Bioénergies — Analysis
Québec, QC
Reducing GHG emissions in Quebec's fossil fuel sector
grant_single|update March 27, 2025
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Manufacturing
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- Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCC)
- Gouvernement du Québec
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grant_card_status|open
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The ÉcoPerformance and Bioénergies programs in Quebec provide financial assistance to businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel consumption and production processes, aiming to support energy efficiency and alternative energy projects. The programs offer a maximum funding amount which is determined through a signed financial assistance agreement outlining the eligible measures and activities for each participant.
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The ÉcoPerformance and Bioénergies programs in Quebec aim to support projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel combustion. These programs focus on improving energy consumption and production, as well as enhancing processing methods.
- Conducting energy management systems analyses for businesses in Quebec.
- Implementing standard and large-scale industrial projects under the ÉcoPerformance initiative.
- Developing bioenergy projects addressing alternative energy sources.
- Analyzing procedures for reducing emissions in existing processes.
- Implementing measures recommended after thorough energy consumption analyses.
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$ 50,000
Assess the potential for converting a municipal waste-to-energy plant to use bioenergy
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Eligibility for the ÉcoPerformance and Bioénergies grant requires the fulfillment of several criteria set by the MELCCFP.
- The applicant must be a consumer of fossil energy sources within the business sector having a site located in Quebec.
- The projects or measures must aim at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels and from process fugitive emissions.
- The applicant must prepare and supply all the required documents as outlined in the program guide.
- A signed financial assistance agreement, which includes the conditions for the grant application, must be completed.
- The applicant must meet deadlines specified in the financial assistance agreement.
- An annual update of the information must be provided until the end of the financial assistance agreement.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
The ÉcoPerformance and Bioénergies programs are aimed at consumers of fossil fuel sources in the business sector that have a site located on Quebec territory. These programs are designed to assist these consumers in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fossil fuel combustion and process fugitive emissions through financial support for measures or projects related to energy consumption, production, and process improvement.
- Businesses consuming fossil energy with operations in Quebec.
- Organizations aiming to reduce GHG emissions through energy efficiency or transition projects.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the implementation and success of energy consumption and production improvement projects.
- Costs related to analysis and engineering consultations performed or supervised by a qualified engineer.
- Implementation costs of energy management systems and associated procedures.
- Expenses for purchasing and installing project-relevant equipment and technologies.
- Salaries for internal staff working directly on the project, justified by billing and detailed work reports.
- Costs for creating and updating mandatory project-related documentation.
- Travel costs if directly associated with project execution and necessity.
- Monitoring and measurement costs as defined in the project's surveillance plan.
- Consulting fees for implementing recommended actions from analyses.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
The ÉcoPerformance and Bioénergies programs target consumers of fossil fuel sources in the business sector with a site located in the province of Quebec, Canada. Eligibility is defined within the geographical boundaries of this province as determined by the funding body.
- Enterprises with a site on the territory of Quebec.
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The evaluation and selection criteria for projects under the ÉcoPerformance and Bioénergies programs focus on project alignment with the program's objectives of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency. However, specific point scores or detailed selection criteria are not explicitly mentioned in the provided context.
- Alignment with the program's objectives of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel consumption and process emissions.
- Adherence to the principles of ISO 14064-2: 2006 for quantification, monitoring, and reporting of emission reductions.
- Comprehensive documentation and use of up-to-date forms and templates as specified by MELCCFP.
- Clear definition of baseline and project scenarios in line with program standards.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grant can be combined with other financial aid except loans, and the SOFIAC financial support is considered a loan.
- Adjustments to financial aid distribution can occur during the project to prevent overpayment.
- The official Date of Prior Notification determines the eligibility period for expenses and can be issued up to 30 days before a complete application submission.
- Projects must adhere strictly to technical analyses for eligibility and grant awarding, which could lead to non-eligibility or rejection if not met.
grant_single_labels|contact
transitionenergetique.affaires@mern.gouv.qc.ca
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