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ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation
Supports simplified energy transition projects
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 250,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
ÉcoPerformance’s simplified implementation stream offers up to $100,000 per measure and $250,000 per site annually. It supports quick energy transition projects such as maple syrup evaporator conversion, CO2 refrigeration, heating conversion to renewable energy, and greenhouse heating electrification.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Conversion of maple syrup evaporators from fossil fuel to electricity.
- Installation of CO2 refrigeration systems in supermarkets and convenience stores.
- Conversion of oil or propane heating systems to renewable energy.
- Partial or complete electrification of greenhouse heating systems.
Documents Needed
- Completed financial assistance application form
- Proof of maple syrup quota and annual production, where applicable
- Fuel invoices and electricity bills, where applicable
- Photos of existing and new equipment, where applicable
- Property assessment roll or proxy, where required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Maple syrup producers
- Supermarkets and convenience stores
- Commercial, institutional and industrial buildings
- Greenhouse producers
- Agricultural and agro-food businesses
Who is not eligible
- Large energy consumers.
- Applicants seeking funding for measures outside the simplified implementation list.
- Projects using a used maple syrup evaporator.
- Heating conversion projects already submitted under Chauffez vert.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation costs of new renewable or electric heating systems replacing oil or propane systems (including associated equipment and components).
- Purchase and installation of new maple syrup production equipment required for the energy conversion measure (e.g. eligible evaporator and related systems), including dismantling of fossil-fuelled equipment.
- Purchase and installation of new CO₂ (R-744) centralized refrigeration systems for supermarkets and convenience stores, including heat recovery equipment.
- Purchase and installation of electrical heating equipment for greenhouses (partial or full electrification of existing fossil-fuel heating systems), including related electrical connection work (e.g. new electrical service entrance).
- Project-related expenses evidenced by supplier invoices directly tied to the implementation of the approved energy transition measures.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects by large energy consumers.
- Measures not included in the simplified implementation list.
- Used evaporators for maple syrup conversion.
- Projects already submitted under Chauffez vert for the same heating conversion measure.
- Projects that must be directed to the standard implementation stream due to higher consumption or scope.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The program reviews the application and confirms whether the project is admissible.
- If accepted, the applicant receives the project registration date, the expense eligibility date, the maximum aid amount, and the payment request form by email.
- Once the work is completed and the documents are validated, the aid is recalculated and the final payment is sent.
Additional information
- Projects must be completed within 24 months of a receivable application.
- Financial assistance is paid in a single instalment at project completion.
- Engineering services are not required for this simplified stream.
- A final payment request and supporting evidence are required after the work is completed.
Documents and links
Frequently Asked Questions about the ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation. 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 — Simplified Implementation?
ÉcoPerformance’s simplified implementation stream offers up to $100,000 per measure and $250,000 per site annually. It supports quick energy transition projects such as maple syrup evaporator conversion, CO2 refrigeration, heating conversion to renewable energy, and greenhouse heating electrification.
How much funding can be received?
ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation program?
To be eligible for the ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation program, you must:
Project must match a simplified measure.
Site must meet measure-specific conditions.
Project must be completed within 24 months.
What expenses are eligible under ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation?
Conversion of maple syrup evaporators from fossil fuel to electricity.
Installation of CO2 refrigeration systems in supermarkets and convenience stores.
Conversion of oil or propane heating systems to renewable energy.
Partial or complete electrification of greenhouse heating systems.
Where is the ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation available?
The ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation?
ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation is funded by Government of Québec