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Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component
Maximize your energy efficiency savings with Hydro-Québec's Solutions efficaces program
Last Update: April 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 500 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Installation of energy-efficient equipment or systems in commercial, institutional, or industrial buildings.
- Installation or replacement of energy-efficient equipment or systems on farms.
- Implementation of energy efficiency measures to optimize electricity consumption in eligible buildings.
- Implementation of demand management measures to reduce power demand during peak events.
- Projects involving major renovations, expansion, or construction that incorporate energy efficiency upgrades.
- Implementation of efficient electrification projects that reduce or eliminate the use of fossil fuels by installing high-efficiency equipment powered by electricity.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial businesses
- Institutional businesses
- Industrial businesses
Eligible expenses
- Purchase costs of new energy-efficient equipment certified or approved by recognized independent bodies or Hydro-Québec.
- Installation costs of new energy-efficient equipment certified or approved by recognized independent bodies or Hydro-Québec.
- Purchase costs of new equipment for demand response measures, certified or approved by recognized independent bodies or Hydro-Québec.
- Installation or programming costs related to energy efficiency or demand response measures implemented in the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Buildings located in Quebec.
Additional information
- The OSE (Outil Solutions efficaces) tool must be used for evaluating the amount of financial support and for submitting projects; different versions are available depending on project start dates.
- All documents submitted to Hydro-Québec, including reports and invoices, must be written in French unless an exception is provided under the Charter of the French Language and its regulations.
- Hydro-Québec may communicate directly with the applicant, partner, or aggregator at any time to verify information provided or to update on the status of the financial support application.
- Hydro-Québec reserves the right to close the applicant’s file if the required invoice is not submitted within 30 days of their request.
- If a project covers both buildings under Rate G and those under other business rates, the incentive calculation will apply rules appropriate to each rate segment.
- For new buildings, an electricity billing history of at least three months is required before financial support is disbursed, and only if the building is permanently billed under Rate G following construction.
- Subsidies are not granted for projects that are mandatory for legal or regulatory compliance.
- Public organizations are not eligible under this Small Business Component and must apply under the "Medium and Large Businesses" component.
- The incentive for partners or aggregators is only paid if the total eligible financial support across all their projects reaches or exceeds $50,000 in the calendar year; otherwise, their projects’ incentives may be transferred to Medium and Large Businesses rules.
- Participants, partners, or aggregators are encouraged to subscribe to Hydro-Québec’s business newsletter to stay informed about program updates and additional offers.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component. 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 Solutions Program — Small Business Component?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component program?
To be eligible for the Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component program, you must:
The buildings must be located in Quebec and subject to the G rate for electricity service and delivery.
The projects must aim at activities relevant to the commercial, institutional, or industrial markets.
For new buildings, the participant must have an electricity bill history of at least three months before submitting the project.
What expenses are eligible under Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component?
Installation of energy-efficient equipment or systems in commercial, institutional, or industrial buildings.
Installation or replacement of energy-efficient equipment or systems on farms.
Implementation of energy efficiency measures to optimize electricity consumption in eligible buildings.
Implementation of demand management measures to reduce power demand during peak events.
Projects involving major renovations, expansion, or construction that incorporate energy efficiency upgrades.
Implementation of efficient electrification projects that reduce or eliminate the use of fossil fuels by installing high-efficiency equipment powered by electricity.
Who can I contact for more information about the Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component?
You can contact Hydro-Québec by email at affaires@hydroquebec.com or by phone at 1-800-463-9900.
Where is the Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component available?
The Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component is a Grant and Funding