Enbridge Gas Energy Assessment Incentive: 50% of Audit Costs, up to $20,000

Enbridge Gas Energy Assessments and Meters incentive

Enbridge Gas pays up to 50% of the eligible cost of an energy assessment for gas-heated commercial buildings, to a maximum of $6,000, $10,000 or $20,000 depending on how much gas the building uses each year. Heating, ventilation and controls audits (at least ASHRAE (the widely accepted industry standard) Level 2), air balancing, benchmarking, thermal surveys and steam trap audits qualify.

The audit that finds your gas savings can be half paid for by the gas utility, if it is approved before the work starts.

Reviewed by Adam Polakow, Managing Director · Checked October 27, 2026

How much Enbridge pays

Annual gas use	Share of eligible cost	Maximum
100,000 to 300,000 m³	Up to 50%	$6,000
300,000 m³ to 10 million m³	Up to 50%	$10,000
Over 10 million m³	Up to 50%	$20,000

2026 program terms, checked November 2026.

What qualifies

Heating, ventilation and controls audits

At ASHRAE Level 2 or higher: a measure-by-measure list of gas savings, costs and paybacks. Our Level 2 audit.

Air balancing

Measuring and correcting airflow so ventilation matches what the building needs, not what it was set to years ago.

Benchmarking and thermal surveys

How the building compares with its peers, and infrared imaging that shows where heat escapes.

Steam trap audits and meters

Steam trap surveys for steam systems; gas, steam and hot water meters for institutional customers.

The order that keeps the money

Confirm eligibility with Enbridge before the audit is booked. We prepare the scope and quote Enbridge needs.
Pre-approval from Enbridge Gas.
The assessment, carried out by us on site.
Submit the report and invoice; Enbridge pays its share.
Act on the findings with Custom Retrofit or Prescriptive incentives for the measures the audit recommends.

Sources: Enbridge Gas: Audits, studies and assessments. Program details change; we confirm current rules before you commit.

Common questions

How much does Enbridge pay toward an energy audit?

Up to 50% of eligible costs. The maximum depends on annual gas use: $6,000 for 100,000 to 300,000 cubic metres, $10,000 for 300,000 to 10 million, and $20,000 above 10 million cubic metres a year (2026 program terms).

Which assessments qualify?

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning and controls audits at ASHRAE Level 2 or higher, facility air balancing, energy benchmarking, thermal (infrared) surveys and steam trap audits. Gas, steam and hot water meters qualify for institutional customers.

Do I need approval first?

Yes. The assessment must be pre-approved by Enbridge Gas, usually through an Enbridge Energy Solutions Advisor, before the work begins.

What happens after the audit?

The measures it recommends can then qualify for Enbridge Custom Retrofit or Prescriptive incentives, Save on Energy incentives for electricity measures and, in Toronto, City Energy Retrofit Loans.