ÉcoPerformance — Standard Analysis Stream
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QC, Canada
Complete analysis of greenhouse gas reduction options for Quebec companies
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- grant_single|openingDate November 14, 2019
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Grant and Funding
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- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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- Gouvernement du Québec
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Up to $300,000 to cover 75% of the costs related to conducting a comprehensive analysis of greenhouse gas emission reduction opportunities in your company.
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This program encourages the conduct of analyses aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions for buildings or industrial processes. It is aimed at participants wishing to explore potential solutions to improve energy efficiency.
- Conducting standard analyses on existing buildings.
- Feasibility studies for the optimization of industrial processes.
- Assessment of potential measures to reduce GHG emissions.
- Implementation of complex studies for large industrial projects.
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$ 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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transitionenergetique.affaires@mern.gouv.qc.ca
1 866-266-0008