-> Grants and Incentives

Below is a list of institutions offering Grants and Incentives towards energy efficient lighting retrofit/replacement upgrades.  Applications include Street Lighting, Factory/Warehouse High-Bay Lighting, Greenhouse Hydroponics, Sporting Arena, Airport and Renewable Energy projects.

Canada:

Ontario Power Authority

OPA Offering Energy-Efficiency Programs for Commercial and Industrial Sector

Businesses across Ontario can benefit from an array of programs offered throughout the province. There are energy-efficiency programs to assist organizations from the smallest of retail stores to the largest industrial complexes. Programs to help fund energy audits, to replace energy-wasting equipment or to pursue new construction that exceeds our existing codes and standards. Businesses can also pursue incentives for controlling and reducing their electricity demand at specific times. The bottom line is that there are innovative programs that can help businesses reduce their electricity costs, while helping Ontario defer the need to build new generation and reduce its environmental footprint. Click to Read More…

Ontario: SMART Funding

A list of productivity improvement projects are available, including energy efficient lighting.
Please follow link: http://www.cme-smart.ca/?action=show&lid=DZC3E-DPLM4-QBCNH

BC HYDRO: Product Incentive Program

With the Product Incentive Program your business will:

+ Save Money
+ Improve the work environment
+ Contribute to environmental sustainability
+ Plus your business will receive a financial incentive

Please follow link: http://www.bchydro.com/ecatalog/eCatServlet?cmd=advanced_search&pn=1&sb=1&dir=1&menu=n&k=&m=&cid=12&sid=
&mid=349&did=&di=N&ic=N&cm1=all&cm2=all&cm3=&cm4=&ip=50

MANITOBA HYDRO: Incentives

Your current lighting systems may account for anywhere from 30 to 60 per cent of your energy costs. Energy efficient lighting products are 20 to 90 per cent more efficient than conventional lighting products. As a result, they can help streamline your business costs.

Please follow link: http://www.hydro.mb.ca/your_business/lighting/incentives.shtml

USA:

Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency 

DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.

http://www.dsireusa.org

 
Should your region not be included in the list above; or should you know of a particular grant or incentive you wish for us to highlight, please do not hesitate to email the information to the address below.

Anthony Borges
www.AccendoElectronics.com
www.AccendoElectronics.WordPress.com
aborges@accendoelectronics.com