Community Energy Solutions for Business, Commercial and Community Buildings
To help communities become more sustainable, we are expanding energy efficiency solutions to businesses, community centres, agricultural operations and more. These incentives help with energy efficiency advice and rebates so these organizations can be efficiency leaders in their community. In addition to the incentives below, rebates are also available for energy efficient products for businesses and commercial buildings through the Business Energy Rebate.
efficiencyPEI and Net Zero incentives are changing as of June 2, 2025. For a list of changes, visit Adjustments to Net Zero and efficiencyPEI rebates. The following page reflects the incentives available as of June 2, 2025.
How to apply
- Apply before you begin your project. Send the application form to efficiencyPEI along with copies of the last 12 months of electricity and heating fuel bills and your payee registration form.
- efficiencyPEI will assess your application and connect you with an energy auditor for a free ASHRAE Level 1 commercial energy audit. Once the audit is complete, send in your audit and quotes for the project.
- efficiencyPEI will notify you of approval to begin work. If your organization could benefit from a custom community energy solution, efficiencyPEI will be in touch to discuss further.
Incentives
Starting June 2, 2025, this incentive is as follows:
Community Energy Solutions may cover up to 50 per cent of the total energy efficiency upgrade cost, up to $75,000. These incentives could help with energy savings projects like upgrades to heating systems, optimizing ventilation, thermostats and controls, and more.
Incentives are equal to the lower of the following:
- 1x annual savings
- 50 per cent cost of project
- $75,000
| Energy use tier (in *ekWh) | Annual Rebate Cap Amount | Available Feasibility Study Funding (as portion of annual cap) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 100,000 | $25,000 |
$ - |
| 100,000 - 250,000 | $35,000 |
$5,000 |
| 250,000 – 500,000 | $50,000 | $10,000 |
| +500,000 | $75,000 | $15,000 |
*ekWh = equivalent kilowatt hour considers the energy content of all fuel(s) used.
Eligibility
Buildings owned and operated by businesses, institutions, municipalities or non-profits may be eligible.
Applicants will get a free energy audit by one of our approved energy auditors.
If your organization has any special projects in mind, make sure you let your energy auditor know. Once your energy audit is complete, you will get a list of project recommendations along with estimated savings and cost. Most projects that reduce energy consumption will qualify.
All projects must be approved before purchase or install and you must have a signed agreement with efficiencyPEI to begin. Businesses and organizations remain eligible for Business Energy Rebates and Solar Electric Rebates.
Up to 100% funding is available for eligible community centres to install heat pumps through the Community Revitalization Program.
Contact
If you need information on this program or any other energy efficiency help, get in touch. Visit us at efficiencyPEI at 69 Belvedere Avenue in Charlottetown. Program information is also available at any Access PEI location.
efficiencyPEI
69 Belvedere Ave Suite 1-B01
PO Box 2000, PE C1A 7N8
1-877-734-6336
Resources
- Find Net Zero Funding That is Right for You
- Community Energy Solutions application
- Business Energy Rebate Online Application
- Heat Pumps for Community Centres - Community Revitalization Program
- Solar Electric Rebate Program
- Multi-unit residential building efficiency program
- Energy Efficiency Help for Businesses Information Sheet