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Electricity Management Systems
Financial support for energy management systems
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 175,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 175,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- From $ 750,000 to $ 750,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development, implementation, or improvement of an electricity management system
- Real-time monitoring of electricity consumption for key processes and equipment
- Installation of permanent metering equipment and data tools
- Implementation of energy efficiency measures linked to the management system
Documents Needed
- Signed energy policy from senior management
- Current electricity consumption profile and reduction objectives
- List of existing and planned metering equipment
- Electricity performance dashboard
- Detailed eligible cost estimate
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industrial businesses
- Companies involved in manufacturing, assembly, or processing
- Companies involved in raw material extraction
Who is not eligible
- Companies that do not carry out industrial activities
Eligible expenses
- Internal labour for SGEE work
- Consulting services for energy management
- Purchase and installation of metering equipment
- Purchase, installation, and programming of tools to store and process metering data
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs, services, or work done before the first meeting with Hydro-Québec
- Metering equipment bought without an SGEE in place in the installation area
- Metering equipment used for load shedding, off-peak heating, or bill splitting
- Production losses, scrap, and similar losses linked to the project
- Used equipment purchases
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Hydro-Québec reviews the proposal and assigns an engineer
- Hydro-Québec confirms eligibility, usually within about two weeks
- Hydro-Québec evaluates required documents, indicators, and measurement points
- Hydro-Québec sends its decision, usually within about six weeks
- If approved, Hydro-Québec sends a contract for signature
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Electricity Management Systems Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Electricity Management Systems. 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 Electricity Management Systems?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Electricity Management Systems Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $175,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Electricity Management Systems program?
To be eligible for the Electricity Management Systems program, you must:
Sites must be located in Quebec and be related to industrial activities.
Sites must have electricity bills exceeding $750,000 for the last twelve months and be supplied by Hydro-Québec or an autonomous/municipal/cooperative network.
Projects must focus on developing, implementing, or improving electricity management systems and meet program requirements.
What expenses are eligible under Electricity Management Systems?
Development, implementation, or improvement of an electricity management system
Real-time monitoring of electricity consumption for key processes and equipment
Installation of permanent metering equipment and data tools
Implementation of energy efficiency measures linked to the management system
Who can I contact for more information about the Electricity Management Systems?
You can contact Hydro-Québec by email at PGEE_Projet_Industriel_OISI@hydro.qc.ca or by phone at 1-800-463-9900.
Where is the Electricity Management Systems available?
The Electricity Management Systems program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Electricity Management Systems a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Electricity Management Systems is a Grant and Funding