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ÉcoPerformance Program — Financial assistance to install an electric heating system in a greenhouse
Greenhouse electric heating conversion support
Offered by
Funding available
$ 250,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
ÉcoPerformance offers assistance covering up to 75% of eligible expenses for greenhouse producers in Québec to convert heating to electricity and reduce fuel oil or propane consumption. Eligible activities include existing greenhouse expansion or new construction, installation of a new electric heating system, and partial or full conversion from propane or heating oil.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Partial or full conversion of greenhouse heating systems from propane or heating oil to electricity
- Installation of a new electric heating system supplying one or more greenhouses
Documents Needed
- Completed ÉcoPerformance financial assistance application form for greenhouse production, filled out electronically in Excel
- Project studies related to electrifying the greenhouse heating system, if available
- Thermal energy bills for 24 months
- Complete electricity bill for 12 months
- Photos of the nameplates and of each greenhouse, inside and outside
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Greenhouse producers
Who is not eligible
- A project that has already received financial assistance under ÉcoPerformance or another Bioénergies stream
- A greenhouse located off-grid or connected to an autonomous electricity network
- Greenhouse production in a building or in a container
Eligible expenses
- Purchase, installation, and commissioning costs for the new heating system
- Removal and dismantling costs for the fuel-fired system
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Internal costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
- Hydro-Québec and the municipal or cooperative networks of Saint-Jean-Baptiste-de-Rouville, Westmount, Alma, Amos, Baie-Comeau, Coaticook, Joliette, Magog, Saguenay, and Sherbrooke
How to apply
- Complete the financial assistance application form electronically in Excel, save it on your computer, and have it sent and dated by the authorized signatory.
- Send the completed form and supporting documents by email to transitionenergetique.affaires@environnement.gouv.qc.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- If the project is admissible, two emails are sent during the analysis phase.
- The first email provides the project registration date and the expense eligibility date.
- The second email provides the maximum assistance amount and the payment request form.
- You may begin installation or conversion work after receiving the first email, and the work must be completed within 24 months.
- After the documents are validated, the assistance is recalculated and the payment is confirmed and sent.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the ÉcoPerformance Program — Financial assistance to install an electric heating system in a greenhouse Program
What is the ÉcoPerformance Program — Financial assistance to install an electric heating system in a greenhouse?
ÉcoPerformance offers assistance covering up to 75% of eligible expenses for greenhouse producers in Québec to convert heating to electricity and reduce fuel oil or propane consumption. Eligible activities include existing greenhouse expansion or new construction, installation of a new electric heating system, and partial or full conversion from propane or heating oil.
How much funding can be received?
ÉcoPerformance Program — Financial assistance to install an electric heating system in a greenhouse Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the ÉcoPerformance Program — Financial assistance to install an electric heating system in a greenhouse program?
To be eligible for the ÉcoPerformance Program — Financial assistance to install an electric heating system in a greenhouse program, you must:
Have existing greenhouses, expand them, or build new greenhouses
Convert heating from propane or heating oil no. 1 or no. 2 to electricity
Be connected to Hydro-Québec or a municipal/cooperative network and keep annual energy use below 36,000 GJ
What expenses are eligible under ÉcoPerformance Program — Financial assistance to install an electric heating system in a greenhouse?
Partial or full conversion of greenhouse heating systems from propane or heating oil to electricity
Installation of a new electric heating system supplying one or more greenhouses
Who can I contact for more information about the ÉcoPerformance Program — Financial assistance to install an electric heating system in a greenhouse?
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 — Financial assistance to install an electric heating system in a greenhouse available?
The ÉcoPerformance Program — Financial assistance to install an electric heating system in a greenhouse program is available the province of Quebec.