Industrial Facility Track
Get funding to implement energy efficiency and energy management solutions. Edgecom Energy’s Energy Management Platform qualifies for subsidies through the Industrial Facility Track program.
Deadline: August 30, 2024
What is Industrial Facility Track?
The Industrial Facility Track is a part of the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program, which aims to enhance energy performance, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and improve the competitiveness of Canadian industries. This track specifically offers cost-shared financial assistance to industrial facilities in Canada that are looking to implement energy efficiency and energy management solutions. The goal is to leverage collaborative opportunities and support projects that contribute to more sustainable and efficient industrial operations.
The Industrial Facility track is funded by the Canadian government as part of the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program.
Program Eligibility
Below is a list of recipients and project activities that are eligible for funding.
Eligible Recipients
Industrial facilities in the following sectors are eligible:
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Additionally, sectors that are engaged in energy-consuming processes and involve the physical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products are also eligible.
Eligible Project Activities
- Invest in energy management training
- Conduct energy assessments and audits
- Hire or retain energy managers
- Implement EMS
- Invest in energy efficiency-focused capital retrofits in existing facilities
Important Dates
Application Deadline
Application due date is August 30, 2024 (March 31, 2025 for Indigenous applicants)
Project Completion
Projects must be completed by March 2027.
Cost Eligibility
To support the implementation of project activities, certain costs are eligible for coverage. Below is a summary of eligible and ineligible costs. For a comprehensive list, please refer to the application package.
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs can include:
- Salaries and benefits of employees of the eligible recipient
- Professional services
- License fees, data purchases, certification costs, regulatory compliance and inspection costs, construction insurance, and permits
Ineligible Costs
Ineligible costs can include:
Costs incurred prior to the signature of an agreement and after March 31, 2027
New construction
Investments pertaining to fleet vehicles not used directly for an industrial process, lighting, warehouse, and building envelopes.
Funding
The program provides up to 50% of eligible activity expenditures for for-profit, and up to 100% for Indigenous recipients or not-for-profit organizations. Proposal may include one or more activities.
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