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ÉcoPerformance Program — Conversion of an oil or propane heating system to electricity or bioenergy for a building
Heating system conversion support for businesses
Offered by
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
ÉcoPerformance Program supports small energy consumers in Quebec’s business sector with up to $100,000 per measure and up to $250,000 per site annually to convert oil- or propane-fired heating systems to cleaner energy. It funds the purchase, installation and commissioning of new electric or bioenergy heating systems, plus removal and dismantling of existing fossil-fuel equipment.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Convert an oil or propane heating system to electricity or bioenergy for a building.
- Install a new heating system that operates exclusively on electricity or bioenergy.
Documents Needed
- Formulaire de demande d’aide financière ÉcoPerformance – Conversion du système de chauffage, completed in Excel, sent electronically, signed and dated by the authorized signatory.
- Photos of the existing fossil-fuel heating system and surrounding area, each fossil-fuel tank and surrounding area, and the nameplate of the existing heating system.
- The most recent electricity bill, with all pages, including the tariff type and annual summary.
- Fossil-fuel bills covering the 24 months before the financial assistance application.
- The property assessment roll for the site, and a proxy if the authorized signatory is not registered at the Registraire des entreprises du Québec as an administrator or a director who is not a member of the board of directors.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small energy consumers in the business sector.
Who is not eligible
- Buildings connected to autonomous electricity networks.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase, installation and commissioning of the new heating system.
- Removal and dismantling of the fossil-fuel system.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Internal costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
- Send the completed Excel application form electronically, signed and dated by the authorized signatory, together with the required photos, bills, and property assessment roll, to transitionenergetique.affaires@environnement.gouv.qc.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- If the request meets the program criteria, the applicant receives by email the project registration date, the expense eligibility date, the maximum assistance amount, and the payment request form.
- After the conversion works are completed and the new system is operating, the applicant must submit the payment request signed and dated by an authorized person, with the project invoices and required photos.
- After document validation, the assistance is recalculated and the final payment is sent.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the ÉcoPerformance Program — Conversion of an oil or propane heating system to electricity or bioenergy for a building Program
What is the ÉcoPerformance Program — Conversion of an oil or propane heating system to electricity or bioenergy for a building?
ÉcoPerformance Program supports small energy consumers in Quebec’s business sector with up to $100,000 per measure and up to $250,000 per site annually to convert oil- or propane-fired heating systems to cleaner energy. It funds the purchase, installation and commissioning of new electric or bioenergy heating systems, plus removal and dismantling of existing fossil-fuel equipment.
How much funding can be received?
ÉcoPerformance Program — Conversion of an oil or propane heating system to electricity or bioenergy for a building Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the ÉcoPerformance Program — Conversion of an oil or propane heating system to electricity or bioenergy for a building program?
To be eligible for the ÉcoPerformance Program — Conversion of an oil or propane heating system to electricity or bioenergy for a building program, you must:
The existing building must be located in Quebec.
The project must convert an oil or propane heating system to electricity or bioenergy.
The measure must stay in place for at least 10 years and the conversion must be completed within 24 months.
What expenses are eligible under ÉcoPerformance Program — Conversion of an oil or propane heating system to electricity or bioenergy for a building?
Convert an oil or propane heating system to electricity or bioenergy for a building.
Install a new heating system that operates exclusively on electricity or bioenergy.
Who can I contact for more information about the ÉcoPerformance Program — Conversion of an oil or propane heating system to electricity or bioenergy for a building?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at transitionenergetique.affaires@environnement.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 866 266-0008.
Where is the ÉcoPerformance Program — Conversion of an oil or propane heating system to electricity or bioenergy for a building available?
The ÉcoPerformance Program — Conversion of an oil or propane heating system to electricity or bioenergy for a building program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the ÉcoPerformance Program — Conversion of an oil or propane heating system to electricity or bioenergy for a building a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ÉcoPerformance Program — Conversion of an oil or propane heating system to electricity or bioenergy for a building is a Grant and Funding