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Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Feasibility study
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Financial aid for feasibility studies on building energy efficiency
Grant and Funding
Overview
Enbridge Gas Quebec offers up to $2,500 in financial assistance to support feasibility studies or energy simulations aimed at improving building energy efficiency. Eligible activities include conducting professional feasibility studies or energy simulations using approved tools to identify and plan energy-saving measures for construction or renovation projects.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Activities funded
- Conducting feasibility studies to identify energy efficiency measures for buildings.
- Carrying out energy simulations to evaluate potential energy savings.
- Implementing custom projects focused on improving natural gas efficiency in building envelopes and mechanical systems.
- Adopting measures to enhance energy performance for new construction or major renovations.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 2,200
Simulation study on HVAC optimization in community recreation centre
$ 2,500
Feasibility study for heat recovery in office building retrofit
$ 2,300
Feasibility study of insulation upgrades in commercial bakery
$ 2,000
Feasibility study for demand-controlled ventilation in restaurant
$ 2,450
Energy simulation for multi-unit residential construction planning
$ 2,400
Assessment of building envelope improvements for daycare energy efficiency
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a commercial customer (Tariff 1) of Gazifère/Enbridge Gas Quebec whose primary heating source is natural gas.
- For existing buildings, the feasibility study must be conducted or verified by a professional engineer and focus on measures that achieve natural gas savings (not just upgrading gas appliances or switching energy sources).
- For new buildings, the project must aim to improve the building's energy efficiency by at least 25% compared to the National Energy Code for Buildings.
- Financial assistance is provided only after the activation of the gas meter and inspection of the heating system for new buildings.
Who is eligible?
- Commercial customers of Gazifère (Gazifère rate 1 clients)
- Companies whose primary source of heating is natural gas
Who is not eligible
- Companies whose principal heating source is not natural gas supplied by Gazifère.
- Businesses applying measures aimed at replacing natural gas with another energy source (for existing buildings).
- Organizations seeking support solely for measures related to the operation or consumption habits that require no investment.
- Projects eligible for financial support under other specific Gazifère high-efficiency equipment programs.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for preparing a feasibility study conducted or verified by an engineer.
- Costs incurred for conducting an energy simulation using approved simulation tools (e.g., EE4, CAN-QUEST, DOE2).
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses located in Quebec served by Gazifère (including Gatineau, Quebec).
Selection criteria
- Compliance of the feasibility study with the required specifications, including thorough descriptions and analyses as outlined in the program guide.
- Preparation or verification of the feasibility study by a professional engineer who is a member of a recognized professional order.
- Demonstration of projected natural gas savings and the associated economic and environmental impacts.
- Completeness and accuracy of documentation, including submission of all required supporting materials.
- Review and approval by Enbridge Gaz Québec and, if applicable, external consultant analysis.
How to apply
1
Consult the Participant's Guide
- Consult the Participant's Guide for the support initiatives program
- Review eligibility criteria and specifications
2
Send pre-admission application
- Prepare and send your pre-admission application
- Submit the required information before conducting the feasibility study or energy simulation
3
Wait for pre-admission approval
- Wait for Enbridge Gas Quebec's approval of your pre-admission application
- Receive confirmation within approximately 10 business days
4
Organize feasibility study or simulation
- Organize the feasibility study or energy simulation by a professional engineer
- Ensure the study meets all outlined requirements
5
Submit participation request
- Submit your participation request with the feasibility study or simulation records in electronic format
- Send documents by email or mail to the specified address
6
Receive decision and funding
- Enbridge Gas Quebec reviews your request for financial assistance
- Receive written notification of approval or refusal and the granted amount if approved
Additional information
- The financial assistance is processed on a first-come, first-served basis and is dependent on the availability of funds.
- Gazifère may modify the initiative's conditions and amounts of financial assistance without prior notice.
- Payment of approved assistance is made by cheque, which is mailed to the address provided in the application.
- An external consultant will review the submitted documentation, and a copy of this review is provided to the applicant.
Contacts
Programmes.Efficacite.Energetique@gazifere.com
8197718321
