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Allocation of Emission Units Without Charge
Free emission units for eligible emitters
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Emitters operating a covered establishment and pursuing an activity referred to in Table A of Part I of Appendix C.
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Overview
Allocation of Emission Units Without Charge supports Québec emitters operating covered establishments in the cap-and-trade system by allocating emission units without charge. Related consigned-funds projects include TEP studies, GHG emission reduction projects, and technological innovation projects.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Studies of the technical and economic potential of GHG emission reduction (TEP).
- GHG emission reduction projects.
- Technological innovation projects in the realm of GHG emission reduction.
Documents Needed
- Project Submission Form
- Project and Monitoring Plan – Technological Innovation
- Project and Monitoring Plan – GHG Emission Reduction
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Emitters operating a covered establishment and pursuing an activity referred to in Table A of Part I of Appendix C.
- Emitters referred to in the second paragraph of section 2.1 when the emissions attributable to that establishment are equal to or exceed 10,000 metric tonnes CO2 equivalent.
Who is not eligible
- Emitters referred to in the second paragraph of section 2.1 before the year in which the emissions attributable to that establishment are equal to or exceed 10,000 metric tonnes CO2 equivalent.
How to apply
- Sign the agreement with the MELCCFP or the Minister; for a TEP study, request a copy of the agreement by email.
- For a technological innovation project, complete the Project Submission Form and the Project and Monitoring Plan – Technological Innovation.
- For a GHG emission reduction project, complete the Project Submission Form and the Project and Monitoring Plan – GHG Emission Reduction.
- Submit the form to the MELCCFP before December 31, 2030.
Processing and Agreement
- After analysis, the Minister confirms whether the project is eligible.
- The emitter must wait for that confirmation before incurring expenses.
- If the project is not completed at the end of a given year, the emitter must submit the updated project submission form and a completed project progress report between January 1 and March 1 of each year.
- In June and November of each year, the emitter must complete the project financial planning update form sent by email.
- Once the project is completed, the emitter must submit a final report within 60 days of the conclusion of the study-related activities and no later than five years after the project submission date; for GHG emission reduction projects, a written attestation must then be filed on March 1 every year for 10 years.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Allocation of Emission Units Without Charge Program
What is the Allocation of Emission Units Without Charge?
Allocation of Emission Units Without Charge supports Québec emitters operating covered establishments in the cap-and-trade system by allocating emission units without charge. Related consigned-funds projects include TEP studies, GHG emission reduction projects, and technological innovation projects.
Who is eligible for the Allocation of Emission Units Without Charge program?
To be eligible for the Allocation of Emission Units Without Charge program, you must:
Emitters must operate a covered establishment and pursue an activity in Table A of Part I of Appendix C.
Emitters referred to in section 2.1 qualify only once emissions at the establishment reach 10,000 metric tonnes CO2 equivalent.
Consigned-funds projects must comply with the applicable Schedule C requirements and be supported by a compliant TEP study.
What expenses are eligible under Allocation of Emission Units Without Charge?
Studies of the technical and economic potential of GHG emission reduction (TEP).
GHG emission reduction projects.
Technological innovation projects in the realm of GHG emission reduction.
Who can I contact for more information about the Allocation of Emission Units Without Charge?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) by email at spede.projets@environnement.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Allocation of Emission Units Without Charge available?
The Allocation of Emission Units Without Charge program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Allocation of Emission Units Without Charge a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Allocation of Emission Units Without Charge is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Allocation of Emission Units Without Charge?
Allocation of Emission Units Without Charge is funded by Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)