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ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects
Financial support for large-scale industrial projects
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Financial assistance of up to $40 million for the implementation of major projects to reduce GHG emissions at industrial sites.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next steps
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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementation of large industrial projects focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions with a minimum investment of 15 million dollars.
- Projects aimed at compliance with standards, improving productivity, or adapting to market changes, provided they incorporate significant investments in GHG reduction.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industries subject to the cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (SPEDE)
- Voluntary participants in the cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (SPEDE)
Who is not eligible
- Companies that do not operate on industrial sites.
- Industries that are not regulated or voluntary participants in the cap-and-trade system for emission allowances (SPEDE).
Eligible expenses
- Investments related to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- Costs necessary to meet regulatory standards.
- Expenses aimed at improving productivity or adapting to market changes, provided they are related to GHG reduction.
- Eligible expenditures to reduce the investment payback period to an acceptable timeframe.
- Amounts corresponding to a percentage of eligible expenses per measure.
- Costs associated with the quantity of GHG emissions reduced annually, calculated at $100 per tonne for a ten-year commitment.
- Specific requests for funding as outlined by the participant.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant does not provide specific information about eligible geographical areas beyond its connection to the Government of Quebec and adherence to local industrial standards. Therefore, eligibility is likely oriented towards companies operating within Quebec or those complying with its industrial regulations.
- Industries within Quebec adhering to Quebec's industrial regulations.
Additional information
- The participant's project may include other goals such as compliance updates, productivity improvements, or market adaptation, in addition to GHG emissions reduction.
- A minimum investment of $15 million related to GHG emissions reduction is mandatory for project eligibility.
- Industries must be either regulated or voluntary participants in the SPEDE system to qualify.
- The financial aid amount is determined by several parameters, including investment payback period, eligible expenses percentage, and emissions reduction.
- A confirmation of Hydro-Québec's power allocation request may delay the project analysis if a response is pending.
- A program officer is assigned to evaluate the submission after all documents are received.
- Annual follow-ups by MELCCFP are mandatory until the end of the agreement.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects?
Financial assistance of up to $40 million for the implementation of major projects to reduce GHG emissions at industrial sites.
How much funding can be received?
ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects program?
To be eligible for the ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects program, you must:
The project must be implemented at an industrial site.
The participant must be an industry subject to or a voluntary adherent of the cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (SPEDE).
What expenses are eligible under ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects?
Implementation of large industrial projects focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions with a minimum investment of 15 million dollars.
Projects aimed at compliance with standards, improving productivity, or adapting to market changes, provided they incorporate significant investments in GHG reduction.
Who can I contact for more information about the ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) by email at transitionenergetique.affaires@mern.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects available?
The ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects is a Grant and Funding
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