How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $100000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems?

ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems is funded by Gouvernement du Québec

ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems

Q: What are ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a business or a group of businesses active in the industrial, commercial, agricultural, agri-food, or manufacturing sectors (primary or secondary). The building must be located in Quebec.

Last Update: June 3, 2025

QC, Canada

Funding to optimize the operation of building mechanical systems

ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $100,000
Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : January 24, 2023

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Grant Providers

Gouvernement du Québec

Status

Open

Overview of the ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems program

The ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of Building Mechanical Systems program provides financial assistance of up to $100,000 per site to optimize building heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and lighting systems. The funding supports projects that aim to reduce energy consumption through detailed analysis, training, and continuous monitoring measures in existing buildings across various sectors in Quebec.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial assistance covers 75% of eligible expenses for the Investigation phase and for the combined Transfert and Continuous Follow-up phases, up to a maximum of $100,000 per building.
The total amount of financial aid granted cannot exceed the specified maximum per project site.
Payments are made in two installments aligned with the completion of eligible project phases.

Eligible projects & activities

Optimization and recommissioning of mechanical systems in existing buildings, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and lighting systems to reduce energy consumption.
Conducting detailed analyses, audits, and implementation of energy-saving measures to enhance building performance.
Training technical staff to maintain and sustain the improved performance of recommissioned systems.
Ongoing monitoring and verification of system performance and achieved energy savings over a two-year period.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 90,000

Recommission HVAC and lighting systems in a downtown office building

$ 71,250

Energy-efficient HVAC upgrades for a retail store to lower operational costs

$ 82,500

Recommission HVAC systems in a university building to enhance energy savings

$ 75,000

Energy-efficient upgrades for HVAC systems in a hospital

Eligibility criteria of the ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems program

The applicant must be an enterprise, a group of enterprises, an institution, a municipality, or an organization active in one of the following sectors: industrial, commercial, agricultural, agri-food, manufacturing (primary and secondary), institutional, or municipal.
The building must be located in Quebec.
The project's objective must be to reduce energy consumption by optimizing the operation of building mechanical systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and lighting).
The project must cover all five required phases: planning, investigation, implementation, transfer (training), and continuous follow-up.

Who is eligible?

Industrial sector companies
Commercial sector companies
Agricultural sector entities
Agri-food sector entities
Manufacturing sector companies (primary and secondary sectors)
Institutional organizations
Municipalities

Who is not eligible

No explicit exclusions or restrictions regarding non-eligible companies or industries are specified in the available documentation for this program.

Eligible expenses

Fees for external consultants and accredited agents involved in the project.
Salaries, benefits, and travel expenses for internal specialists directly assigned to the project (up to the specified maximum in the financial agreement).
Rental costs for measurement equipment required for project analysis.
Purchase costs for measurement equipment used for the analysis, which remains the property of the participating company.

Eligible geographic areas

Buildings located in Quebec.

Eligibility criteria of the ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems program

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The selection criteria for the remise au point des systèmes mécaniques des bâtiments grant are as follows:

Completeness and adherence to program requirements of the application
Quality and relevance of the proposed project
Experience and qualifications of the applicant and their team
Budget efficiency and realistic funding request
Potential for energy savings and environmental impact

How to apply to the ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems program

Initial submission of the application

Provide the Financial Aid Application Form (tabs 1 and 3.1) duly filled out.
Attach the signed and dated Financial Aid Application Form.
Include the Description of the analysis signed and dated by an accredited RCx agent.
Send the documents by email to: transitionenergetique.affaires@mern.gouv.qc.ca.

Assessment of the request

A program officer evaluates your file after complete receipt.
Receive an eligibility date for expenses if the application meets the program's criteria.

Eligibility Confirmation

Receive the Confirmation document of the conditions of the financial aid agreement to complete certain details.
Receive a letter informing of the maximum amount of financial aid.
Sign the financial aid agreement sent for signature.

First payment of financial aid

Provide a copy of the order form authorizing the execution of the mandate.
Submit the Analysis Report - investigation section signed and dated.
Update the Financial Assistance Application Form (tab 3.1) and the order form to the accredited agent.
Provide copies of invoices justifying eligible costs.
Receive 75% of eligible expenses for the investigation phase.

Implementation of the recommended measures

Implement the recommended measures.
The accredited agent updates the documentation of the mechanical systems.
Train the responsible personnel for the maintenance of the implemented measures.

Delivery of documents for project monitoring

Provide the Analysis Report - transfer section signed and dated.
Update tabs 2 and 3.1 of the Financial Aid Application Form.
Provide copies of invoices for eligible costs.
Send a commitment letter for the continuous monitoring phase.
Validate the compliance of the documents to receive the second financial aid payment.

Continuous monitoring

Carry out continuous monitoring with the accredited agent to sustain the savings.
Provide two annual analysis reports of continuous monitoring that are signed and dated.
Provide invoices for the monitoring stages within the specified deadlines.

Additional information

Accredited RCx agents play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and standardization of analysis and follow-up documentation.
Templates and sample documents, such as analysis and reporting forms, are readily provided by the program for applicants' use.
Applicants are recommended to create a dedicated accounting project number to track internal expenses tied to the RCx process.
If a project's responsible signatory is not listed in the Quebec Business Register, a power of attorney is required.