Bioénergies — Implementation
At a glance
- Max. $5,000,000
- 50% of project cost
- Open Date : May 18, 2021
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Gouvernement du Québec
Overview
Eligibility criteria
The eligibility criteria for this grant are :
- The project must reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using bioenergy for thermal power generation applications.
- The maximum amount of financial assistance is $5 million per application and per site.
- The project must meet specific consumer criteria (large consumer, small consumer and medium consumer) in terms of percentage of financial assistance granted and repayment period.
- Specific criteria apply to existing and new sites in terms of eligible expenses.
- Cumulative financial assistance from other sources must not exceed 75% of total eligible expenses.
Who is eligible
Eligible types of companies for this grant include:
- Large consumers in the industrial sector
- Large consumers in the commercial sector
- Large consumers in the institutional sector
- Small and medium consumers in the industrial sector
- Small and medium consumers in the commercial sector
- Small and medium consumers in the institutional sector
Eligible expenses
Equipment purchase and upgrade costs, engineering work costs, installation costs, commissioning costs, and measurement costs are eligible expenses for this grant.
- Costs related to equipment purchase and upgrade
- Engineering work costs
- Installation costs
- Commissioning costs
- Measurement costs
Eligible projects & activities
Yes, the Bioenergies program supports projects that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using bioenergy for thermal energy production. Eligible projects include the conversion of energy sources to bioenergy for heating or industrial processes, with a maximum funding of $5 million per site. Eligible projects categories include but are not limited to small and medium consumers, large consumers, industrial, commercial, and institutional clients.
- Conversion of energy sources to bioenergy for heating or industrial processes
- Replacement of fossil fuels with bioenergy
- Maximum funding of $5 million per site
- Eligible for small and medium consumers, large consumers, industrial, commercial, and institutional clients
Evaluation & selection criteria
The grant Bioénergies under the Implantation project has evaluation and selection criteria. The evaluation criteria include the completeness of the application, alignment with program objectives, technical feasibility, and GHG emission reduction potential. The selection criteria involve the economic viability of the project, the level of innovation, the environmental benefits, and potential for knowledge transfer.
- Completeness of the application
- Alignment with program objectives
- Technical feasibility
- GHG emission reduction potential
- Economic viability of the project
- Level of innovation
- Environmental benefits
- Potential for knowledge transfer
How to apply
- Step 1:
- Provide the completed Excel Form, signed and dated PDF Form, Project Plan signed by an engineer, and Monitoring Plan signed by an engineer.
- Implications: Ensures all required documentation is submitted for assessment.
- Step 2:
- Upon receiving a complete application, a program officer will evaluate it and provide an eligibility date for expenses.
- Implications: Indicates the project's alignment with program criteria and allows for the initiation of the project.
- Step 3:
- After a comprehensive review, you will receive a Confirmation of Agreement Conditions detailing the approved financial assistance amount.
- Implications: Confirms the support amount and finalizes agreement details.
- Step 4:
- Submit updated forms, surveillance plans, initial invoices, and expense declarations to receive the first payment.
- Implications: Triggers the initial disbursement of 25% of the approved assistance.
- Step 5:
- Provide progress reports, updated forms, invoices, and internal expense declarations for the second payment after 50% completion.
- Implications: Approves the release of 25% of the financial assistance upon project progress.
- Step 6:
- Submit completion reports, updated forms, invoices, and expense declarations to receive the third payment after project implementation.
- Implications: Results in the disbursement of an additional 25% of the financial assistance.
- Step 7:
- Submit project reports, updated forms, invoices, and expense declarations following emissions reduction measurement for the final payment.
- Implications: Finalizes the disbursement of the remaining financial assistance based on GES reduction measurements.
- Step 8:
- Annual monitoring by the program for the duration of the agreement.
- Implications: Ensures compliance with the terms of the agreement through regular follow-ups.
Contact information
Grant Summary: Bioenergy Implementation Program
Bioenergy Implementation Program Overview
The Bioenergy Implementation Program aims to financially support projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the use of bioenergy for thermal energy production applications. The program provides funding for the purchase and installation of equipment, engineering work, monitoring, and verification services for both existing and new sites. Applicants can receive up to $5 million per site, and the funding amount is based on the type of consumer and the duration of the project.
Applicants must follow a multi-step process, including submitting a comprehensive application, receiving project approval, and providing progress reports and financial documentation at various stages of project implementation. The program emphasizes reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to more sustainable energy solutions while supporting businesses in implementing bioenergy solutions.
For detailed information on eligibility criteria, application process, and funding structure, please refer to the official program guidelines and forms available on the Bioenergy Program website.
