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  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
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  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
grant_single|grantors
  • Gouvernement du Québec
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grant_card_status|open

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Up to $300,000 to cover 75% of the costs of conducting a complete analysis of opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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The grant supports participants in conducting analyses aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through consulting firms or internal specialists. Eligible projects can be categorized into standard or complex analyses, focusing on improving building or industrial processes.
  • Standard analyses
  • Complex analyses
  • Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
  • Improvement of building efficiency
  • Industrial process optimization
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$90,000

Toronto
Upgrading insulation in a historic library to improve energy efficiency and reduce heating costs.

$187,500

Vancouver
System optimization of an industrial refrigeration unit to reduce fugitive emissions and improve efficiency.

$63,750

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

$300,000

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

$75,000

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

$135,000

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

grant_single_labels|admissibility

This grant is designed to support participants who engage specialized firms or conduct their own studies to analyze measures aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It targets participants who are unaware of potential solutions or who wish to assess the feasibility of potential measures to improve their buildings or industrial processes.
  • The participant must engage in an analysis of measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • The analysis can be either standard or complex.
  • Eligible expenses include fees for external consultants and internal specialists, as well as costs related to measurement equipment.
  • The participant must follow the detailed application steps provided in the program guidelines.
  • A signatory authorized by the Registre des entreprises du Québec (REQ) must sign the application documents.
  • An engineer who is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) must sign the analysis description.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

The ÉcoPerformance program is open to various types of participants who are interested in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through analysis and feasibility studies of potential measures. Specifically, it caters to participants who choose to engage specialized firms or carry out their own studies for improvements in their buildings or industrial processes.
  • Participants interested in performing analysis to reduce GHG emissions.
  • Entities seeking to explore feasibility measures for industrial process improvements.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Yes, there are eligible expenses for this grant. These cover costs associated with consultants, internal specialists, and equipment necessary for analysis.
  • Consultant fees
  • Salaries and benefits for internal specialists including travel expenses
  • Rental costs of measurement equipment
  • Purchase costs of measurement equipment for analysis

grant_single_labels|criteria

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).

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: You must provide the following documents:
  • The completed Financial Assistance Application Form in Excel, tabs 1 and 3.1.
  • The Financial Assistance Application Form in PDF, signed and dated by the authorized signatory.
  • The Description of the Analysis, signed and dated by an engineer.
  • Send these documents by email to: transitionenergetique.affaires@mern.gouv.qc.ca.
  • Step 2: After receiving a complete application, a program officer will be assigned to your file for evaluation. If your application meets the program criteria, you will receive an eligible expense date. Commitments made and expenses incurred before this date are not eligible and could render the project ineligible.
  • Step 3: Following the complete evaluation of your application and confirmation of file eligibility, you will receive the Confirmation of Financial Assistance Agreement Conditions, which you must complete to confirm specific details of your application. You will then be informed by letter of the maximum financial assistance that can be granted. Finally, a financial assistance agreement will be sent to you for signature by both parties.
  • Step 4: To receive the first financial assistance payment, you must provide a dated and signed copy of the purchase order authorizing the chosen company to carry out the analysis. The first payment of financial assistance corresponds to 50% of the financial assistance granted, following your financial assistance agreement terms.
  • Step 5: Within 24 months from the effective date of the financial assistance agreement, you must provide:
  • The Analysis Report, signed and dated by an engineer.
  • The updated Financial Assistance Application Form with tabs 2 and 3.1 duly completed and updated.
  • After validating the conformity of the analysis report and other documents, the second and final payment, corresponding to the maximum residual financial assistance awarded to the analysis, will be confirmed by the MELCCFP.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

  • The maximum financial assistance available under the EcoPerformance program has been increased to $75,000 for standard analyses of major energy consumers.
  • Project completion deadlines have been extended for most program components.
  • Maximum financial assistance of $10,000 has been added for companies obtaining ISO 50001 certification under the Energy Management component.

grant_single_labels|documents

ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream

grant_single_labels|contact

transitionenergetique.affaires@mern.gouv.qc.ca
1 866-266-0008
Apply to this program