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Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component
Energy support for efficient business equipment
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- 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).
Documents Needed
- Completed OSE files (including the “Project completion confirmation” in the OSE tool)
- Copies of all purchase and installation/programming invoices for each implemented measure
- Aggregator Participation Notice (if an aggregator submits the project)
- Measurement plan (if required by Hydro‑Québec under the Customized Option)
- Electricity bill for the period preceding submission (if supplied by a municipal or cooperative system and the project is in an existing building)
Eligibility
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)
Who is not eligible
- Businesses whose project start date is earlier than June 9, 2020, are not eligible.
- For the Medium and Large Businesses component, projects involving demand response measures are not eligible under the Customized Option.
- Projects for the agricultural market must generally be submitted under the Agricultural component; only if the efficient products, equipment or systems are not eligible there may they be submitted under the Customized Option, subject to Hydro-Québec’s prior approval.
- Buildings connected to autonomous or municipal/cooperative networks are not eligible for demand response measures.
- Businesses that do not meet the program’s specific rate requirements for the selected component cannot apply under that component.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation of energy-efficient equipment and systems to improve energy performance of commercial, institutional, or industrial buildings.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects submitted before June 9, 2020.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec.
- Eligible off-grid systems, municipal systems, and cooperative systems identified by Hydro-Québec, including specific areas such as Basse-Côte-Nord, Schefferville, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Nunavik, and Haute-Mauricie.
Processing and Agreement
- Hydro-Québec determines which terms and conditions apply based on the date it received the compliant proposal.
- Projects submitted before June 9, 2020 are not eligible.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses 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 — Medium and Large Businesses Component?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component program?
To be eligible for the Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component program, you must:
Customized Option only.
Hydro-Québec must confirm proposal receipt.
Submitted after June 9, 2020.
What expenses are eligible under Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component?
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).
Who can I contact for more information about the Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component?
You can contact Hydro-Québec by email at bureau.eeaffaires@hydroquebec.com or by phone at 1-800-463-9900.
Where is the Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component available?
The Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component is a Grant and Funding