grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|maxCount
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
grant_single|grantors
  • Gouvernement du Québec
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

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.

grant_single_labels|projects

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
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$4,000,000

Toronto
Industrial bioenergy conversion for a manufacturing plant.

$5,000,000

Montreal
Transition to bioenergy heating systems for a hospital.

$4,000,000

Vancouver
Bioenergy-based heating system for a community center.

$3,800,000

Ottawa
Biomass heating system installation for a commercial building.

$3,900,000

Halifax
Conversion of oil-based heating to bioenergy for an office.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

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.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

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

grant_eligibility_criteria|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

grant_single_labels|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

grant_single_labels|register

  • 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.

grant_single_labels|documents

Bioénergies — Implementation

grant_single_labels|contact

transitionenergetique@mern.gouv.qc.ca
1-866-266-0008
Apply to this program