Ecocamionnage program - Technology acquisition
QC, Canada
Apply for the "Écocamionnage Program" to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in road transport.
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Grant and Funding
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- Transportation and warehousing
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- Gouvernement du Québec
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The Programme d’Aide à la Réduction des Émissions de Gaz à Effet de Serre dans le Transport Routier des Marchandises (Écocamionnage) aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from road freight transport by supporting the acquisition of eligible technologies. Eligible applicants include businesses, individuals, organizations, or municipalities in Québec, who can apply for financial assistance for costs related to purchasing and installing technologies that enhance environmental performance.
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Yes, there are eligible projects and activities for this grant. These include the acquisition and installation of technologies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in road freight transportation.
- Acquisition of a technology added to a vehicle
- Installation of the technology on vehicles
- Replacement of a standard technology with an advanced one
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$65,250
Toronto
Upgrade of 5 fleet vehicles with hybrid engine systems.
$45,000
Montreal
Installation of emission-reducing technologies on 10 delivery trucks.
$39,375
Ottawa
Installing tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) on 15 transport trucks.
$105,000
Vancouver
Replacement of outdated engines with fuel-efficient models in 8 freight trucks.
$450,000
Quebec City
Replacing diesel engines with electric powertrains in five city buses.
$52,500
Calgary
Retrofitting 20 fleet vehicles with aerodynamic kits to reduce drag.
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To be eligible for this grant, the applicant must meet specific criteria related to their business registration, location, and vehicle ownership or operation.
- The applicants must be registered with the Commission des transports du Québec with a satisfactory safety rating.
- The applicant's establishment must be located in Québec.
- The targeted vehicles must be registered in Québec.
- The applicant must be the owner or operator of the targeted vehicles at the time of the application.
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The grant is available for various types of applicants who meet specific criteria. Eligible entities include companies, individuals, organizations, or municipalities that are registered with the Commission des transports du Québec and hold a satisfactory safety rating.
- Companies
- Individuals
- Organizations
- Municipalities
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This grant specifically excludes certain types of companies from eligibility. These include those related to the transport of people and certain emergency or heavy machinery vehicles.
- Companies operating vehicles used for the transport of people
- Fire truck companies
- Ambulance service providers
- Businesses using heavy machinery
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Eligible expenses under this grant are determined based on the type of technology being acquired or replaced. It includes costs directly associated with acquisition and installation.
- Acquisition costs of the technology
- Installation costs including labor and parts
- Surplus cost of replacement technology over existing or standard technology
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Eligible geographic zones for this grant are specific to the province of Quebec in Canada. The applicant's establishment and the vehicles concerned must be located and registered in Quebec.
- The establishment of the applicant must be located in Quebec.
- The vehicles concerned must be registered in Quebec.
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- Step 1: Ensure Eligibility
- Confirm that the entity applying (enterprise, person, organization, or municipality) holds a registration with the Registre des propriétaires et des exploitants de véhicules lourds de la Commission des transports du Québec with a satisfactory safety rating.
- Ensure the establishment is located in Quebec.
- The vehicles must be registered in Quebec, and the applicant must be the owner or operator at the time of application.
- Step 2: Purchase Technology
- The purchase must be made on or after April 1, 2021.
- Step 3: Prepare Documentation
- Obtain a fully completed, dated, and signed application form along with the annex from the Ministry of Transport's website.
- Gather required pieces of identification, invoices, purchase contracts, and installation receipts as specified in the guide.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Email the completed form, annex, and supporting documentation to ecocamionnage@transports.gouv.qc.ca.
- Step 5: Receive Confirmation
- Wait for an automatic receipt confirmation acknowledging the receipt of your application.
- Step 6: Application Review
- The Ministry will review the application for completeness, eligibility, and fund availability.
- If information or documents are missing, a representative will contact the applicant to request the missing items.
- Submit the missing items within the given timeframe to avoid temporary rejection.
- Step 7: Await Decision
- If the application is positively reviewed, a recommendation for financial aid will be made to the Ministry authorities.
- Final approval and disbursement are subject to the authorities' consent.
- Step 8: Receive Funds
- If approved, a financial aid cheque will be issued.
- Ensure you have submitted all required documentation to facilitate fund disbursement.
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The EcoCamionnage program provides financial aid for eco-friendly technologies in road freight transport to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- To be eligible, applicants must be registered with the Commission des transports du Québec with a satisfactory safety rating and be based in Quebec.
- Only technologies that add to or replace existing vehicle technologies are eligible for funding.
- Non-eligible expenses include provincial sales tax, GST, operational and maintenance costs, labor costs for application preparation, and transport-related fees.
- The grant processing includes an email submission, acknowledgment of receipt, and an analysis for fund availability and eligibility criteria. Complete documents must be submitted for the request to proceed.
