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Bioenergies Program
Supports bioenergy conversion projects in Quebec
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened January 1, 2021
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Consumers of fossil energy sources in the business sector with a site in Quebec
See full eligibility
Overview
The Bioenergies program offers financial assistance for projects that convert fossil fuel use to bioenergy in Quebec. It supports analysis, implantation, and simplified conversion projects, with funding available for eligible measures and site-specific maximum amounts.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Project analysis of a conversion
- Implementation of a bioenergy conversion project
- Simplified conversion of a maple syrup evaporator to biomass
- Simplified conversion of a heating system from oil or propane to bioenergy
Documents Needed
- The original version of the completed Financial Aid Application Form, tabs 1 and 3, from the Excel file
- The signed version of the Financial Aid Application Form, tab 1, scanned as a PDF
- For Analysis: the completed Analysis Description, signed by an OIQ member, and, where applicable, the engineering consultant’s proposal
- For Energy Management: the Description of the energy management system implementation project, signed by an OIQ member, with the overall assessment of the organization’s energy management situation
- Any other supporting document, such as the consultant’s service offer
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Consumers of fossil energy sources in the business sector with a site in Quebec
- Small energy consumers in the business sector
- Maple syrup producers
Who is not eligible
- Projects outside Quebec
- Projects that already received funding under ÉcoPerformance or another Bioenergies stream
- Bills or buildings outside the program's eligible heating or conversion uses
Eligible expenses
- Project analysis and engineering services
- Equipment purchase, installation and commissioning
- Monitoring, measurement and reporting costs
- Internal labour and related project costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria include:
- The program aims to support projects that convert fossil fuel systems to bioenergy systems for thermal energy production, heating, or industrial processes.
- Financial assistance can go up to $5 million for an implementation project.
- Support for the production of renewable natural gas involved in injection into the gas network or connection to the distribution network.
- Programs like Technoclimat for showcasing new technologies, including bioenergy production.
- Programs for organic matter treatment through biomethanization and composting projects.
- Innovation Wood Program aimed at promoting innovative projects in the transformation of forest products.
How to apply
- Prepare the documents required for the application
- Send the complete application documents by email to transitionenergetique.affaires@environnement.gouv.qc.ca
Processing and Agreement
- The request is evaluated by the MELCCFP after submission
- An acknowledgment of receipt is sent automatically and a program officer is assigned to the file
- If the request meets the program objectives, the expense eligibility date is issued and the participant may begin spending
- The CAF is announced and signed, then the first payment is made
- The project report is submitted, compliance is validated, the second payment is made, and follow-up continues
Additional information
- The former Bioénergies program has been integrated into ÉcoPerformance.
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
- Bioénergies — ImplementationFunds for Quebec companies, institutions and municipalities to reduce GHG emissions
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bioenergies Program Program
What is the Bioenergies Program?
The Bioenergies program offers financial assistance for projects that convert fossil fuel use to bioenergy in Quebec. It supports analysis, implantation, and simplified conversion projects, with funding available for eligible measures and site-specific maximum amounts.
Who is eligible for the Bioenergies Program program?
To be eligible for the Bioenergies Program program, you must:
Has a site in Quebec
Consumes fossil energy sources in the business sector
Provides the documents required in the guide
What expenses are eligible under Bioenergies Program?
Project analysis of a conversion
Implementation of a bioenergy conversion project
Simplified conversion of a maple syrup evaporator to biomass
Simplified conversion of a heating system from oil or propane to bioenergy
Who can I contact for more information about the Bioenergies Program?
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 1 877 727-6655, poste 708022.
Where is the Bioenergies Program available?
The Bioenergies Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Bioenergies Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Bioenergies Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Bioenergies Program?
Bioenergies Program is funded by Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)