Bioénergies — Implementation
QC, Canada
Funds for Quebec companies, institutions and municipalities to reduce GHG emissions
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- grant_single|openingDateMay 18, 2021
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
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- Gouvernement du Québec
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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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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
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$4,000,000
Vancouver
Bioenergy-based heating system for a community center
$4,000,000
Toronto
Industrial bioenergy conversion for a manufacturing plant
$5,000,000
Montreal
Transition to bioenergy heating systems for a hospital
$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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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- 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.
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transitionenergetique@mern.gouv.qc.ca
1-866-266-0008
Apply to this program
Bioénergies Grant Program Overview
The Bioénergies Grant Program aims to financially support projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the conversion to bioenergy for thermal energy production. This program offers up to $5 million per request and per site, supporting both large and small to medium consumers across various sectors.
Detailed Explanation of the Bioénergies Grant Program
The Bioénergies Grant Program, an initiative of the Québec government, is designed to encourage the adoption of bioenergy for thermal energy production to replace, fully or partially, fossil fuels. This program targets a broad range of clients, including industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors, and supports both existing and new sites. Below is a detailed description of the program, its benefits, and how to apply for funding.
Objective of the Program
The primary objective of the Bioénergies Grant Program is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the promotion and implementation of bioenergy solutions. By converting existing systems to bioenergy, or by incorporating bioenergy solutions in new projects, the program aims to make a significant impact in the reduction of emissions associated with thermal energy production, which includes heating and process energy.
Financial Support Details
Here is a detailed breakdown of the financial support provided under the Bioénergies Grant Program:
- Maximum Grant Amount: A maximum of $5 million per request and per site.
- Funding Limits by Consumer Type:
- Grand Consumers: Funding corresponds to the lesser of either 75% of eligible expenses or $50 per ton of CO₂ reduction over a specified period (1 year for industrial, 3 years for commercial, 5 years for institutional).
- Small and Medium Consumers: Funding corresponds to the lesser of either 75% of eligible expenses or $125 per ton of CO₂ reduction over a specified period (2 years for industrial, 3 years for commercial, 5 years for institutional).
Eligible Expenses
Under the program, expenses eligible for financial support include:
- Existing Sites:
- Cost of purchasing and upgrading equipment, and the additional costs incurred when replacing end-of-life equipment compared to conventional equipment.
- Costs associated with engineering, installation, commissioning, and measurement, executed either by the applicant's staff or on a contract basis.
- Costs for measurement, quantification, and verification carried out by an external consultant before and after equipment installation.
- New Sites:
- Additional costs of purchasing equipment compared to traditional equipment.
- Additional costs for engineering, installation, and commissioning compared to traditional approaches.
- Post-installation measurement costs, including those related to GHG quantification.
- Financial Aggregation: Total financial support from government agencies and energy distributors must not exceed 75% of the total eligible expenses.
Application Process
To expedite the processing of your financial assistance application, follow these summarized steps. For detailed descriptions of each step, refer to the Participant Guide.
Step-by-Step Process
- Initial Submission: A complete application must include:
- The financial assistance application form in Excel format (Tabs 1, 2, and 3.1) fully filled out.
- The PDF format of the financial assistance application, signed and dated by an authorized signatory.
- The project plan, signed and dated by an engineer.
- The surveillance plan, signed and dated by an engineer.
- These documents should be sent via email to: transitionenergetique@mern.gouv.qc.ca.
- Evaluation: Upon receipt of a complete application, a program manager will be assigned to evaluate your documentation. If the application meets the program criteria, you will receive an admissibility date for expenses, allowing the project to commence. Note that purchase orders issued up to 30 calendar days before the admissibility date will be accepted.
- Confirmation: After a thorough evaluation of your application and eligibility confirmation, you will receive a "Confirmation of Conditions" document to complete. You will be informed via letter of the maximum financial assistance amount you could receive, followed by an agreement for signature by both parties.
- First Payment: For the first disbursement (25% of the financial aid), submit:
- The updated financial assistance request form (Tab 3.1).
- The surveillance plan, updated if necessary.
- The initial purchase orders authorizing selected companies to execute the work, invoices, and internal expense declarations.
- Progress Report: When more than 50% of the project implementation work is completed, submit:
- The progress report, signed and dated by an engineer.
- The updated financial assistance request form (Tab 3.1).
- The updated surveillance plan if necessary, invoices, and internal expense declarations.
- After validation, the interim payment (25% of the financial aid) will be confirmed.
- Commissioning: Upon full project implementation (within a maximum of 36 months from the agreement's effective date), submit:
- The commissioning report, signed and dated by an engineer.
- The updated financial assistance request form (Tab 3.1).
- The updated surveillance plan if necessary, invoices, and internal expense declarations.
- Following document validation, the third payment (25% of the financial aid) will be confirmed.
- Final Report: Following project commissioning, measure and accumulate data demonstrating GHG reductions compared to the project reference scenario, then submit:
- The project report, signed and dated by an engineer.
- The financial assistance request form with Tabs 2, 3.1, and 4 filled in and updated.
- Invoices and internal expense declarations.
- After document validation, the final payment, representing the remaining financial aid calculated based on the actual GHG measurement, will be confirmed.
- Ongoing Monitoring: Until the agreement's expiration, annual follow-up will be conducted by the MELCCFP. You must provide the fully completed installation monitoring form and an annual update for the agreement's duration.
Important Notes
- Authorized Signatory: An authorized signatory must be part of the administration list and appear in the Québec Enterprise Register (REQ). Otherwise, a proxy must be provided.
- Engineer Certification: The documents must be signed by an engineer who is a member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec (OIQ).
Participating in the Bioénergies Grant Program requires consultation or completion of several documents, all of which are available on the "Publications and Forms" section of the program’s webpage. These documents include the detailed Participant Guide, Financial Assistance Application Form, Internal Expense Declaration Template, Project Plan, Surveillance Plan, Progress Report, Annual Update Report, Commissioning Report, and Project Report.
