grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|maxCount
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDate November 14, 2019
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
grant_single|grantors
  • Hydro-Québec
  • Gouvernement du Québec
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

If the annual electricity bill for your business exceeds $750,000, you may be able to get up to $175,000 to cover up to 50% of the costs to purchase and install diagnostic equipment, or to implement an elictricity management system (EMS) or an energy mana

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

  • Financial support covering up to 50 % of the actual eligible costs for the diagnostic analysis (business plan), up to a maximum of $25,000 per site.
  • Financial support covering up to 50 % of the actual eligible costs for the development, implementation, or improvement of an electric energy management system (EEMS), up to a maximum of $75,000 per site.
  • Financial support covering up to 50 % of the actual eligible costs for the establishment of an energy management information system (EMIS), up to a maximum of $75,000 per site.
  • Maximum amount of financial support that can be received per project: $175,000 per site, excluding additional bonuses (the amount is cumulative from November 19, 2018, until the end of the program).

grant_single_labels|projects

  • Development, implementation, or improvement of an electricity management system (SGEE) for industrial sites in Quebec.
  • Real-time measurement of electricity consumption related to key processes, systems, and equipment.
  • Installation of permanent metering equipment for electricity consumption tracking as part of an energy management information system (SIGE).
  • Implementation of new energy efficiency measures that improve the energy performance of industrial facilities.
  • Technical support and training activities for establishing or enhancing the SGEE.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 62,500

Implement an advanced energy management system in factory

grant_single_labels|admissibility

  • The applicant must be a person (individual or legal entity) carrying out industrial activities at a site located in Quebec.
  • The site(s) must be supplied with electricity by Hydro-Québec, an approved autonomous network, or eligible municipal/cooperative networks.
  • The site(s) must have electricity bills exceeding $750,000 for the last 12 months.
  • The project must focus on the development, implementation, or improvement of an electricity management system (SGEE) aimed at reducing electricity consumption.
  • For complementary financial support and services, sites must generally be subject to Hydro-Québec's L rate (exceptions are subject to approval by Hydro-Québec).
  • The applicant must submit all required documents as specified by the program, including a proposal and supporting documentation.
  • If already using an SGEE, the applicant must specify the intended improvements and their objectives.
  • Projects must span approximately five years, including ongoing monitoring and improvement after initial implementation.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • Businesses operating in the industrial sector
  • Companies engaged in manufacturing, assembly, or transformation of goods or commodities
  • Companies involved in extraction of raw materials

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

This grant does not explicitly mention ineligible companies or industries based on their status or main activity. The focus seems to be on energy-intensive industrial sites within Quebec that meet specific criteria.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The grant covers specific expenses related to the development, implementation, and improvement of an electrical energy management system (SGEE) and the associated information management system (SIGE).
  • Costs of internal labor dedicated to the development, implementation, or improvement of the SGEE, including a description of activities, number of hours, and hourly rates.
  • Consultancy fees necessary for initiating energy management within the organization and ensuring the internal team takes responsibility for SGEE-related activities.
  • Costs for purchasing measurement equipment and processes necessary to monitor energy performance indicators specific to electricity.
  • Installation costs for these measurement equipments by external and internal labor.
  • Costs for purchasing and installing required tools, including programming costs, to retain data from measurements and convert it into useful information.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

  • Sites located in Quebec, Canada.

grant_single_labels|criteria

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria designed to ensure effective and strategic use of resources.
  • Relevance of the project to the energy management goals as articulated in the program's objectives.
  • Quality of the energy management strategy proposed, including the setup of a System of Energy Management (SGEE).
  • Demonstrated potential for energy savings and efficiency improvements.
  • Commitment to ongoing monitoring and auditing as outlined in the program phases.
  • Capability of the organization to implement the project, including team and resource allocation.
  • Clarity and completeness of documentation submitted as part of the proposal, including baseline energy use and targeted reductions.

grant_single_labels|apply

1
Transmission of the Draft Document (DAP)
  • Fill out the accessible DAP.
  • Send the DAP to Hydro-Québec at the email address PGEE_Projet_Industriel_OISI@hydro.qc.ca.
  • Hold a first meeting with Hydro-Québec.
  • Subscribe to the Business newsletter for updates on the Program.
2
Realization of the diagnostic analysis
  • Present a diagnostic analysis project to Hydro-Québec.
  • Receive Hydro-Québec's approval regarding the amount granted for the analysis.
  • Conduct the analysis and present the report to senior management.
  • Send the report to Hydro-Québec, confirming its presentation to senior management.
3
Submission of the Proposal (if the diagnostic analysis has not been submitted)
  • Fill out the Project Proposal provided by Hydro-Québec.
  • Submit the Energy Policy signed by an authorized member of senior management.
  • Provide the consumption balance and electricity reduction objectives.
  • Prepare the list of existing and additional Measuring equipment.
  • Describe the method for calculating electrical energy savings.
4
Confirmation of receipt and eligibility
  • Receive confirmation of the receipt date from Hydro-Québec and the name of the responsible engineer.
  • Be informed of the eligibility of the Proposal within an approximate timeframe of two weeks.
5
Acceptance of the Project
  • Hydro-Québec verifies the compliance of the Documents and the validity of the performance indicators.
  • Be informed of the acceptance or rejection of the Project in about six weeks.
6
Signature of the Contract
  • Sign a Contract with Hydro-Québec if the Project is accepted.
  • Provide the signed Energy Policy, establish an Energy committee, and appoint an Energy manager.
  • Send the signed Contract to DEE_Contrat_PGEE@hydro.qc.ca.
7
Implementation of the EMS (Environmental Management System)
Communicate with Hydro-Québec to plan the audit after the implementation of the EMS.
8
Disbursement of Financial Support
  • Send the purchase orders and various invoices to Hydro-Québec.
  • Hydro-Québec validates the documents and informs about the amount of the financial support.
  • Issue an original invoice corresponding to the amount indicated by Hydro-Québec.
9
Project Follow-up
Continuation of financial support payments over approximately four years after required audits and validations.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
  • The audited follow-up and documentation are necessary to track the ongoing improvements of the energy management system.
  • The program's duration spans five years, with mandatory continuous measurement and performance evaluations.
  • Participants must establish an internal energy committee and appoint an energy manager.
  • Hydro-Québec reserves the right to validate the methodology for calculating energy savings to qualify for the bonus.
  • Participants should be aware of the fiscal obligations associated with the grant and may need to consult a tax advisor.
  • An Appui financier is considered an incentive payment that may reduce the cost of capital assets or expenses.

grant_single_labels|documents

Electricity Management Systems

grant_single_labels|contact

1-800-463-9900

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