Program Description:

The Commercial Incentive Program provides $500,000 for conservation upgrades and $500,000 for renewable energy projects, targeting commercial buildings in Medicine Hat. This program complements the City's existing Residential Incentive Program.

The funding limit is $50,000 per applicant / organization. The program is available to existing or new buildings.

The term 'commercial' encompasses all buildings ineligible under the federal ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes Program:

1) non-residential buildings, and

2) residential buildings with a footprint greater than 600 m2 or greater than three stories

Available Incentives:

• CONSERVATION UPGRADE INCENTIVE – 10% of the final installed cost of:

• Energy Star equipment: heating equipment, cooling equipment, windows, etc.
• building envelope improvements: insulation, vapour barrier, air sealing, etc.

• RENEWABLE ENERGY INCENTIVE – 50% of the final installed cost of:

• renewable solar heating systems: water and air
• renewable electricity systems: solar photovoltaic and wind power
  
  
• ENERGY AUDIT - 50% of the audit cost which can include:

• a full building energy audit, or
• a focused specific energy analysis of a particular component of the building

An energy audit is not required for either incentive; however, we recommend one to fully understand the payback and economic factors involved.

View the Commercial Auditor List for some local engineering firms that you can contact to have one completed.

Energy Conservation Seminar:

Participation in our free Energy Conservation Seminar is mandatory for all applicants. Register to attend in person or view online.

Renewable Energy Requirements:

• FOR ALL SOLAR APPLICATIONS:

• do a Solar Self Assessment - understand if your proposed location might be suitable
• contact a Solar Installer for a cost quote and to understand your projected annual savings

• FOR SOLAR HOT WATER HEATING:

• complete the required Solar Hot Water Commissioning Report

• FOR SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC AND WIND POWER:

• Review the Interconnection Guidelines and electric permit required

Steps to Follow:

1. Download, review, and fill out our Commercial Incentive Application Form.

2. Obtain your estimates. After doing so, submit your application along with photocopies of the quoted estimates.

Mail:	Commercial Incentive Program Environment Department 2172 Brier Park Place NW Medicine Hat, AB T1C 1S6
Fax:	403.502.8061
Email:	conserve@medicinehat.ca

3. You will be notified of your application approval within 1 week. Funds will be held in reserve for your project.

4. Proceed with your project after receiving confirmation of your application.  Ensure that the proper approvals are obtained from the City Planning Department (403.529.8207).

5. Upon completion of your project, submit photocopies of your receipts, approvals and reports.

6. Prior to payment, all final applications are subject to an on-site confirmation by the Environment Department.  Afterwards, your funding cheque will be mailed within 3 weeks.

7. Thank you for participating and congratulations on completing your HAT Smart project!

CONTACT:
Energy Conservation Coordinator
403.525.8823
conserve@medicinehat.ca