ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream

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.

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).

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.