stack CEOP with other programs?
Yes — CEOP can be layered with Canada Greener Buildings Program (for capital costs) and CIB financing (for larger retrofits). Avoid double-claiming savings against SaskEnergy natural gas rebates.
Do I need to pay upfront for equipment?
Yes — CEOP is reimbursement-based. You must pay for equipment upfront and submit documentation after project completion to receive funds.
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