Administered by Government of Newfoundland & Labrador · Last verified: July 2026
takeCHARGE, the joint conservation program of Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, gives commercial customers rebates of up to $50,000 for energy-saving upgrades to heating and cooling, refrigeration, lighting, and controls. It has prescriptive, custom energy, and custom demand components, and also funds half the cost of an energy audit or feasibility study up to $3,000. The program suits any business in the province cutting its energy use.
Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
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Check my eligibilitytakeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program (Newfoundland and Labrador) is generally open to incorporated, self-employed, partnership businesses, in Newfoundland & Labrador. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is Up to $50,000 in rebates; 50% of audit cost to $3,000. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Confirm you are a commercial electricity customer in the province 2. Identify eligible upgrades or an audit 3. Apply to takeCHARGE before purchasing major equipment 4. Complete the upgrade or audit 5. Submit for the rebate
Ongoing.
Repayable term loans at Bank of Canada rate + 0.5%; equity available in some cases
INCENTIVECustomized loans and advances toward strategic investment costs (case by case)
INCENTIVELoans up to $750,000; non-repayable ABFP contributions up to 40% of expansion costs