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Bioénergies — Implementation
Funds for Quebec companies, institutions and municipalities to reduce GHG emissions
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 18, 2021
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Get financing of up to $5 million for a project that helps reduce GHG emissions using bioenergy for thermal energy production applications (heating or process) with a view to replacing fossil fuels.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 18, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementation of projects converting energy systems to bioenergy for heat production (heating systems).
- Implementation of projects converting energy systems to bioenergy for industrial processes.
- Simplified conversion projects for maple syrup producers, specifically the conversion of an evaporator for maple syrup production to bioenergy.
- Simplified conversion projects for small businesses, institutions, industries, and enterprises in the agricultural sector, specifically the conversion of heating systems to bioenergy.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial sector companies
- Institutional sector organizations
- Municipal sector organizations
- Industrial sector companies
- Manufacturing sector companies
- Agricultural sector enterprises
- Agri-food sector enterprises
Eligible expenses
- The cost of purchasing and upgrading equipment, including additional costs for replacing end-of-life equipment compared to conventional equipment.
- Engineering, installation, commissioning, and measurement costs performed by in-house or contracted personnel.
- Costs of measurement, quantification, and verification by an external consultant, both before and after equipment installation (for existing sites).
- Additional equipment purchase costs compared to conventional equipment (for new sites).
- Additional engineering, installation, and commissioning costs compared to traditional approaches (for new sites).
- Post-installation measurement costs, including expenses related to GHG quantification (for new sites).
- Purchase orders issued up to 30 calendar days before the application submission date are accepted as eligible expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Production losses, waste, and other losses caused by project activities.
- Taxes and duties of any kind.
- Maintenance expenses.
- Upgrades to comply with standards, laws, or regulations.
- Land purchases, energy purchases, and application preparation costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Sites located in Quebec, Canada.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after a complete file is received.
- If the project meets the program criteria, an expense eligibility date is issued.
- The applicant is informed of the maximum aid amount and receives the agreement for signature.
- Payments are released after compliance checks for the required reports and documents.
- Annual follow-up is required until the end of the agreement.
Additional information
- The project must be completed within a maximum period of 36 months following the effective date of the agreement.
- An annual update report must be provided to the Ministry for the duration of the agreement.
- The documents must be signed by an engineer who is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), and an authorized signatory listed in the Quebec Enterprise Register (REQ) must sign the official application.
- Purchase orders issued up to 30 calendar days prior to the application's submission date are accepted as eligible.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Bioénergies — AnalysisReducing GHG emissions in Quebec's fossil fuel sector
- Bioenergies ProgramFinances business bioenergy conversion projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bioénergies — Implementation Program
What is the Bioénergies — Implementation?
Get financing of up to $5 million for a project that helps reduce GHG emissions using bioenergy for thermal energy production applications (heating or process) with a view to replacing fossil fuels.
How much funding can be received?
Bioénergies — Implementation Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Bioénergies — Implementation program?
To be eligible for the Bioénergies — Implementation program, you must:
Site located in Quebec
Uses fossil fuels
Project reduces GHG emissions
What expenses are eligible under Bioénergies — Implementation?
Implementation of projects converting energy systems to bioenergy for heat production (heating systems).
Implementation of projects converting energy systems to bioenergy for industrial processes.
Simplified conversion projects for maple syrup producers, specifically the conversion of an evaporator for maple syrup production to bioenergy.
Simplified conversion projects for small businesses, institutions, industries, and enterprises in the agricultural sector, specifically the conversion of heating systems to bioenergy.
Who can I contact for more information about the Bioénergies — Implementation?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) by email at transitionenergetique.affaires@environnement.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 866 266-0008.
Where is the Bioénergies — Implementation available?
The Bioénergies — Implementation program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Bioénergies — Implementation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Bioénergies — Implementation is a Grant and Funding