Business Energy Rebate Online Application
A Business Energy Rebate is offered for PEI commercial operations to become more energy efficient. Any Island business, non-profit and institutional organization, or industrial/agricultural facility can apply to efficiencyPEI for up to 50% of costs to purchase and install approved high-efficiency products and equipment in a non-residential building. Please contact efficiencyPEI for pre-approval for a rebate over $5,000.
Click the blue button below to apply online for the Business Energy Rebate.
What do I need to complete the online application?
You will be asked to provide:
- Full contact information
- Business GST/HST number
- Installation address
- Uploaded documents including:
- Copies of sales receipts, paid, dated, and outlining purchase location and model numbers for each eligible product (efficiencyPEI reserves the right to verify sales transactions)
- Completed Lighting Rebate Worksheet, if applicable
- Manufacturer Specification sheets
- Copy of electrical bill showing PEI rate code
- Payee Registration form
- Agreement to terms and conditions, as described below
New construction is not eligible for rebates. The building must have been occupied for at least 6 months.
If you have files that are larger than the upload limits, email efficiency@gov.pe.ca. Please do not email any files with personal information.
What products are approved for rebate?
Refer to the table below for a complete list of eligible products, rebate amounts and minimum requirements.
| Measure | Direct Incentive | Description | Criteria |
| Decorative lamp | $3 | Includes common decorative shaped lamps such as chandelier and candle lamps | ENERGY STAR® |
| General use lamp | $4 | Includes omnidirectional lamps such as A lamps and globes. | ENERGY STAR |
| Reflector (directional) lamp --- [Small (base size ≤ 20)] | $5 | Examples include R, BR, MR, PAR lamp shapes | ENERGY STAR |
| Reflector (directional) lamp --- [Large (base size > 20)] | $6 | Examples include R, BR, MR, PAR lamp shapes | ENERGY STAR |
| Downlight luminaire --- [400-999 lm] | $8 | Includes recessed, surface, pendant, ceiling mounted luminaires, downlight solid state retrofit kit, inseparable solid state luminaires | ENERGY STAR |
| Downlight luminaire --- [1,000-2,999 lm] | $15 | Includes recessed, surface, pendant, ceiling mounted luminaires, downlight solid state retrofit kit, inseparable solid state luminaires | ENERGY STAR |
| Downlight luminaire --- [>= 3,000 lm] | $20 | Includes recessed, surface, pendant, ceiling mounted luminaires, downlight solid state retrofit kit, inseparable solid state luminaires | ENERGY STAR |
| Low-bay luminaire --- [5,000-9,999 lm] | $30 | Includes recessed, surface, pendant, ceiling mounted luminaires, downlight solid state retrofit kit, inseparable solid state luminaires | DLC |
| 1X4 troffer | $30 | Luminaires for ambient lighting for interior commercial spaces. Includes retrofit kits | DLC |
| 2x2 troffer | $30 | Luminaires for ambient lighting for interior commercial spaces. Includes retrofit kits | DLC |
| 2X4 troffer | $40 | Luminaires for ambient lighting for interior commercial spaces. Includes retrofit kits | DLC |
| Linear ambient luminaire --- [2,500-4,999 lm] | $20 | Includes DLC category: direct linear ambient luminaires and linear ambient luminaires with indirect components. Includes retrofit kits | DLC |
| Linear ambient luminaire --- [5,000-9,999 lm] | $30 | Includes DLC category: direct linear ambient luminaires and linear ambient luminaires with indirect components. Includes retrofit kits | DLC |
| Linear replacement lamp --- [2 ft] | $2.50 | Designed to replace T8/T12/T5 fluorescent lamps | DLC |
| Linear replacement lamp --- [4 ft] | $4 | Designed to replace T8/T12/T5 fluorescent lamps | DLC |
| Full-cutoff wall-mounted area luminaire --- [300-1,999 lm] | $15 | Includes retrofit kits | DLC |
| Full-cutoff wall-mounted area luminaire --- [2,000-4,999 lm] | $30 | Includes retrofit kits | DLC |
