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Commercial CoolSaver Program

If your building is located in York Region and has one or more air conditioning systems, sign up now for a free rooftop unit (RTU), air conditioning (A/C) or heat pump (H/P) tune-up and get instant discounts on energy-saving HVAC equipment.

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Lower your utility bills with the Commercial CoolSaver program

Maximize your savings and efficiency with our Commercial CoolSaver program, delivered in collaboration with Alectra Utilities. Eligible businesses in York Region can receive free RTU or A/C or H/P tune-ups for HVAC systems - plus exclusive instant discounts on a variety of high efficiency upgrades.

Free tune-ups include airflow correction, air filter cleaning or replacement, digital refrigerant analysis, and cleaning of indoor blower, evaporator coils and condenser coils.

Program benefits:

  • Free, state-of-the art A/C tune-ups for HVAC systems (up to $800)
  • Instant discounts available for refrigerant, belts, controls, fans and other energy-efficiency upgrades
  • Reduced energy and maintenance costs
  • Improved comfort and indoor air quality
  • Longer-lasting, better-working cooling equipment
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This program is delivered in collaboration with Alectra Utilities.

Why is the tune-up free?

York Region has been selected as an area with identified electricity needs. An A/C or H/P tune-up will help your business reduce its electricity consumption and save on electricity costs.

How to get started

STEP 1:

Fill out the online registration form to confirm your eligibility.

STEP 2:

Connect with an authorized contractor to schedule your appointment.

STEP 3:

Complete your FREE and/or discounted upgrade or service.

 

Need help? Call 1-888-365-9363

Eligibility

To qualify, participants must:

  • Be a commercial customer of Alectra Utilities in York Region
  • Own, operate, rent or lease a facility in York Region where the measure(s) will be installed/serviced
  • Have a cooling unit that is over a year old and in working condition
  • Have a postal code with the first three digits as one of the following:
    L3L, L3P, L3R, L3S, L3T, L4B, L4C, L4E, L4G, L4H, L4J, L4K, L4L, L4S, L6A, L6B, L6C, L6E, L6G, L7B
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Available instant incentives

Upgrade Incentives

Air Conditioner or Heat Pump Tune-up (<= 5 tons to > 15 tons)
A tune-up will boost the cooling performance and efficiency of your system after thorough assessment, cleaning and implementation of any recommended adjustments.

What does a tune-up include?
The tune-up includes an assessment of your RTU or heat pump system, as well as a reading related to performance and efficiency. Includes airflow correction, air filter cleaning or replacement, digital refrigerant analysis, and cleaning of indoor blower, evaporator coils and condenser coils.

FREE
(Up to $800 value)

Refrigerant charge adjustment (RCA)
The RCA adds a refrigerant top-up when low refrigerant is identified during the tune-up. The tune-up is free, and the incentive for the RCA is an instant discount. RCA discounts depend on the size of the unit.

Units <= 5 tons

$100

Units > 5 to <= 15 tons

$150

Units > 15 tons

$240

Demand controlled ventilation (DCV)
The DCV system automatically adjusts fresh air flow based on real-time conditions inside your space. Using sensors to monitor air quality—especially carbon dioxide levels—it ensures the right amount of ventilation for comfort and health. The system responds to the number of people in the room and their ventilation needs, helping maintain clean, healthy indoor air while improving energy efficiency.

$18/ton of cooling

Advanced rooftop controls (>= 3.0 tons to < 19.9 tons)
The advanced RTU controls measure installs demand-control ventilation with supply-fan speed control via a variable-frequency drive to a single-zone, packaged HVAC unit with a functioning integrated economizer already installed.

RTU cooling capacity:

Units >= 3 to < 5.4 tons

$250/advanced RTU controls

Units >= 5.4 to < 11.4 tons

$775/advanced RTU controls

Units >= 11.4 to < 19.9 tons

$1,450/advanced RTU controls

Electronically commutated motor (ECM) for supply fan (< 1 HP)
Replacement of fan motor in an existing fan-powered variable air volume (VAV) unit with electronically commutated motors (ECMs).

$600

ECM for supply fan (variable air volume < 1,000 CFM)
New fan-powered VAV units equipped with brushless DC fan motors or ECMs for replacement within an existing building.

$250

Notched belt for HVAC systems
Discount applied when replacing a smooth belt. Compared to smooth belts, notched belts are 5% more efficient.

Notched belt >= 2 to <= 5 HP

$25

Notched belt > 10 to <= 25 HP

$54

Notched belt >= 25 to <= 50 HP

$125

Notched belt > 5 to <= 10 HP

$270

Notched belt > 50 to <= 75 HP

$450

Synchronous belt for HVAC systems
Discount applicable if replacing a smooth belt. Compared to smooth belts, synchronous belts are 2% more efficient.

Synchronous belt >= 2 to <= 5 HP

$60

Synchronous belt > 5 to <= 10 HP

$130

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Frequently asked questions

Program documents

Check out the residential CoolSaver program to see if your home is eligible for a free A/C tune-up or instant discounts on variable-speed pool pumps, smart thermostats and other cooling system upgrades to help keep you comfortable for less money.