How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $75000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream?

ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream is funded by Gouvernement du Québec

What are ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream's eligibility criterias?

Applicants must mandate specialized firms or carry out their own study to analyze measures for GHG reduction. An authorized signatory must appear in the Quebec Enterprise Register (REQ) or provide a power of attorney. The engineer signing the documents must be a member of the Quebec Order of Engineers (OIQ).

ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream

Last Update: March 12, 2025

QC, Canada

Complete analysis of greenhouse gas reduction options for Quebec companies

ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $75,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : November 14, 2019

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services

Grant Providers

Gouvernement du Québec

Status

Open

Overview of the ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream program

Up to $300,000 to cover 75% of the costs related to conducting a comprehensive analysis of greenhouse gas emission reduction opportunities in your company.

Eligible projects & activities

This program encourages the conduct of analyses aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions for buildings or industrial processes. It is aimed at participants wishing to explore potential solutions to improve energy efficiency.

Conducting standard analyses on existing buildings.
Feasibility studies for the optimization of industrial processes.
Assessment of potential measures to reduce GHG emissions.
Implementation of complex studies for large industrial projects.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 75,000

Conducting a technical-economic study to optimize the energy systems in a residential complex

$ 63,750

Conducting energy management certification for a non-profit organization dedicated to environmental conservation

$ 135,000

Installing solar panels to reduce fossil fuel consumption in a community center

$ 300,000

Implementing a new energy-efficient HVAC system to reduce GHG emissions in a manufacturing plant

Eligibility criteria of the ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream program

Eligibility for the ÉcoPerformance grant for analysis projects includes specific requirements related to the applicant and project criteria.

The applicant must be a participant interested in carrying out analysis measures aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GES).
The applicant should either mandate specialist firms or conduct their own feasibility study for enhancing the energy efficiency of their building or industrial process.
The applicant must ensure that expenses were not incurred prior to receiving the date of admissibility for expenses to qualify for the grant.

Who is eligible?

This grant targets participants interested in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the analysis and implementation of energy efficiency measures in buildings or industrial processes.

Participants who are not familiar with potential solutions for energy efficiency.
Participants seeking to study the feasibility of measures to improve their buildings or industrial processes.

Eligible expenses

The eligible expenses for this grant include costs necessary for the execution of an analysis to reduce GHG emissions.

Fees for external consultants.
Salaries and benefits of internal specialists, along with travel expenses, up to a specified ceiling.
Rental costs of measuring equipment.
Purchase costs of measuring equipment for analysis, with ownership to the participant.

Eligibility criteria of the ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream program

There are specific evaluation and selection criteria for the ÉcoPerformance program grant aimed at encouraging participants to undertake analyses for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These criteria assess the completeness of the application and the eligibility of the proposed project.

Completeness of the application, including submission of required forms and documents.
Eligibility of expenses, only considering those after the date of admissibility.
Conformity with the program's objectives and guidelines.
Capacity of the applicant to carry out the proposed analysis.
Qualification of the engineers involved, ensuring they are members of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).

How to apply to the ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream program

Initial submission of documents

Fill out the Financial Assistance Application Form, tabs 1 and 3.1.
Sign and date the Financial Assistance Application Form by the authorized signatory.
Prepare the Description of the Analysis, signed and dated by an engineer.
Email these documents to transitionenergetique.affaires@mern.gouv.qc.ca.

Evaluation of the request

A program officer is assigned to assess your file.
Receive the eligibility date for expenses, if the application meets the program criteria.

Confirmation of the request

Receive the document Confirmation of the terms of the financial aid agreement to complete and confirm certain details.
Receive a letter indicating the maximum amount of possible financial aid.
Sign the financial aid agreement sent for finalization.

First payment

Provide a signed and dated copy of the purchase order for analysis.
Receive the first payment corresponding to 50% of the financial assistance granted.

Final report and remaining payment

Provide the Analysis Report, signed and dated by an engineer, within 24 months of the agreement.
Update the Financial Assistance Application Form, tabs 2 and 3.1.
Receive the second payment after validation of the document compliance.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The grant requires documentation to be signed by an engineer who is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
An authorized signatory must be registered with the Registre des entreprises du Québec (REQ).
If the authorized signatory is not registered with the REQ, a power of attorney is required.
All forms must be submitted both in Excel and signed PDF formats.
Disbursement of funds is in two installments, with specific documentation required for each stage.
The maximum financial assistance depends on the type of analysis, either standard or complex, and has specific financial caps.
The project must be completed within 24 months of the effective date of the financial aid agreement.

Documents and links

ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream

Contact Gouvernement du Québec

transitionenergetique.affaires@mern.gouv.qc.ca

1 866-266-0008

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Investment support for feasibility studies in Quebec