Recreation Energy Conservation Program

Eligible facilities must be recreationally-focused and utilize complex and high energy consuming systems. The
following municipally-owned recreation facility types are eligible for the REC program:
 a. Arenas and curling rinks;
 b. Aquatic centres and swimming pools;
 c. Dry sport centres such as facilities that do not include ice surfaces or aquatic facilities;
 d. Multiplexes such as facilities that include a combination of dry sports, ice surfaces, and aquatic facilities;
 e. Athletic parks such as football or soccer parks; and
 f. Other recreationally-focused facilities deemed eligible by the MCCAC.

The following are not eligible for the REC program:
 a. New facilities less than 36 months old/additions under construction;
 b. Public gathering spaces such as community halls;
 c. Non-profit organizations who own their facility;
 d. Agricultural societies;
 e. Private facilities;
 f. Facilities operated by a for-profit business or organization, including facilities that are located on lands owned by a municipality or   leased from a municipality;
 g. Provincially or federally operated buildings located on municipal lands; and
 h. Other facilities deemed ineligible by the MCCAC.