Energy efficiency measures for a retail space – Business

Program update

Please note that, following the online update of the Efficient Solutions Program on October 7, 2024, the financial assistance listed for the examples of projects below are no longer current and will be revised in the weeks to come.

Type of project

Existing installation

Description

Installation:

High efficiency mini-split heat pumps
Triple-glazed windows
Electronic programmable thermostats
LED light fixtures from the DLC Premium list
LED retrofit kits from the DLC Premium list

Total
financial assistance $12,620

Project details

Measures implemented	Financial assistance
Installation of two 21,600 btu/h high efficiency mini‑split heat pumps for the sales area	$7,255
Installation of a 11,000 btu/h high efficiency mini‑split heat pump for the storage area	$1,850
Installation of 10 m² of triple-glazed windows, U = 1.60 W/m²*°C	$140
Installation of electronic programmable thermostats	$115
Installation of 75 LED light fixtures (4,600 lumens) from the DLC Premium list for the entire space (assistance of $42.50/fixture)	$3,185
Installation of 10 LED retrofit kits (4,400 lumens) from the DLC Premium list for the sign (assistance of $7.50/kit)	$75
Total	$12,620*

*Figures are rounded.

Benefits of the measures and program

Heating :
- Reduction in heating needs due to the improved efficiency of the thermal envelope
- Reduction in heating needs due to the lower set temperatures when the space is unoccupied
- Reduction in heating needs with the installation of heat pumps
Lighting :
- Guaranteed energy efficiency of LED fixtures qualified by DesignLights Consortium
- Up to 48% less electricity used with the installation of DLC Premium light fixtures compared with the market benchmark