National Incentive Programs

Natural Resources Canada: New Buildings Program
This program contains information on the Commercial Building Incentive Program (CBIP) and the Industrial Building Incentive Program (IBIP).

CBIP:

Natural Resources Canada's Commercial Building Incentive Program (CBIP) offers a financial incentive for the incorporation of energy efficiency features in new commercial/institutional building designs. The objective of this new incentive is to encourage energy-efficient design practices and to bring about lasting changes in the Canadian building design and construction industry. A financial incentive of up to $60,000 will be awarded to building owners whose designs meet CBIP requirements. The program requirements are based on two documents: the Model National Energy Code for Buildings and CBIP Technical Guide. An eligible building design must demonstrate a reduction in energy use by at least 25% when compared to the requirements of the MNECB. The duration of the program will be from April 1, 1998, to March 31, 2007.

IBIP:

The Industrial Building Incentive Program (IBIP) extends the precepts of the Commercial Building Incentive Program (CBIP) to the industrial sector.  IBIP encourages energy efficiency in the designs of industrial buildings by fostering the integration of industrial building design and process design.  To help offset incremental design costs, IBIP offers an incentive of up to $80,000 to Industrial Innovators that are building new industrial buildings.  Designs will be assessed against a reference generated from the Model National Energy Code for Buildings (MNECB).  The incentive is based on the difference between the simulated annual energy savings of the proposed design and the annual energy costs of the reference building, with credit provided for improvements in process energy use that affect the building.  The applicant must be Industrial Energy Innovators, with the building’s permit drawn after April 1, 2002. The program continues until March 31, 2006

Federal House in Order

The Federal House in Order (FHIO) initiative is the Government of Canada's plan for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within its own operations in line with Action Plan 2000 on Climate Change (AP2000)

Natural Resources Canada: Buildings Group

Buildings Group staff are working with Canada’s building industry to develop a new generation of technologies which improve energy efficiency, indoor air quality, durability and comfort while facilitating environmentally responsible design, construction, renovation and operation of residential and commercial buildings.

Initiatives include green buildings, eco-efficient houses, the international Super E^TM house, simulation software and tools, distributed power, and passive solar and related technologies such as windows, daylighting, building systems and indoor environment.

Natural Resources Canada: Canmet

The CANMET Energy Technology Centre (CETC) is one of the main research and development arms of Natural Resources Canada. CETC develops and delivers knowledge- and technology-based programs for the sustainable production and use of Canada's energy supply.

CETC works in partnership with other federal, provincial, territorial and municipal government departments and agencies; industry; universities; utilities; associations; and a wide variety of private sector companies across Canada.

Federal Buildings Initiative

Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency offers the FBI to help federal departments and agencies reduce energy and water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Energy efficient facilities are important: they are good for the environment, promote healthy workplaces for employees, boost productivity and save taxpayers' money.

The FBI's job is to promote private-public sector partnerships to plan and implement cost-effective facility upgrades and retrofits. Other levels of government, institutions and private-sector firms also draw on the FBI's experience for help in designing their own energy efficiency programs.

Through the FBI, thousands of federal buildings have already been upgraded, saving millions of dollars and reducing the risks related to climate change.

Canadian Industry Program for Energy Innovation

The Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC) is a unique industry-government partnership that is committed to promoting and encouraging energy efficiency improvements and reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through voluntary action across Canada's industrial sectors. Sponsored by NRCan, CIPEC is made up of 25 sector task forces that involve more than 45 trade associations.

Energy Innovators Initiative

Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) wants to help your organization lower energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. The Energy Innovators Initiative (EII) encourages commercial businesses and public institutions to invest in existing buildings. After you join, an EII staff person is assigned to work with you to deliver financial and other assistance.

Renewable Energy Deployment Initiative

The Renewable and Electrical Energy Division, promotes the development of a sustainable renewable energy industry in Canada. The division promotes investments in renewable energy systems for heating and cooling and provides information on renewable energy technologies. It also provides analysis and advice to the Minister on electricity issues in Canada. By strengthening markets for the renewable energy industry, the programs will contribute to greenhouse gas reductions, as well as job creation and export sales.
NRCan delivers several initiatives to encourage the development and use of emerging renewable energy sources and technologies, among them are Renewable Energy Deployment Initiative (REDI), Wind Power Production Incentive (WPPI), Market Incentive Program (MIP) For Distributors of Emerging Renewable Electricity Sources and Government Purchases of Green Power.

Provincial Incentive Programs

Province of Alberta

On this website, you will find information about Alberta Environment's approach to pollution prevention, how these ideas can be incorporated into an environmental management system, components of a pollution prevention plan, and Alberta's involvement in pollution prevention initiatives.

Municipal Incentive Programs

Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Green Municipal Funds

All municipalities, large and small, can benefit from the financial services and technical expertise of the Green Municipal Funds. The Funds consist of a $250-million endowment from the federal government and are designed to remove investment barriers to green municipal infrastructure, such as real or perceived risks and higher capital costs. The Funds’ priorities are to cut greenhouse gas emissions, to improve local air, water and soil quality, and to promote renewable energy.

City of Winnipeg

The City of Winnipeg is committed to becoming a leader in municipal environmental and sustainable development issues. This commitment has been reflected through the number of unique and innovative study projects that City departments are currently undertaking. Many of these projects will result in providing valuable information to decision-makers on activities and processes that the City can undertake to improve environmental quality.

EcoVille

This is a website for Manitobans that are looking for information about waste reduction and management. This site gives lots of useful information and was built as a project from the government in Manitoba.

City of Toronto

The Better Buildings Program was developed to help reduce the effect of Toronto's buildings on the environment. There are several programs that they have started including an office building program and a commercial building program.