Open
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 100 - $ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 9, 2023
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Up to $5M per project supports energy-efficiency upgrades in agricultural buildings. It covers eligible product replacements, greenhouse systems, and other approved equipment and demand-response measures.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 9, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Replacement of lighting, ventilation, milking, and piglet-warming equipment with energy-efficient models.
- Installation of greenhouse heat pumps and accumulation reservoirs.
- Other eligible energy-efficiency or demand-response measures listed in OSE.
Documents Needed
- Electricity bill showing the contract number for the site
- Invoices for purchase and installation
- Completed OSE form and project completion confirmation
- NEQ, QST number, or SIN if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Greenhouses
- Livestock farms
- Dairy operations
- Crop farms
- Aquaculture businesses
Who is not eligible
- Businesses outside the agricultural market.
- Businesses involved in cannabis production and commercialization that is not Health Canada-approved.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase, installation, and commissioning of eligible products, equipment, and greenhouse systems.
- Applicable programming costs for demand-response measures.
- Design, controller or software updates, performance follow-up, and user training for automated demand-response work.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Financing charges.
- Products or upgrades required only to meet laws, regulations, or standards.
- Projects that negatively affect health, safety, or the environment, or that break the law.
- Electricity production projects, except eligible photovoltaic panels.
- Heat pump measures already submitted under ÉcoPerformance bi-energy commercial and institutional.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Hydro-Québec acknowledges receipt of the submission and reviews it for compliance.
- Additional information may be requested before a decision is made.
- Hydro-Québec may inspect the installation to verify the work.
- If the project is compliant, Hydro-Québec approves or adjusts the support amount.
- Payment is issued after a compliant original invoice is received.
Additional information
- Hydro-Québec may request additional supporting documents.
- Site visits may be carried out to verify compliance.
- All submitted documents must generally be in French.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Efficient Farming Products Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Efficient Farming Products. 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 Efficient Farming Products?
Up to $5M per project supports energy-efficiency upgrades in agricultural buildings. It covers eligible product replacements, greenhouse systems, and other approved equipment and demand-response measures.
How much funding can be received?
Efficient Farming Products Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Efficient Farming Products program?
To be eligible for the Efficient Farming Products program, you must:
Project in Quebec.
Eligible agricultural measures only.
Submit after installation.
What expenses are eligible under Efficient Farming Products?
Replacement of lighting, ventilation, milking, and piglet-warming equipment with energy-efficient models.
Installation of greenhouse heat pumps and accumulation reservoirs.
Other eligible energy-efficiency or demand-response measures listed in OSE.
Who can I contact for more information about the Efficient Farming Products?
You can contact Hydro-Québec by email at bureau.eeaffaires@hydroquebec.com or by phone at 1 800 463-9900.
Where is the Efficient Farming Products available?
The Efficient Farming Products program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Efficient Farming Products a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Efficient Farming Products is a Grant and Funding