Electricity Management Systems

• 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

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

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.

• Step 1: Submit the pre-project document to Hydro-Québec and attend a first meeting
  • Complete the pre-project form.
  • Send it to Hydro-Québec by email.
  • Attend the first meeting and subscribe to the business newsletter.
• Step 2: Complete the diagnostic analysis, if requested
  • Submit the diagnostic proposal.
  • Carry out the analysis after approval.
  • Send the report to Hydro-Québec with written confirmation that it was presented to senior management.
• Step 3: Submit the energy policy or project proposal
  • If a diagnostic analysis was completed, send the signed energy policy.
  • If not, complete the project proposal form and provide the required supporting documents.
• Step 4: Receive Hydro-Québec’s review and decision
  • Receive confirmation of receipt and the name of the responsible engineer.
  • Receive the eligibility notice and the final decision after review.
• Step 5: Sign the contract and start the project
  • Sign the contract if the project is accepted.
  • Email the signed contract to Hydro-Québec.
  • Set up the energy committee and proceed with implementation.

• 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

• 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.