Bioenergies Program
- Open Date : January 1, 2021
Overview
The ÉcoPerformance and Bioénergies programs aim to assist business sectors in Quebec in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel combustion and fugitive process emissions by financing energy consumption and production measures, as well as process improvements. The program offers a maximum financial assistance in the form of a grant, with specific conditions and duration of engagement depending on the type of project, such as analysis, energy management, standard implementation, and large industrial project implementations.
At a glance
Funding available
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Open Date : January 1, 2021
Eligible candidates
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Quebec City
- Quebec
- For-profit business
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- All groups
Next Steps
Activities funded
The Bioenergies Program supports activities that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by focusing on energy consumption, production, and process improvements. Eligible projects under this program are designed to assist businesses in transitioning from fossil fuel-based energy sources to more sustainable bioenergy alternatives.
- Conducting analyses to identify potential bioenergy implementation strategies.
- Implementing bioenergy projects to replace or supplement current fossil fuel use.
- Developing and deploying bioenergy technologies in industrial settings.
- Standard and large-scale bioenergy project implementation.
- Improvements or installations aimed at enhancing energy management and efficiency.
- Supporting infrastructure and activities that contribute to bioenergy initiatives.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The ÉcoPerformance and Bioénergies programs are specifically designed for businesses that consume fossil energy sources in the Quebec territory. They aim to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel combustion and process-related fugitive emissions by funding energy consumption and production projects, as well as process improvements. To be eligible, participants must:1. Prepare and submit all required documents as outlined in the program guide.2. Sign a financial assistance agreement that outlines the program's terms and conditions.3. Adhere to the timelines set forth in the financial assistance agreement.4. Provide an annual update until the expiry of the financial assistance agreement.
Who is not eligible
Although the Bioenergy program is open to a wide range of players, certain categories are not eligible.
Here are the main exclusions:
1. Individuals:
The program is not intended for individuals wishing to convert their primary residence to bioenergy.
Specific programs exist to support residential energy transition.
2. Ineligible projects:
Projects not related to thermal energy production (e.g. biogas for transportation).
Projects that do not comply with current technical standards and requirements.
Projects that do not significantly reduce GHG emissions.
Projects located outside Quebec.
3. Ineligible entities:
Companies or institutions with a history of non-compliance with laws or regulations.
Entities in bankruptcy or insolvency.
Entities whose activities are contrary to the values and objectives of the program.
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses under the ÉcoPerformance and Bioénergies grant programs include specific costs related to the acquisition and implementation of projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Acquisition of equipment and material specifically for the project.
- Acquisition of equipment for project measurement, such as sensors and data acquisition systems.
- Costs associated with measurement, quantification, and verification of project impacts.
- Engineering or professional services for project design and implementation.
- Installation and commissioning costs to bring the project into operation.
- Contingency costs, if deemed reasonable and necessary.
Eligible geographic areas
The Bioenergies Program targets consumers of fossil energy sources specifically within the territory of Quebec, Canada. Eligible locations for companies to benefit from this grant are clearly specified as needing to have a site in Quebec.
- Businesses with a site located on the territory of Quebec.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- An official start date for eligible project expenses can be set up to 30 days prior to submitting a complete application, but not before the official prior notice is issued by the MELCCFP.
- The detailed project expenses and implementation timelines must be strictly adhered to as outlined in the financial assistance contract to ensure continued eligibility for funding.
- The program emphasizes the importance of using the most recent version of application forms and documentation available online, as outdated submissions might be rejected.
- Participants are required to update their project status annually until the end of the financial assistance contract.
- Financial aid is capped based on initial agreements and cannot be increased post-contract, even if project expenses or GHG reductions exceed expectations.
- The percentage of external and internal costs covered is determined by predefined caps; actual reimbursement is not based on actual expenditure but on allowable limits set by MELCCFP.
- Participants combining funds from multiple sources will have to disclose these to the MELCCFP, which will advise on any impact on the funding granted.