Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program - Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Commercial building owners in New Brunswick - Commercial building operators/managers in New Brunswick - Businesses operating from commercial properties in New Brunswick - Entities must have operational control or ownership of the building to be retrofitted ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $100,000 per project - Grant Type: Non-repayable grant (not a loan) - Matching Requirement: Not specified in program description - Funding Available: Subject to program budget and annual allocation - Payment Structure: Typically disbursed upon project completion and invoice submission (standard for retrofit programs) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Energy efficiency retrofit projects including: - HVAC system upgrades - Lighting system improvements (LED conversions, controls) - Insulation enhancements (walls, roofs, windows) - Building envelope improvements - Energy management systems and controls - Water efficiency upgrades - Renewable energy installations (where efficiency-related) - Professional fees related to energy audits and project design - Installation labor and materials for approved retrofit work ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Building must be located in New Brunswick - Projects must demonstrably reduce electricity consumption - Application must include energy audit or baseline consumption data - Projects typically require pre-approval before work begins - Work must be completed within specified timeline (varies by project) - Recipient must provide proof of project completion with invoices and photographic evidence - Building must remain operational during retrofit period - Funds must be used within the approved project scope - Compliance with New Brunswick environmental and building codes required