Climate Change and Environment

Building Envelope, Lighting
and Ventilation Upgrades

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The Building Envelope, Lighting and Ventilation Upgrades funding stream supports the assessment and upgrades applicable to new and existing agri-food and agri-product production and office areas and equipment that create energy savings and/or GHG reductions.

This funding stream supports assessment and upgrades that are unique to any programs offered by other provincial or federal agencies or programs.

Intake Information

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Eligible Applicants

  • primary producers
  • agri-food processors
  • agri-product processors
  • licensed commercial kitchens
  • Indigenous Government/Indigenous individuals, businesses, communities, and organizations, other Indigenous groups undertaking agricultural initiatives
  • wholesalers (food, ingredients)
  • abattoirs

Eligible Activities

  • Upgrades applicable to new and existing production and office areas and equipment that create energy savings and/or GHG reductions:
    • Exterior windows or interior windows separating temperature zones
    • HVAC systems
    • Walk-in coolers and freezers
    • Conversion of equipment motors to high efficiency/lower wattage
    • Water heater conversion/upgrades
    • Installing energy monitoring controls and equipment
    • Includes hiring professional services not available through MB Hydro to conduct energy audits, assessments, and consultations; and provide recommendations for improvements.

Project Timeline

Up to 12 months

Cost Share Funding

50 per cent government and 50 per cent applicant to a maximum contribution of $25,000 per project.

Additional Information and Documents

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Terms and Conditions Program Guide