How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5000000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Bioenergies Program?

Bioenergies Program is funded by Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCC)

What are Bioenergies Program's eligibility criterias?

Participants must have a site located within Quebec's territory. Participants must be consumers of fossil energy sources in the business sector. All required documents must be prepared and provided as described in the program guide.

Bioenergies Program

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Québec, QC

Offer companies, institutions and municipalities financial assistance for bioenergy conversion projects

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Grant and Funding

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Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing

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Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCC)

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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.

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The Bioenergies Program offers a structured financial aid to incentivize projects targeting energy efficiency and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The financial assistance is provided under specific conditions to ensure effective implementation and measurable outcomes.

The program provides a maximum financial aid outlined in a financial assistance agreement, covering eligible measures and denoting the highest possible amount payable.
Adjustments to the financial aid distribution may occur throughout the project to avert reimbursements, especially if actual costs are lower than anticipated, projected GHG reductions are not achieved, or if a measure is excluded from the project.
The financial aid is allocated to a specific site, with aid caps calculated and applied to each site individually.
Projects must comply with guidelines on allowable hourly rates for expenses deemed eligible by the MELCCFP, which do not necessarily cover actual costs but adhere to proposed ceilings.
Aids are non-incremental post-agreement, irrespective of any cost overruns or higher than expected GHG reductions realized during the project.
Financing from SOFIAC is viewed as a loan, thus excluded from the aggregation of financial aids received from the program.

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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.

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$ 300,000

Conversion of a dairy farm's heating system from propane to woodchip biomass

$ 750,000

Anaerobic digestion facility for organic waste treatment

$ 600,000

Innovation project for transforming forest products into biofuel

$ 1,000,000

Development of a renewable natural gas production facility

$ 400,000

Demonstration project for a new bioenergy production technology

$ 1,250,000

Renewable natural gas production with injection into the gas network

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To qualify for the ÉcoPerformance and Bioénergies program, participants must meet specific requirements set by the Ministry of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks (MELCCFP).

Participants must be consumers of fossil fuel energy sources within the business sector, located in Quebec.
They are required to prepare and submit all necessary documents as described in the program guide.
Participants must sign a financial assistance agreement outlining the terms of the program.
They are expected to meet the timelines outlined in the financial assistance agreement.
An annual update is required until the end of the financial assistance agreement.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Here are the steps to submit an application for the ÉcoPerformance and Bioénergies programs:

Step 1: Prepare Documents
Ensure the analysis is produced by or under the supervision of an engineer and approved by a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
Complete the original Financial Aid Application Form using the Excel file (fill tabs 1 and 3).
Obtain the signed version by the authorized signatory of the business and convert it to a PDF.
Include a Description of the analysis or project, signed by a member of OIQ.
Gather any supporting documents, such as offers from consultants.
Step 2: Submit Complete Application
Email the documents to transitionenergetique.affaires@mern.gouv.qc.ca with all necessary attachments.
Receive an automatic acknowledgment of receipt from the MELCCFP.
A program officer will be assigned to your case and will contact you.
Step 3: Evaluation of Application
MELCCFP reviews the application content and may request additional information.
A decision will be communicated regarding the eligibility or refusal of the application.
Step 4: Confirm Data
MELCCFP sends a Confirmation of Study Conditions document to verify the data before finalizing the financial aid agreement.
Confirm the accuracy of the technical data.
Step 5: Announce Financial Aid Agreement (CAF)
Receive a letter announcing the maximum financial aid amount granted.
Step 6: Sign Financial Aid Agreement
The participant signs the CAF and returns a signed and scanned PDF version to the MELCCFP.
A copy signed by the MELCCFP will be returned to the participant.
Step 7: First Payment
Submit a copy of the purchase order issued to the consultant to start the work.
Receive the first payment, which is typically 50% of the approved financial aid.
Step 8: Proceed with Analysis or Implementation
Begin work from the date marked as eligible for expenses (date of priority).
Keep the program officer informed on project advancements and any changes.
Step 9: Submit Report of Analysis or Implementation
Provide the final report and a detailed cost report signed by an engineer.
Submit any invoices and internal cost details as required.
Include a Plan of Implementation for all measures resulting from the energy consumption analysis.
Step 10: Validate Conformity
MELCCFP reviews submitted reports for completeness and compliance with the agreement.
Step 11: Second Payment
Receive the remaining financial aid balance after conformity validation.
Step 12: Implement Recommendations
Update and submit the implementation progress annually as required until the end of the contract.
Step 13: Follow-up
MELCCFP continues to monitor the implementation plan to assess GHG reductions, where applicable.

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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.