Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program - Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Commercial building owners in New Brunswick - Commercial building operators/managers in New Brunswick - Businesses that occupy and operate commercial properties - Private sector commercial enterprises - Multi-unit commercial building owners - Industrial and institutional building operators (where applicable) Key requirement: Applicant must own or operate a commercial building located within New Brunswick ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $1.25 million per project - Grant Type: Non-repayable funding (grant-based, not a loan) - Matching Requirements: Not specified in available description; verify with program administrator - Funding Structure: Direct grant support for energy efficiency retrofit implementation - Currency: Canadian dollars (CAD) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Energy efficiency retrofit projects and installations - Electricity consumption reduction measures - HVAC system upgrades and optimization - Lighting system improvements (LED conversion, controls) - Building insulation and envelope improvements - Window and door replacements - Energy management systems and controls - Equipment replacement for energy efficiency - Professional assessment and engineering services related to retrofits - Implementation and installation costs for approved projects ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project must be located in New Brunswick - Primary objective is reducing electricity consumption - Secondary benefits include improved competitiveness and workplace comfort - Applicants must demonstrate measurable energy efficiency outcomes - Projects must align with environmental and sustainability goals - Funding contingent on approval of retrofit plan and energy savings projections - Grant recipient must complete approved projects within specified timeline - Compliance with program requirements and reporting obligations required - Eligible projects should contribute to long-term operational cost reduction Note: Contact New Brunswick's energy or economic development office for complete eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and detailed project approval processes.