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
of cost covered for performing airtightness testing
Up to 50 percent
of cost covered for resolving air leakage issues
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Maximum of $30,000 in incentives per project ($0.50 per square foot).
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Incentives will be paid upon submission of the final airtightness testing report.
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Maximum of $15,000 in incentives per project.
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For caulking, sealing and other envelope improvements.
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.
2.
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
When staff at Woodstock Rehabilitation Clinic noticed icy floors and frigid temperatures in one corner of their building, Woodstock General Hospital partnered with BELi Labs Inc. to address air leakage issues. With financial incentives from the Enbridge Gas Commercial Airtightness Testing program, they implemented targeted air sealing to boost the comfort of doctors, staff and patients.
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 25,000 square feet or greater to be built subject to Ontario Building Code; building types include Part 3, Part 10, or Part 11. Terms and conditions apply. Visit website for details.
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These estimated savings are specific to this case. Actual savings may vary for each project. Testing applies the ASTM E3158-18 standard test method for quantifying the air leakage rate of large or multi-zone buildings. Alternative testing standards may be considered on an individual basis, subject to prior consultation with Enbridge Gas.
