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Saving Energy and Money as a Small Business

Small business ownership is stressful, but we are here to help your business. We’re a proud community partner and we want to help your business enjoy all of the benefits of improved energy efficiency and lowered electricity costs.

We also encourage you to learn more about when, how, and where you’re using electricity by signing up for My Account. Through our online portal, you can see when you’re using the most electricity and compare your use over days, weeks, and months to help develop new habits to save you money.

If you’re a resident of Kitchener or Wilmot, sign up for My Account here.

If you’re a resident of Waterloo, Wellesley, or Woolwich, sign up for My Account here.

How can we best help you?

Are There Any Programs Available to Help My Business Lower its Electricity Consumption?

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As a small business owner, there are many things you can do to lower your energy consumption and save money every day. Please use this list of tips and tools to make your business as efficient as possible.

Small Business Program

This program is designed to help small businesses across Ontario make no-cost equipment improvements to lower their energy consumption. Your business can receive up to $3,000 towards lighting upgrades and $2,500 towards non-lighting equipment upgrades.

To see if you’re eligible and to enroll in the Small Business Program Perks, visit the program webpage.

Participants in Peak Perks save with their smart thermostats by participating in brief, time-limited thermostat adjustments during periods of peak electricity demand that can occur on the hottest summer days. 

  • Peak Perks events will occur only on weekdays for up to three hours during periods of peak demand for electricity. Events will not take place on weekends or holidays.
  • Events can occur up to 10 times between June and September. 
  • Prior to an event, your thermostat may be adjusted down slightly to pre-cool your home or business so that you remain comfortable while an event is taking place.
  • During an event, your thermostat will be automatically adjusted between two to four degrees Celsius to reduce your home’s energy consumption.
  • You are always in control – you will be notified when an event occurs and can opt out at any time during an event from your thermostat provider’s mobile app, or by simply adjusting your smart thermostat back to your desired comfort level.
  • Once an event ends, your thermostat will return to its original temperature setting. 

Participants receive a $75 electronic prepaid Mastercard when they enroll in Peak Perks. You’ll also receive a $20 electronic prepaid Mastercard for each additional year you remain enrolled, beginning in 2024.*

* Program participants who enrolled by September 30, 2024 will receive their $20 incentive for continued enrollment in 2025.

To see if you’re eligible and to enroll in Peak Perks, visit the program webpage. click here!

The program is now accepting applicants. Enroll today.

Receive upfront discounts from participating distributors on the purchase of energy-efficient lighting products that will help to lower your business’s energy consumption, improve your bottom line and transform your space.

  1. Visit a participating distributor/dealer.
  2. Purchase your eligible lighting equipment and provide your installation address and business name at checkout.
  3. Your participating distributor/dealer will apply your discount – no paperwork required.

To find a participating distributor, visit the program website.

Through the Retrofit Program, your business can receive an incentive for the completion of several energy-efficient upgrades in lighting, heating, cooling and ventilation, manufacturing/process equipment and other equipment. Receiving the benefits of this program has never been easier and we’re here to help! Allow our experts to help you identify possible projects, and work with you through the application and approval process to ensure you’re receiving the maximum benefit of the program.

Visit the program website for full program details.

Money-Saving Tips and Resources

As your partner in energy efficiency, we have put together a list of tools, tips and resources that can help your small business save money by managing its energy consumption.

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  • Save on Energy’s Small Business Resources page provides tips and tools for saving money regardless of the type of small business you may be. From restaurants to small offices, learn how you can maximize savings through simple changes to your lighting, refrigeration, heating and cooling and more.
  • Small Business Case Studies can help you learn what programs might be the right fit for you by reading about similar businesses that met their efficiency goals through programs and rebates.

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