Small Business ProgramUp to $5,500
This program helps Ontario small businesses reduce energy consumption at no cost through direct-install energy-efficiency upgrades.
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Chase Miller, Chief Business Development Officer and Co-Founder
Chase Miller is Chief Business Development Officer and Co-Founder of Impact Applications, the Calgary grant consultancy he co-founded in April 2023 after running Synced Digital, a web agency for Alberta startups. He works directly with the firm's clients on their federal and provincial applications and writes and reviews the program guides on this site. LinkedIn
- average funding secured per client
- $334,132 average funding secured per client
- approval rate
- 94% approval rate
About this program
This program helps Ontario small businesses reduce energy consumption at no cost through direct-install energy-efficiency upgrades. Eligible businesses receive up to $3,000 for lighting upgrades and up to $2,500 for non-lighting equipment such as refrigeration improvements and smart thermostats. The process begins with a free on-site assessment to identify opportunities, followed by professional installation managed by qualified Save on Energy delivery partners. Benefits include lower electricity bills, reduced maintenance costs, and improved employee comfort.
Who is eligible
Ontario small businesses with 50 or fewer employees seeking energy-efficient equipment upgrades
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Official program pageQuestions about Small Business Program
Who is eligible for Small Business Program?
Ontario small businesses with 50 or fewer employees seeking energy-efficient equipment upgrades
What costs does Small Business Program cover?
Purchase and installation of eligible lighting equipment; Purchase and installation of eligible non-lighting equipment including refrigeration upgrades and smart thermostats; Free on-site energy assessment
When is the Small Business Program deadline?
Rolling intake - open continuously Deadline type: Rolling.
Is Small Business Program repayable?
No. Small Business Program is grant (non-repayable); the funding is not repaid.