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Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation
Supports innovative natural gas efficiency projects
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Innovation program offers up to $25,000 or 75% of project costs to support research and demonstration projects. It funds innovative natural gas efficiency initiatives aimed at reducing energy consumption or greenhouse gas emissions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research and demonstration projects to improve natural gas efficiency.
- Projects that reduce energy consumption or greenhouse gas emissions.
- Projects testing new approaches or solutions for natural gas use.
- Initiatives with potential for larger-scale commercialization.
Documents Needed
- Final project report
- Justification for eligible expenses incurred
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial customers subject to Enbridge Gaz Québec Rate 1
- Institutional customers subject to Enbridge Gaz Québec Rate 1
- Industrial customers subject to Enbridge Gaz Québec Rate 1
Who is not eligible
- Companies that are not commercial, institutional, or industrial clients subject to Enbridge Gaz Québec's Tariff 1.
- Projects that are already eligible for other Enbridge Gaz Québec energy efficiency grant programs.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries for internal staff and project partners working directly on the project.
- Professional service fees required for the project.
- Equipment, material rental, and supplies.
- Validation and verification service fees.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Production losses, rejects, or other losses related to the project.
- Land purchases.
- Non-essential or non-justifiable expenses, such as executive salaries.
- Any expense not directly related to the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Pre-admission applications are confirmed within 10 business days.
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to available funding.
- The participation request is reviewed before the second instalment is issued.
- Applicants are informed in writing whether the request is approved or refused.
Additional information
- Financial assistance is paid in two equal instalments.
- Progress reports are required on a schedule set at the start of the project.
- A final report is required when the project is completed.
- Enbridge Gaz Québec may request additional documents during review.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation. 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 Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation?
The Innovation program offers up to $25,000 or 75% of project costs to support research and demonstration projects. It funds innovative natural gas efficiency initiatives aimed at reducing energy consumption or greenhouse gas emissions.
How much funding can be received?
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation program?
To be eligible for the Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation program, you must:
Rate 1 commercial, institutional, or industrial customers
Natural gas efficiency projects
Measures not yet tested in Quebec
What expenses are eligible under Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation?
Research and demonstration projects to improve natural gas efficiency.
Projects that reduce energy consumption or greenhouse gas emissions.
Projects testing new approaches or solutions for natural gas use.
Initiatives with potential for larger-scale commercialization.
Who can I contact for more information about the Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation?
You can contact Enbridge Gas Quebec by email at pgee@enbridge.com or by phone at 8197718321.
Where is the Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation available?
The Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation is a Grant and Funding