Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component
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QC, Canada
Maximize your energy efficiency savings with Hydro-Québec's Solutions efficaces program
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- grant_single|openingDate November 14, 2019
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Grant and Funding
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- Hydro-Québec
- Gouvernement du Québec
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The grant under the Solutions Efficaces program provides financial support for small businesses in Quebec to enhance energy efficiency and demand management projects in their commercial, institutional, or industrial buildings.
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The Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component offers financial support to small businesses focused on energy efficiency and demand management projects. The program provides a structured approach to allocate and manage funds, ensuring participants can effectively enhance their energy performance.
- Financial support is calculated using the OSE tool, which determines the specific amount based on project criteria.
- The financial amount contributed by Hydro-Québec must meet a minimum of $500 for eligible projects.
- Hydro-Québec disburses approved financial support approximately 45 days after receiving a compliant invoice.
- For successfully completed projects, Hydro-Québec informs participants of the financial support amount to be received.
- Incentive payments to aggregators or partners involve a standard calculation of 10% of the financial support provided per building project, subject to meeting the program’s requirements and a cumulative financial support threshold.
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The Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component supports modernization projects aimed at boosting energy efficiency and power demand management for small businesses in Quebec. Eligible projects include enhancements to buildings serving commercial, institutional, and industrial purposes.
- Modernization of existing buildings to improve energy performance.
- Expansion projects that incorporate energy-efficient designs.
- Major renovations focusing on energy-saving technologies.
- Addition of energy-efficient equipment to existing facilities.
- Construction of new buildings designed for optimized energy consumption.
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$ 125,000
Upgrade energy systems in a healthcare facility in Quebec City for higher efficiency.
$ 60,000
Conduct energy analysis and efficiency upgrades in a Montreal-based educational institution.
$ 100,000
Implement a comprehensive energy efficiency upgrade for a manufacturing plant in Montreal.
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the profile of the business and the characteristics of the buildings involved.
- The business must be located in Quebec.
- The buildings involved in the project must fall under the tariff G for electricity service and delivery.
- The project buildings must be intended for commercial, institutional, or industrial activities.
- The buildings must be powered by the Hydro-Québec network, an eligible autonomous network, or an eligible municipal or cooperative network.
- For new buildings, businesses must have at least three months of electricity billing history before presenting the project.
- Projects from public organizations are not eligible under this segment and must apply under the "Moyennes et grandes entreprises" segment.
- Projects involving agricultural market buildings must be applied for under the "Volet Agricole" program.
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The grant is intended for small businesses operating within the commercial, institutional, or industrial markets in Quebec, aiming to improve their energy efficiency performance through various projects.
- Small businesses with buildings subject to tariff G for electricity service and delivery.
- Businesses intending to undertake modernization, expansion, major renovation, equipment addition, or construction projects.
- Projects must aim at substantial energy efficiency improvements and meet Hydro-Québec's specific criteria.
- Applicants must adhere to Hydro-Québec’s regulations and ensure the proposed projects are not mandatory for regulatory compliance.
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This grant is designed specifically for projects within certain markets and excludes specific types of organizations to align with its strategic objectives. Some companies and industries are not eligible based on their operational status and primary activities.
- Public organizations including all levels of government, health and social services establishments, municipal and school bodies are excluded and treated under a different program category.
- Projects mandatory for compliance with federal or provincial laws, regulations, or norms are not eligible.
- Any project with a negative impact on health, safety, or the environment is excluded.
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The grant is designed to encourage small businesses to enhance their energy efficiency and demand management strategies. The eligible projects focus on optimizing electricity consumption across various building types.
- Modernization projects for small businesses.
- Expansion or major renovation projects.
- Additions of equipment or construction.
- Projects that aim at energy efficiency in commercial, institutional, or industrial markets.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is available to companies located in specific geographical areas determined by the funding body. These areas are chosen to support projects that promote energy efficiency in the province.
- Companies must be located within Quebec, Canada.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Energy efficiency measures proposed
- Financial feasibility
- Expected energy savings
- Relevance to the program
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The program is specifically focused on projects related to energy efficiency and demand-side management.
- There are specific communication requirements, where Hydro-Québec can verify submitted information and inform about the status and processing of the funding application.
- All documents submitted must be in French, following the regulations of the "Charte de la langue française."
- The Appui financier must comply with Hydro-Québec's requirements and needs to be calculated using the OSE tool.
- Hydro-Québec's verification process might require additional documents to justify the measures implemented in the project.
- The eligibility for remuneration incentives for partners or aggregators requires that the total financial supports granted to associated projects reach a minimum threshold of $50,000 per year.
- Payment timelines indicate that the financial support is disbursed approximately 45 days after receipt of a compliant original invoice, provided all program requirements are met.
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affaires@hydroquebec.com
1-800-463-9900
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