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ecocamionnage@transports.gouv.qc.ca
1-888-717-8082
Apply to this program
Overview of the Grant
The "Programme d’Aide à la Réduction des Émissions de Gaz à Effet de Serre dans le Transport Routier des Marchandises (Écocamionnage)" is a financial aid initiative by the Quebec Ministry of Transport aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the freight transport sector. It offers financial support for the acquisition and installation of eco-friendly technologies on heavy-duty vehicles.
Detailed Explanation of the EcoCamionnage Grant
The "Programme d’Aide à la Réduction des Émissions de Gaz à Effet de Serre dans le Transport Routier des Marchandises (Écocamionnage)" is a significant initiative by the Quebec Ministry of Transport, designed to support businesses, municipalities, and other organizations in reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This financial aid program primarily targets the freight transport sector, providing subsidies for the acquisition and installation of eco-friendly technologies. ### Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for the financial aid under the general framework of the EcoCamionnage program, applicants must meet several specific criteria: 1. **Registration Requirements**: Applicants – whether businesses, individuals, organizations, or municipalities – must be registered with the Registre des propriétaires et des exploitants de véhicules lourds (Register of Owners and Operators of Heavy Vehicles) under the Commission des transports du Québec, holding a satisfactory safety rating. 2. **Location and Immovable Property**: The establishment or operation of the applicant must be situated within Quebec, and the vehicles for which the technology is acquired must be currently registered in Quebec. 3. **Ownership**: The applicant needs to be the owner or the operator of the vehicles at the time of application. ### Eligible Expenses: Understanding and correctly identifying eligible expenses is crucial for a successful grant application. The eligible expenses cover both the costs of purchasing and installing technologies, as well as costs associated with replacing existing equipment with eco-friendly alternatives. 1. **Technology Acquisition**: - For added technologies, expenses include costs related to acquiring and installing the technology, which encompass both labor costs and parts required for the installation. - For replacement technologies, only the additional cost of the eco-friendly technology over the cost of the standard or existing technology is considered. ### Non-Admissible Expenses: To streamline the application process and focus funds on meaningful environmental impacts, certain expenses are deemed non-eligible: - Provincial Sales Tax (TVQ) and Goods and Services Tax (TPS), or any other refundable fees or expenses. - Operational and maintenance costs related to the new technology. - Costs associated with preparing the application, travel, delivery, and administrative expenses linked to the application process. ### Financial Aid Payment Method: The financial aid is disbursed in a single installment through a check, released post submission of the required documents including a completed form, annex, valid vehicle registration certificate, and proof of purchase and installation of the technology. Notably, for brand new tractors inclusive of aerodynamic equipment, additional documentation is required to substantiate the detailed list of installed aerodynamic devices. ### Required Information: Candidates must ensure the submission of a fully completed and signed "Formulaire de demande d’aide financière pour l’acquisition d’une technologie" available on the Ministry of Transport's website. Additionally, the annex should list all technologies, particularly if there are more than 20, and provide comprehensive details for each. Only technologies included in the list of admissible technologies will be considered for financial aid. ### Supporting Documents: A successful application mandates several pieces of documentation, notably: - **Vehicle Registration Certificate**: Should be entirely legible, signed, and ordered as per the annex. - **Technology Purchase Invoice or Contract**: Must link the technology acquisition to the concerned vehicle by including its serial number, make, and year. - **Installation Invoice**: Required for detailed information such as date, client details, itemization of the cost, and mode of payment. - **Vehicle Technical Specifications**: Applicability should be based on the type of technology or vehicle. - **Dealer Confirmation Letter**: When applying to include a confirmation letter from the dealer, it should contain the purchase date and the dealer representative's signature. ### Application Processing: After submission, the application undergoes an initial verification to confirm receipt. The content is then scrutinized for adherence to eligibility criteria, completeness, and the availability of funds. Incomplete applications will be flagged for additional documentation, which the applicant must provide within a specified timeframe; failure to do so results in temporary refusal of the application. Upon successful review and recommendation for financial aid, official confirmation follows the approval by ministerial authorities. This rigorous process ensures that the most suitable candidates with potential for significant environmental impact are awarded the support. ### Contact Information: For additional information or support regarding the EcoCamionnage program, applicants can reach out as follows: - **Phone**: Local calls at 418-266-6647 or toll-free at 1-888-717-8082. - **Mail**: Ministry of Transport, Programme Écocamionnage, Direction des aides aux individus et aux entreprises (DAIE), 700, boulevard René-Lévesque Est, 19e étage, Québec (Québec) GIR 5H1. This grant is a vital part of Quebec’s comprehensive strategy to combat climate change and promote sustainable practices within the transportation sector. By actively participating in this program, applicants not only benefit financially but also contribute significantly to environmental preservation.