ÉcoPerformance — Energy management stream
QC, Canada
Financial assistance for energy management systems in Quebec
grant_single|update March 24, 2025
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Grant and Funding
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- Utilities
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- Gouvernement du Québec
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Up to $310,000 to cover 75% of the costs of implementing an energy management system in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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The ÉcoPerformance Energy Management Stream provides financial assistance to facilitate the implementation of energy management systems. Assistance is calculated based on specific expense categories and percentage coverage.
- Funding covers 75% of expenses associated with hiring an energy manager, capped at $10,000.
- Seventy-five percent of training costs on energy management and ISO 50001 are covered, up to $50,000.
- External specialist consultation and certification services are reimbursed at 75%, with a maximum of $100,000.
- Purchases of measuring equipment, sensors, and programming are funded at 75%, up to $150,000.
- ISO 50001 certification costs through accredited organizations are supported at 75%, capped at $10,000.
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The ÉcoPerformance energy management stream provides financial support for projects that implement and enhance energy management systems to improve overall energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These projects are systematically aligned with international standards to optimize energy use across organizations or sites.
- Hiring an energy manager to oversee and implement energy systems.
- Providing training on energy management and ISO 50001 standards.
- Engaging external specialists for guidance in system implementation, conducting third-party audits, and achieving certification.
- Purchasing measurement equipment, sensors, and programming tools necessary for energy management.
- Obtaining ISO 50001 certification from an accredited certification body.
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$ 90,000
Implementing an energy management system at a local cooperative factory
$ 112,500
Creating an energy-efficient system for a restaurant chain
$ 105,000
Implementing energy-saving measures for a retail business
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Eligibility for this grant is determined based on specific criteria related to the type of organization and compliance with particular standards.
- The applicant must be capable of implementing an energy management system aligned with ISO 50001 and the practical guidelines for energy management systems.
- An authorized signer, who appears in the Registre des entreprises du Québec (REQ) or has power of attorney, must complete and sign the necessary documents.
- An engineer signing off on project documents must be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
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This grant supports organizations aiming to implement an energy management system that aligns with the principles of the international standard ISO 50001.
- Companies looking to hire an energy manager to improve efficiency.
- Organizations seeking training on energy management and ISO 50001 standards.
- Entities requiring external specialist consultancy for system implementation and third-party audits.
- Businesses planning to acquire measurement equipment and sensors for energy management.
- Applicants interested in obtaining ISO 50001 certification from an accredited certification body.
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The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the implementation of an energy management system.
- Consulting fees for external specialists.
- Costs of purchasing measurement equipment.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Submission of complete application documents
- Compliance with program requirements
- Assessment of eligibility of expenses
- Confirmation of details through the aid agreement
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grant application requires signature and validation by an engineer who is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
- The amount of financial aid is based on the current state of the energy management system and the objectives set out in the application.
- A signatory authorized in the Registre des entreprises du Québec must sign the application documents; otherwise, a proxy must be provided.
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transitionenergetique.affaires@mern.gouv.qc.ca
1-866-266-0008
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