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List of incentives

What is a solar photovoltaic (PV), behind-the-meter, and load displacement

Solar PV systems convert sunlight into electrical energy that can offset the electricity consumption for your commercial building.

Behind-the-meter generation refers to technologies that generate energy that are located on the customer’s end of the utility meter, and include solar PV systems.

Load displacement occurs when the electricity generated from a solar PV system is used exclusively to meet the commercial building’s electricity consumption needs.

Available incentives for agriculture

  • LED grow lights and advanced lighting controls
    Achieve long-term savings and shine new light on your business with LED grow lights, including LED top lighting and inter-lighting, and advanced lighting controls.
  • Dual and natural exhaust vents
    Read our agribusiness worksheet to learn about the incentives you can get for natural ventilation.
  • High-efficiency ventilation exhaust fans
    Your business can receive a max of $500 per fan.

  • Recirculation ventilation fans
    You can get a high-volume, low-speed fan for up to $4,820 per fan.
  • Photocells and timers for lighting controls
    You can receive $360 per timer and photocell controller combo.
Connect with an advisor to learn more about financial incentives.

Additional resources

cucumbers growing in an energy-efficient greenhouse

Research finding new benefits to using LEDs in greenhouses 

In addition to being more energy-efficient, LEDs may improve the quality of fruits, vegetables, flowers and cannabis. Find out more.
cannabis growing indoors with efficient technology

Growing cannabis? Do it the energy-efficient way

Growing cannabis is energy intensive. Find out how energy efficiency can help Ontario’s producers curb their costs and grow successfully.
LED grow lights in a greenhouse

Expert advice for using LEDs in your greenhouse

From seeking out partners to embracing experimentation, here’s how growers can get the most out of energy-efficient LED lighting.
Cucumbers growing under efficient lighting in a local greenhouse

Installing LED grow lights in your greenhouse

LEDs can help Ontario greenhouse growers save big on energy. Here are the basics to keep in mind when installing LED grow lights.
lettuce growing under energy-efficient grow light

Energy-saving greenhouse tech you should know about

Take a look at the current and emerging technologies greenhouse operators can use to reduce their electricity consumption, grow better crops and improve their bottom line.
exterior view of an Ontario owned and operated greenhouse

Greenhouse energy-efficiency checklist

Resource

Make your operations more energy efficient. Start with our checklist. Download the PDF now.
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Case study

Watch how one of the leading cannabis producers grew its business by taking advantage of
energy-efficiency incentives.

Helping greenhouses grow

The IESO is collaborating with Ontario’s agriculture sector to find new opportunities and innovative solutions to saving energy and demand as the sector adapts to new growth.

Download the report
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LED grow lights key benefits

LED grow lights are more efficient than traditional lighting systems, consuming up to 55% less energy to give the same level of light.

LEDs emit less heat and provide more usable light than traditional lighting systems. Reducing the need to install cooling systems in your grow area.

With LED grow lights, heat and harmful wavelengths of light are limited resulting in a healthier plant growth.