Working on a multi-residential or commercial building? The Enbridge Gas Commercial Airtightness program provides builders and developers up to $45,000 to identify, address and resolve potential air leakage issues—helping them avoid difficult and costly corrections before new construction buildings are occupied.
Airtightness testing incentive
Implementation incentive
Up to 80 percent
Up to 50 percent
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Maximum of $30,000 in incentives per project.
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Incentives will be paid upon submission of the final airtightness testing report.
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For caulking, sealing and other envelope improvements.
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Maximum of $15,000 in incentives per project.
The benefits add up
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Lower operating costs over the lifetime of the building
Avoid envelope deficiencies that increase overall energy consumption and costs to customers.
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More sustainable and resilient
Airtight buildings have a lower carbon footprint and are more resistant to extreme weather.
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Enhanced occupant well-being and comfort
Reducing air leaks is critical to ensuring healthy indoor air and control of heating and cooling loads.
Success Story
Dogwood Suites is a 35,157 sq. ft. mixed-use building in Simcoe, Ont., with 51 affordable and market-rate rental apartments. By performing building envelope airtightness testing as part of the Enbridge Gas Commercial Airtightness Testing program, they were able to significantly reduce air leakage and annual heating loads.
HST is not applicable and will not be added to incentive payments. To qualify for the program, buildings must be located in the Enbridge Gas service area. Commercial or multi-residential new construction projects to be built subject to Ontario Building Code; building types include Part 3, Part 10 or Part 11. Project enclosure must be in a state to perform airtightness testing starting in 2024. Terms and conditions apply. Visit website for details.
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Based on estimated savings identified by Evergreen Consulting Inc. Reductions are in comparison to the Toronto Green Standard target of 2.0 lps/m2 @ 75 Pa.
