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Now, more than ever, businesses in Ontario are looking for ways
to save costs and be more energy efficient.


That's where the SMALL BUSINESS LIGHTING Program comes in!


Under this program, qualifying businesses can get up to $1,000 (plus tax) worth in free energy efficient lighting and equipment upgrades.

You'll get easy and effortless energy efficient upgrades that will go a long way toward reducing your electricity consumption and managing your monthly electricity costs.

We supply, install, clean up and recycle – making it easy for you.  An authorized, licensed electrical contractor will make an appointment to complete your retrofit at your convenience.

HOW DOES SMALL BUSINESS LIGHTING WORK?
 
Assess Your Business

A Business Representative from your participating local electric utility 
will be contacting  stores and businesses in your area that have an electricity
demand of less than 50 kW. They’ll be offering a free energy assessment of your
lighting and water heating equipment to help identify specific opportunities for
becoming more energy efficient.


Identify Your Options

The primary focus is on lighting upgrades, but other electricity savings will also
be identified for your consideration. After the assessment, you can decide whether
or not to move forward with a retrofit. If you decide to go ahead, a signed work
order form and customer agreement will get things under way.

Install the Upgrades


Funding of up to $1,000 is provided for new energy efficient lighting and equipment
otherwise known as a retrofit (including the cost of materials and labour).
An appointment will be made for a licensed electrical contractor to come and
complete the retrofit.  There may be opportunities for further energy efficiency
retrofits above the $1,000 allowance.  Further incentives apply beyond the $1,000
in free upgrades. 

Who Can Participate?

A wide variety of businesses with an electricity demand of less than 50 kW such as
clothing stores, independent restaurants, dry cleaners, medical offices, beauty salons,
convenience stores, garages and other small retailers can participate in the
SMALL BUSINESS LIGHTING Program.

IMPORTANT: Businesses that have previously participated in
Power Savings Blitz (OM) are not eligible.


How do you know if your business has an electricity
demand of 50 kW?

If your local electric utility bill shows usage only measured in kilowatt hours (kWh),
then your annual electricity demand is likely 50 kW or less. If it shows kW or kVA,
then your business likely uses more than 50kW a year.

  Or call 416-599-9210 today!

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Info Sheet

Helps contractors and clients
understand incentives.

 

View Documents

 

Includes program worksheets, 
eligibility and participation 
agreements.


 




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