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Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component
Boost building energy performance with support
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Efficient Solutions Program supports Québec businesses with financial assistance to improve building energy performance. It covers energy analysis, efficient equipment, demand response measures, heat recovery, solar panels and thermal envelope improvements.
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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
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
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
- Energy analysis projects for buildings, equipment, or processes.
- Installation of energy-efficient equipment in commercial, institutional, or industrial buildings.
- Implementation of demand response measures.
- Heat recovery projects.
- Thermal envelope improvement projects.
Documents Needed
- Energy analysis proposal form
- OSE forms and completed project files
- Confirmation of project completion
- Invoices and proof of electricity billing under the required rate
- Conditions and Undertakings document
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses located in Québec
- Partners
- Aggregators
Who is not eligible
- Public organizations
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
- Québec
Selection criteria
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
How to apply
- Download and use the OSE tool version that matches the project start date.
- Review the Participant's Guide and the Conditions and Undertakings.
- Submit the completed project only after the work has been completed.
- Hydro-Québec will acknowledge receipt and assess compliance.
Processing and Agreement
- Hydro-Québec reviews the submitted project for compliance.
- Additional information or documents may be requested.
- Hydro-Québec may visit the site to verify the work.
- The project is approved or the financial support is revised.
- The approved amount is communicated before payment.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component Program
What is the Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component?
The Efficient Solutions Program supports Québec businesses with financial assistance to improve building energy performance. It covers energy analysis, efficient equipment, demand response measures, heat recovery, solar panels and thermal envelope improvements.
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 project must be completed before submission
The project must be submitted using the OSE tool
The building must be billed under Rate G or Flex G
What expenses are eligible under Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component?
Energy analysis projects for buildings, equipment, or processes.
Installation of energy-efficient equipment in commercial, institutional, or industrial buildings.
Implementation of demand response measures.
Heat recovery projects.
Thermal envelope improvement projects.
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