| Full-cutoff wall-mounted area luminaire --- [5,000-14,999 lm] | $60 | Includes retrofit kits | DLC |
| Flood and spot luminaires --- [1,000-4,999 lm] | $40 | Includes landscape, accent and architectural types. Includes retrofit kits | DLC |
| Flood and spot luminaires --- [5,000-14,999 lm] | $100 | Includes landscape, accent and architectural types. Includes retrofit kits | DLC |
| Flood and spot luminaires --- [15,000-29,000 lm] | $200 | Includes landscape, accent and architectural types. Includes retrofit kits | DLC |
| Occupancy sensor - wall-switch or fixture mounted | $25 | For use with LED or fluorescent systems. The use of a program start ballast is recommended for fluorescent systems | |
| $60 | For use with LED or fluorescent systems. The use of a program start ballast is recommended for fluorescent systems | ||
| Occupancy sensor - exterior | $10 | Fixture must automatically shut off during the day by using a timer, photo-sensor or similar technology. For use with LED or fluorescent systems. The use of a program start ballast is recommended for fluorescent systems | |
| Track or mono-point directional luminaires | $15 | Includes ceiling-mounted tracks or fixed single head. Replacement lamps not eligible (such as PAR38) | DLC |
| Indoor High bay luminaire – [10,000 – 19,999 lm] | $130 | Project replacing existing fluorescent lighting may not be eligible | DLC |
| Indoor High bay luminaire - [20,000 – 39,999 lm] | $200 | Project replacing existing fluorescent lighting may not be eligible | DLC |
| Indoor High bay luminaire - [40,000 – 54,999 lm] | $400 | Project replacing existing fluorescent lighting may not be eligible | DLC |
| Indoor High bay other | $130.00 | Project replacing existing fluorescent lighting may not be eligible | DLC |
| LED replacement lamps for HID lamps [5,000-9,999 lm] | $40 | Projects replacing HID lamps only. Roadway lighting not eligible | DLC |
| Indoor Refrigerated case luminaire | $6.00 | Includes both horizontal and vertical lighting installed in refrigerator or freezer case | DLC |
| Outdoor Pole/arm mounted area luminaire - [5,000 – 9,999 lm] | $60> | Includes retrofit kits. Roadway lighting not eligible | DLC |
| Outdoor Pole/arm mounted area luminaire - [10,000 – 24,999 lm] | $160 | Includes retrofit kits. Roadway lighting not eligible | DL |
| Outdoor Case lighting for sign retrofit applications | $10 | Minimum three year warranty. Minimum 60 lumens per watt. Undergone IES testing (LM-79 and LM-80 or equivalent) | |
| Lighting Controls - Daylight Controls | $10 | System commissioning is strongly recommended to ensure maximum energy savings. For use with LED or fluorescent systems | |
| Air Source HP - Small capacity heat pump | $600 | Minisplit Air Source Heat Pumps | ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2020 - EER ≥ 12.5 SEER ≥ 20.0 HSPF ≥ 10.0 (zone 4) |
| PTHP - tier 1 and tier 2 | $350 | Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps | <11,000 BTU/h - HSPF: 9.3 (zone 4) COP 2.7; ≥11,000 BTU/h - HSPF: 7.6 (zone 4) COP: 2.5 |
| Open to Closed Cooler Conversion | $25 | Open multi-deck coolers that are replaced by doored units are eligible for this rebate. New construction projects are not eligible. | |
| ECM for walk-in cooler | $180 | Minimum nameplate hp of 1/20 | |
| ECM for standalone retail cooler | $60 | Minimum nameplate hp of 1/100 | |
| Door frame heater controls | $80 | Humidity based heater controls that limit heater operation to periods of high relative humidity (when condensation is likely to form) are eligible for rebates. | Humidity or conductivity based controls |
Where can I find a list of contractors that offer business energy rebates?
View the list of contractors that offer business energy rebates. You can search for a contractor by name or by the service they provide or you can view a list of contractors by county or by program by selecting an option from the "County" and "Program" fields.