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Provincial (Utility) · Rebate/Incentive · MB · Verified 2026-06-16

Efficiency Manitoba Commercial and Industrial Programs

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What is Efficiency Manitoba Commercial and Industrial Programs?

Efficiency Manitoba Commercial and Industrial Programs is delivered by Efficiency Manitoba (Crown corporation; replaced Manitoba Hydro Power Smart) as a rebate/incentive. Funding is typically varies by program (audits, lighting, retrofits). This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.

At a glance

Funding amountVaries by program (audits, lighting, retrofits)
Cost shareVariable
LevelProvincial (Utility)
Program typeRebate/Incentive
Delivered byEfficiency Manitoba (Crown corporation; replaced Manitoba Hydro Power Smart)
Available inMB
Intake statusOpen - rolling
Last verified2026-06-16

Who qualifies

  • Eligible industries: All Manitoba commercial and industrial electricity and natural gas customers
  • Eligible activities: Small Business Program; Business Lighting; Building Envelope; 50%-funded energy audits (up to $12,500 for ASHRAE-level audits); performance retrofits up to $6.00 per sq ft for 20%+ energy reduction; Deep Energy Retrofit

Watch out for

Outside Manitoba utility service area; projects started without required pre-approval

Deadlines & how to apply

Manitoba Hydro Power Smart energy-efficiency programs are now delivered by Efficiency Manitoba, a separate Crown corporation. Pre-approval is generally required before starting a project.

View official program page →

How NorthGrants helps with Efficiency Manitoba Commercial and Industrial Programs

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