Religious Buildings Initiative

Energy consumption in religious facilities is directly related to the range of activities that take place within the facility. Community programs, day care operations and attached residences can add significantly to energy costs. This Power Smart initiative is designed to provide religious facilities with information, expertise, and financial support to reduce their energy costs.

Energy efficient practices and improved operational efficiencies are powerful tools in lowering energy costs. By improving the energy efficiency of building and designing new structures to Power Smart standards, long-term solutions to energy costs can be achieved.

The initiative offers a benchmark audit that compares your facility to other similar facilities, and a low-interest loan to assist customers in carrying out the recommendations identified in the building assessments.

All religious buildings are eligible to apply for Power Smart for Business commercial incentive programs. To qualify for financial incentives, each project must be pre-approved by Manitoba Hydro prior to any equipment or materials being purchased or installed.

Contact Power Smart for Business for more details and information on how to take part.