IESO Grid Innovation Fund – Up to $500k for Indoor Agriculture Projects

IESO Grid Innovation Fund – Up to $500k for Indoor Agriculture Projects

Indoor farming is taking off in Ontario, Canada as a whole – in businesses, remote communities, cities with harsh climates, even in homes. It’s not just a greenhouse model; these plants are often grown without soil and in climate-controlled environments. While indoor agriculture reduces the amount of water and energy that goes into agriculture production,…

IESO Conservation Fund: How to Qualify for Energy Management Grants

IESO Conservation Fund: How to Qualify for Energy Management Grants

The IESO Conservation Fund is an Ontario government funding program that helps businesses better manage and reduce electricity consumption through innovative projects. This includes, but is not limited to, the development and piloting of energy conservation programs, tools, training, and technologies. Interested parties can apply for funding during one of the program’s scheduled intake periods;…

How to Use “Save on Energy” Business Electricity Rebates

How to Use “Save on Energy” Business Electricity Rebates

The Save on Energy program is an energy efficiency and conservation program provided through the Government of Ontario and the province’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). Programs offered through the Save on Energy program support both businesses and homeowners, however, few businesses are aware of the range of incentives available. This is a missed opportunity…

Small Business Grants Ontario: IESO Conservation Fund FAQs

Small Business Grants Ontario: IESO Conservation Fund FAQs

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) offers small business grants in Ontario for research and conservation projects that aim to reduce the demand for electricity through the IESO Conservation Fund. Below we have compiled a list of FAQs, for more information scroll to the bottom of this page for links to an overview, eligibility criteria, and program…

IESO Conservation Fund:  Grant Funding for Business Eligibility

IESO Conservation Fund: Grant Funding for Business Eligibility

In a bid to create a culture of conservation across the province, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) offers business grants in Ontario research and conservation projects that aim to effectively reduce and manage demand for electricity. The IESO Conservation Fund thus provides financial support to businesses that take on new and innovative electricity conservation initiatives that will help…

Business Grants Ontario:  IESO Conservation Fund Overview

Business Grants Ontario: IESO Conservation Fund Overview

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is responsible for coordinating province-wide conservation efforts, planning the electricity system for the long term, and contracting for clean electricity resources. Their goal is to transform Ontario’s electricity system by helping to reduce energy use, maintain reliability, and establish a clean, modern and cost-effective power grid for a sustainable future.   As…

IESO Conservation Fund – Canadian Business Grants for Innovation and Conservation

The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) provides consultation and funding for small business research and conservation projects that look to effectively reduce and manage demand for electricity.The IESO Conservation Fund is part of the organization’s overall commitment to helping Ontario reach its long-term targets for reductions in peak electricity and industrial energy demands. Canadian Funding for Small…