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Expanded Energy Management Program

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Maximize energy performance. Increase competitiveness.

Save on Energy has expanded its Energy Management program offering for commercial, institutional and industrial facilities. Financial support for industrial facilities is provided by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) as part of its Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program.

What does the Expanded Energy Management (EEM) Program offer?

EEM is a tailored energy management offering based on the unique business needs of your organization. It offers the following paths to help facilities save energy and achieve sustainability goals.

 

Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional facilities:

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Hire an Energy Manager: Receive funding to hire a dedicated energy manager, covering up to 50% of their salary up to a maximum of $100,0000 per facility per year.

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Strategic Energy Management (SEM): Participate in expert-led coaching, cohorts and curriculum to identify and implement long-term energy-saving opportunities. Unlock additional incentive opportunities for achieving energy savings and meeting key milestones.

Industrial facilities only:

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Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS): Receive funding up to $250,000 for the installation of an energy management system.

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Free Training Opportunities: This initiative offers free training to organizations and energy practitioners on EEM program offerings, EMIS and sustaining operational energy savings by recognized educational providers.

How does it work?

Fill out and submit the contact form. A Save On Energy delivery agent will contact you to book an initial assessment call to discuss with you your organization’s energy needs as well as the program offerings and opportunities for your organization.

Receive streamlined application support and ongoing support throughout the program.

Key benefits

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Increased profitability: Maximize energy performance and increase competitiveness

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Collaboration: Learn from and with industry peers in a cohort setting

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Boost efficiency: Optimize operations and extend equipment life

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Expert support: Work with an energy coach to drive impactful results and strengthen your position as a sustainability leader

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Lead the industry: Strengthen your position as a sustainability leader

Eligibility

Eligible facilities must be located in Ontario and be connected to the IESO-Controlled Grid or Distribution system. For full eligibility requirements please refer to the Key Program Documents or submit your information to speak with one of our Save On Energy representatives.

Commercial and Institutional facilities:

  • Eligible facilities must have a minimum of 12 months of consecutive Electrical Data; and demonstrate a minimum threshold of total electrical consumption for a 12 month period over the past 24 months:
    • SEM: total electrical consumption of at least 3,000,000 kWh
    • Energy Manger: total electrical consumption of at least 6,500,000 kWh

Industrial facilities:

  • Eligible facilities must have a NAICS code starting with one of the following 2 digits:
    • 11: Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting
    • 21: Mining, quarrying and oil & gas extraction
    • 22: Utilities
    • 23: Construction
    • 31-33: Manufacturing
    • 48: Transportation & warehousing
    • 56: Administrative & support, waste management & remediation services
  • Eligible facilities must have a minimum of 12 months of consecutive Energy Data; and demonstrate a minimum threshold of total energy consumption for a 12 month period over the past 24 months:
    • SEM: total energy consumption of at least 20,000 GJ (all fuels)
    • Energy Manager: total energy consumption of at least 50,000 GJ (all fuels)

EMIS: Industrial facilities with an annual baseline energy consumption of less than or equal to 400,000 GJ (all fuels) are eligible to receive $50,000, and industrial facilities with an annual baseline energy consumption of greater than 400,000 GJ are eligible to receive $250,000, up to 50% of the eligible project costs, for the installation of an EMIS.

Frequently asked questions

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Submit your contact information here and an IESO representative will contact you.

If you have any questions, please contact us at SEM@ieso.ca.