| Program |
Commercial Building Incentive Program (CBIP)
Natural Resources Canada--Office of Energy Efficiency (NRCan OEE) |
| Contact |
Jim Clark (613) 947-1948 or Terri Scott (613) 943-9227
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/commercial/financial-assistance/new-buildings/index.cfm |
| Description |
- Financial incentives are given for energy efficiency
- Code and CBIP compliance software is available
- Offers a financial incentive (up to $80,000) for the incorporation of energy efficiency features in new commercial / institutional building designs.
- An eligible building design must demonstrate a eduction in energy use by at least 25% compared to the MNECB.
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| Program |
Design Assistance Program
BC Hydro |
| Contact |
Graham Henderson, (704) 528-1442 |
| Description |
- This is a fee-for-service program that helps an existing design team develop a building with higher performance targets.
- Explores opportunities to lower capital costs and reduce energy costs.
- Uses energy modelling to explore design options.
- Helps design team apply for CBIP incentive.
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| Program |
Power Smart High Performance Building Program
BC Hydro |
| Contact |
http://www.bchydro.com/business
(604) 453-6400 in the Lower Mainland
1 (866) 453-6400 elsewhere in BC |
| Description |
- The Program provides financial incentives and tools to qualified projects (large new projects of at least 50,000 square feet or electricity-intense facilities such as arenas, refrigerated warehouses or grocery stores).
- BC Hydro offers two types of assistance:
- Co-funding of an energy study to develop a high-performance design that delivers energy savings, compared to conventional building design;
- BC Hydro may also provide incentives to help qualified projects implement the improved design.
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| Program |
C-2000 Program
Natural Resources Canada--Office of Energy Efficiency (NRCan OEE) |
| Contact |
Nils Larrsson, (613) 769-1242; Stephen Pope, (613) 9479823, spope@nrcan.gc.ca |
| Description |
- A complementary program to CBIP--where CBIP requires a 25% reduction in energy from the MNECB, C-2000 aims for a 50% reduction.
- Provides additional financial and technical support.
- C-2000 is made up of:
- "Process Requirements" in the following categories: Concept Design, Design Development, Construction and Commissioning, and Operations and Maintenance;
- "Performance Requirements" in the following areas: Energy Efficiency, Environmetnal Impact, Occupant Health and Comfort, Functionality, Longevity, Adaptability, Operations and Maintenance, Economic Viability;
- "Building Design Requirements" in the following areas: Office Building Design and Residential Building Design;
- and "System Requirements" in the following areas: Site and Landscaping, Building Structure, Building Envelope and Air Barrier, Fenestration, Doors, Openings, Non-structural Architectural Systems, Plumbing, Vertical Transport, Thermal Storage, Thermal Generation, Solar Energy Systems, Thermal Recovery / Transfer, Ventilation Systems, HVAC Delivery Systems, Power, Lighting, Cabling and Building Automation Systems, Office Equipment, Residential Appliances.
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| Program |
Renewable Energy Deployment Initiative (REDI)
Natural Resources Canada--Renewable and Electrical Energy Division (REED) |
| Contact |
http://www2.nrcan.gc.ca/es/erb/erb/english/view.asp?x=455
Richard Logie, Project Officer e-mail: rlogie@nrcan.gc.ca; phone: (613) 995-0283. |
| Description |
- REDI provides financial incentives for the installation of solar air heating systems, solar hot water systems, and high efficiency/low emissions biomass combustion systems.
- The main target audiences are businesses and federal facilities, however other projects could be considered through submitting a proposal.
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| Program |
The EcoAction Community Funding Program
Environment Canada |
| Contact |
http://www.ec.gc.ca/ecoaction/index_e.htm
A page on the site offers a long list of other sources of funds for similar things: http://www.ec.gc.ca/ecoaction/before_e.htm http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/commercial/financial-assistance/index.cfm?attr=20 |
| Description |
The EcoAction Community Funding Program provides financial support to community groups for projects that have measurable, positive impacts on the environment. Non-profit groups and organizations are eligible to apply to the Funding Program. This includes, but is not limited to: community groups, environmental groups, aboriginal groups and First Nations councils, service clubs, associations and youth and seniors' organizations.
EcoAction encourages projects that protect, rehabilitate or enhance the natural environment, and build the capacity of communities to sustain these activities into the future. Projects require matching funds or in-kind support from other sponsors. Priority for funding is given to projects that will achieve results in the following areas:
- Clean Air and Climate Change
- Clean Water
- Nature.
Submission deadlines to the Funding Program are February 1st and October 1st annually. |
| Program |
Affordability and Choice Today (ACT) Program
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) |
| Contact |
Rosemary Kinnis, Program Manager, phone: (613) 241-5221 ext. 242 |
| Description |
- Provides grants of up to $20,000 to builders, developers, non-profit organizations, and municipalities to engage in multi-stakeholder regulatory reform.
- Designed to facilitate changes in residential building approval processes, planning regulations, and building regulations.
- Awards up to $20,000 for demonstration projects; up to $10,000 for streamlining approval processes; and up to $5,000 for case studies.
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