4 Reasons Why You Should Take Advantage of Energy Rebates
Are you a commercial grower, greenhouse operator, or licensed producer in Canada? If so, you could be leaving serious savings on the table. Energy rebate programs are available across the country for almost any growing setup. Still unsure whether energy rebates are worth it or if your facility qualifies? Let’s break it down.
1. Cut Costs on Upgrades
Upgrading a facility is expensive and often times comes with hesitation. New equipment comes with new learning curves and stretched budgets. Energy Rebates help ease that burden by offsetting upfront costs, making it easier to invest in the technology your grow needs today.
Want to see how this plays out in real numbers? Check out this interactive rebate scenario built on real Ontario savings data.
2. Improve Profit Margins
The benefits of energy rebates don’t stop at purchase. Energy-efficient systems lower utility bills, shorten payback periods, and create more capital to reinvest into production, staff, or facility expansion.
From the Ontario interactive scenario above:
- A grower replacing 100 HPS DE (1000W) fixtures with 100 Aelius REDDs saves $13,140 annually (at $0.10/kWh).
- That’s a 30% reduction in energy use and a 53-month payback period for the LED upgrade.
With the upfront cost reduced and energy bills cut, growers see longer periods of pure profit without compromising crop performance.
3. Stay Competitive in a Tight Market
The cultivation industry evolves quickly, and efficiency is no longer optional, it’s expected. Energy Rebates allow you to modernize at a reduced cost, keeping you on par (or ahead) of competitors.
But don’t wait! Once government or utility program funding is maxed out, the opportunity disappears.
4. Support Sustainability and the Environment
Energy Rebates aren’t just about saving money, they’re also about saving resources. By upgrading to energy-efficient technology, you’re lowering your facility’s carbon footprint, reducing strain on the power grid, and contributing to a greener future for the industry. For executives and growers alike, this means meeting sustainability goals while showing leadership in responsible and ethical cultivation.
It’s Not Just a Want, It’s a Need
Ignoring energy rebates is like leaving money on the table. In a market where efficiency and profitability can determine whether a facility thrives or struggles, leveraging every available advantage is essential.
The Aelius Rebate Kick-Back Program
For a Limited Time: Extra Incentives. Zero Nonsense.
Aelius LED is proud to launch the Rebate Kick-Back Program tailored for Canadian cultivators in British Columbia and Ontario. For a limited 3-month window, we’re putting our money where our mouth is: helping growers capitalize on available hydro rebate programs and rewarding them with an exclusive Aelius kick-back of up to 10% of the rebate value per rebated fixture.
Why Now?
Hydro rebate programs from BC Hydro, FortisBC, and Save on Energy won’t last forever – and neither will this opportunity. Kick-backs are uncapped, but the clock is ticking.
The Kick-Back, Your Way
This isn’t just another cash grab- it’s a strategic value-add. You choose how you want your kick-back:
- Cash in hand
- Future Aelius LED credit
- Additional fixtures
- Even pass the value to your growers.
Yes, you decide who gets the benefit. We’re not sprinkling discounts randomly, we’re giving partners the power to deliver real, justifiable value to growers, the staff or your bottom line. And just to be clear — this program is Aelius-only. No bundling. No dilution. We are simply passing our savings down to the end user as we always have.
How do I apply for these Rebate Programs?
We’ll break down the step-by-step process for you. Simply fill out the form below to see if you qualify for a rebate program, and our team will follow up to determine the best fit for your facility.
Want to learn more about energy rebate programs across Canada? Explore our blog, where we highlight rebate opportunities available in each province.
