Retrofit Program Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Canada - Large corporations with facilities requiring energy efficiency upgrades - Building owners (commercial, industrial, and institutional) - Manufacturers seeking to reduce operational energy consumption - Businesses with existing facilities or equipment in operation for a minimum period (typically 2+ years) - Entities with valid business registration and clean tax compliance history ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Coverage: Up to 50% of eligible project costs - Matching Requirement: Applicant must fund the remaining 50% of project costs - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (funding does not require repayment) - Funding Structure: Cost-sharing model; funding is disbursed upon project completion and verification - Project Size: Varies by program stream; typically from $10,000 to $500,000+ depending on retrofit scope - Payment Terms: Reimbursement-based; expenses must be documented and verified before fund release ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - HVAC System Upgrades (heating, ventilation, air conditioning replacement or optimization) - Building Envelope Improvements (insulation, weatherstripping, window/door upgrades) - Lighting Retrofits (LED conversion, controls, sensors, automation systems) - Industrial Equipment Upgrades (energy-efficient motors, compressors, pumps) - Water Heating Systems (high-efficiency boilers, heat pump water heaters) - Compressed Air System Optimization - Process Equipment Upgrades reducing energy intensity - Energy Management Systems and monitoring technology - Professional Energy Audits and feasibility studies (limited eligibility) - Installation and Labour Costs directly tied to retrofit work ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Energy Audit Requirement: Most applicants must complete a professional energy audit before approval - Documented Energy Savings: Project must demonstrate quantifiable energy use reduction (typically minimum 20-30% depending