Electricity Management Systems
Last Update: June 3, 2025
QC, Canada
Money for energy management systems in Quebec
Electricity Management Systems at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $175,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Grant Providers
- Hydro-Québec
- Gouvernement du Québec
Status
Open
Overview of the Electricity Management Systems program
The Electricity Management Systems Program by Hydro-Québec provides financial support of up to $175,000 per site to industrial businesses in Quebec. The program aims to help companies implement, enhance, or upgrade electricity management systems and real-time monitoring, supporting activities such as analysis, installation of measurement tools, and energy efficiency improvements.
Financing 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).
Eligible projects & activities
- 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.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 62,500
Implement an advanced energy management system in factory
Eligibility criteria of the Electricity Management Systems program
- 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.
Who is eligible?
- Businesses operating in the industrial sector
- Companies engaged in manufacturing, assembly, or transformation of goods or commodities
- Companies involved in extraction of raw materials
Who is not eligible
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.
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.
Eligible geographic areas
- Sites located in Quebec, Canada.
Eligibility criteria of the Electricity Management Systems program
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.
How to apply to the Electricity Management Systems program
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.
Additional information
- A signed contract between Hydro-Québec and the applicant is required before funding is disbursed.
- Annual project audits are conducted by Hydro-Québec to validate progress and improvements.
- The program requires ongoing documentation, including the submission of financial and activity reports.
- Recipients are responsible for complying with applicable tax laws and must confirm their tax status with Hydro-Québec.
Contact Hydro-Québec
PGEE_Projet_Industriel_OISI@hydro.qc.ca
1-800-463-9900
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