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Important Key Dates:October 1, 2010: December 31, 2010: January 31, 2011: March 31, 2011: |
Please note that the Application and Payment Forms are constantly being updated. Use the latest versions below, as failure to do so will result in processing delays. Quick LinksDocuments in this box pertain to applications received by NRCan after September 1, 2008. They are based on the Terms and Conditions of the program as of September 1, 2008.
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New:The responsibility for maintaining the "List of Accepted Solar Collectors" has been transferred to the Canadian Standards Association International (CSA-I) "Verification Listing of Solar Collectors Listing Service". NRCan will not be accepting new applications for the listing of collectors. Please contact Mr. Charlie Caruana (Charlie.Caruana@csa-international.org) or Mr. Babu Patel (Babu.Patel@csa-international.org) to enquire about CSA-I's Verification Listing of Solar Collectors Collector Listing Service. |
NOTICE:For all organizations in Québec that fall under la Loi sur le ministère du Conseil exécutif (L.R.Q., chapitre M-30). l'Agence de l'efficacité énergétique du Québec (l'Agence) must be a party to the contribution agreement entered into by NRCan under the ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat program. |
Commercial Deployment Incentive
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Consultation Documents on Program Changes |
Documents received by NRCan before August 31, 2008Documents in this box pertain to applications received by NRCan before August 31, 2008. They are based on the Terms and Conditions of the program to August 31, 2008
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NEW
NRCan's support initiative for Testing and Certification has ended and no further applications will be accepted. 
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Complementary Programs |
Current Application Turn-Around Timelines
Due to the large number of applications currently being received by the program, and the resulting backlog, application processing and approval can now be expected to take a minimum of 6 weeks.
N.B.: Installation of the solar heating system cannot begin until NRCan approves the project.
Incomplete applications will take longer to process.
Projects not commissioned and signed by a certified professional who has a valid certification in Canada, by December 31, 2010 will not be eligible for an incentive.
Using the power of the sun to heat buildings and water not only helps businesses lower costs, but it reduces the amount of harmful emissions produced. The ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat program is a four-year, $36 million investment to:
- Increase the use of renewable thermal energy by industry, commercial businesses and institutions
- Boost the amount of renewable thermal energy created for these sectors
- Contribute to cleaner air by helping Canadian businesses use less fossil fuel-based energy for space and water heating in buildings across the country
The ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat program runs from April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2011. Incentives are offered to the industrial/commercial/institutional sector to install active energy-efficient solar air and/or water heating systems. Eligible projects must be completed and commissioned within the dates indicated in the contribution agreement with NRCan. Preliminary estimates suggest that, by 2011, the program will have supported installations in about 700 buildings.
In addition, pilot projects conducted with energy utilities, energy service companies and non-governmental organizations will explore ways of making solar water heating systems more accessible to Canadian homeowners. While the program will not be offering incentives directly to homeowners, these large-scale pilot projects are designed to install solar water heating systems into several thousand homes.
ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat will also help support the growing renewable energy market by:
- Supporting the development of industry standards and certification processes
- Promoting the inclusion of new technologies in building codes and provincial and municipal regulations
- Training system designers, technicians and installers
Are there financial incentives?
ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat will offer an incentive to industrial, commercial and institutional purchasers of solar heating systems. The anticipated Incentive amount is calculated as follows: Performance Factor x Incentive Rate x Area of Collector.
Who is eligible for incentives?
Businesses, industries and public institutions are eligible.
Are there terms and conditions for eligibility?
Yes, certain terms and conditions apply.
How do I apply?
To apply, please consult the guidance document, the terms and conditions and complete the solar water application form or the solar air application form.
All signed application forms must be received by Natural Resources Canada no later than October 1, 2010, and can be sent by fax (613-943-6517), by e-mail , or by mail to the following address:
ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat
Renewable and Electrical Energy Division
Natural Resources Canada
615 Booth Street, Room 150, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0E9
Want more information?
If you have questions or need additional information on the terms and conditions, please contact the ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat program by e-mail (ecoenergyrhp@nrcan.gc.ca) or by fax (613-943-6517).
To request more information on ecoACTION initiatives:
- Phone: 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232)
- TTY: 1 800 926-9105
PLEASE NOTE: ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat provides funding only for Canadian industries, businesses and institutions. If you are a homeowner interested in renewable energy technologies, please visit the following web sites.
