The Rental Owners Rebate Program provides financial incentives to help residential property owners, non-profit organizations and government agencies complete energy-efficient upgrades in residential rental dwellings across New Brunswick.
Renters often pay their own energy bills but do not control building upgrades. This program helps close that gap by supporting property owners in making improvements to lower energy costs, increase comfort, and improve long-term building performance.
Yes. Individual property owners with year-round residential rental dwellings in New Brunswick are eligible to apply, as long as the dwellings meet all program requirements.
The program is open to residential property owners (individuals, corporations, non-profits, or Government). To read more on eligibility, see our program guidelines.
No. Renters cannot apply directly, but they may still benefit from the program. Energy-efficient upgrades can reduce energy consumption, help lower monthly utility bills, improve indoor comfort, and support healthier living environments. Renters can request an Energy Savings Kit with simple, easy-to-use products designed to help lower energy use. To order your free kit, visit Energy Savings Kit Program.
An eligible rental dwelling is a residential dwelling such as rental houses and apartments (including self-contained basement apartments), duplexes, triplexes, and four-plexes, larger apartment buildings and multi-unit complexes, dwellings in Special Care Homes or Memory Care Homes, group homes, and non-medical senior care homes providing assisted or independent living. Residential spaces within mixed-use buildings also qualify.
Short-term rentals including Airbnb-style accommodations, hotels, and motels, vacation homes and condominiums are not eligible. For full details on eligible and non-eligible rental properties, please refer to our Program Guidelines.
No. Each eligible upgrade can only receive one incentive across all SaveEnergyNB programs.
Yes. Mixed-use buildings including those with commercial spaces or shared common areas such as commercial kitchens are eligible. Each portion of the building must apply to the appropriate program based on the type of upgrade.
For example, a commercial kitchen may qualify under the Business Rebate Program, while upgrades to the residential rental dwellings may qualify under the Rental Units Program. A mixed-use building can participate in multiple programs as long as each upgrade meets the requirements of the respective program.
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SaveEnergyNB recommends obtaining quotes from at least three different contractors, so you can compare pricing and choose the option that works best for you. You are only required to submit one quote, from the contractor you would like to use.
You may send the quote in any format, as long as it is legible. This can include a Word document, PDF, JPEG image, or similar file type.
Yes. You may complete the work yourself or by a qualified contractor. All work must still meet program requirements and comply with local building codes and permit regulations.
If you choose to do the work yourself, you are required to provide receipts for all materials purchased.
SaveEnergyNB reserves the right to inspect completed upgrades before or after incentives are paid. A third-party evaluator may also conduct follow-up site visits for program evaluation purposes.
No. An energy audit is not required to participate in this program.
If you need an audit for another program or would like guidance on which upgrades to pursue, please contact us. We can help direct you to the appropriate program at SaveEnergyNB.
Please keep copies of all final, paid invoices for completed work. Invoices must clearly describe the work performed, list any materials used (if applicable), and show proof of payment.
If insulation work was completed, be sure to take photos before and after the upgrade installation as evidence of the work.