
Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component
Last Update: May 29, 2025
QC, Canada
Hydro-Québec's energy efficiency program for enterprises
Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Hydro-Québec
- Gouvernement du Québec
Status
Open
Overview of the Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component program
The "Solutions efficaces" grant program for medium and large enterprises offers substantial financial support up to a maximum of $5 million per project, aiming to promote energy efficiency and demand management projects in commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings in Quebec. Eligible activities include modernization, expansion, major renovations, equipment additions, and construction projects that lead to significant annual electricity savings.
Financing terms and conditions
- Medium and large businesses can receive up to 75% of eligible costs covered by financial support.
- For the Customized Option, financial assistance may cover up to 75% of eligible costs with a maximum of $5 million per project.
Eligible projects & activities
- Purchase and installation of energy-efficient equipment and systems in commercial, institutional, or industrial buildings.
- Implementation of efficient heat pumps to meet heating and cooling needs.
- Deployment of automation equipment for demand response management.
- Implementation of energy-efficient measures not listed in the OSE calculation tool (under the Customized Option).
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 4,000,000
Energy-efficient lighting installation in a large commercial complex
$ 5,000,000
Construction of energy-efficient multisport complex
$ 5,000,000
Installing high-efficiency heat pumps in a manufacturing plant
$ 5,000,000
Expanding a corporate office with energy-efficient systems
$ 5,000,000
Renovating an industrial facility to improve energy efficiency
$ 5,000,000
Upgrading automation systems in a hospital for demand management
Eligibility criteria of the Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component program
- The applicant must be a medium or large business.
- The applicant must be subject to one of the following Hydro-Québec business rates: G9, M, L, or LG (as indicated in the Details of costs section of their bill).
- The project must involve the purchase and installation of equipment or systems to improve the energy performance of commercial, institutional, or industrial buildings.
- The applicant must review and comply with the eligibility requirements and program terms and conditions as outlined in the Participant’s Guide for the Medium and Large Businesses Component and the Conditions and Undertaking documentation.
Who is eligible?
- Commercial businesses
- Institutional entities
- Industrial businesses
- Businesses subject to electricity rates G9, M, L, or LG (for Medium and Large Businesses component)
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation of energy-efficient equipment and systems to improve energy performance of commercial, institutional, or industrial buildings.
How to apply to the Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component program
1
Project Preparation
- Download the version of the OSE tool corresponding to the project start date and use it to assess financial support.
- Familiarize yourself with the Participation Guide, its annexes, and the conditions and commitments.
- Validate the eligibility of energy efficiency and demand management measures in the Participation Guide and in OSE.
2
Presentation of the Completed Project
- Fill in the OSE files by following the prescribed steps.
- Send the duly completed OSE files, including the project completion confirmation and copies of the purchase and installation invoices, to bureau.eeaffaires@hydroquebec.com.
3
Verification of compliance and approval
- Prepare to provide additional documents justifying the implementation of measures as needed.
- Hydro-Québec may visit the Project site to ensure compliance with the work carried out.
4
Billing of Financial Support
Prepare an original invoice using their accounting system in accordance with tax considerations, to be sent to Hydro-Québec within 30 days after receiving the billing request.
5
Payment of Financial Support
Hydro-Québec pays the amount of the Financial Support approximately 45 days after receiving the original compliant invoice.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The Appui financier is contingent upon Hydro-Québec's approval of the project's adherence to the program requirements after verification.
- Participants are recommended to subscribe to Hydro-Québec's Infolettre Affaires for updates and information about the Solutions Efficaces program.
- For projects requiring metering, a possible commissioning period may be mandated, with an adjustment of the cost or financial support at the project's completion.
- In some cases, Hydro-Québec may request additional documentation justifying the implemented energy efficiency or demand management measures.
- Aggregator participation must include a signed notification from clients outlining participation details in the program.
- The project may undergo site inspection by Hydro-Québec to ensure compliance with the program's requirements before final approval is given.
Contact Hydro-Québec
bureau.eeaffaires@hydroquebec.com
1-800-463-9900
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