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Energir — New efficient construction
Supports efficient building construction with natural gas savings
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 325,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 5, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The New Efficient Construction Grant supports energy-efficient new buildings, expansions, and major renovations that reduce natural gas use and operating costs. It offers up to $325,000 per account number, with funding also available for energy simulations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 325,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : November 5, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Housing
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction of new energy-efficient buildings
- Building expansions
- Major renovations involving architecture, HVAC and lighting
Documents Needed
- Declaration of Interest form (Tab 1)
- Preliminary Energy Simulation Declaration (Tab 2)
- Final Energy Simulation Declaration (Tab 3)
- Request for payment form (Tab 4)
- Supporting documents listed in the documentation guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial businesses
- Multi-unit housing buildings with four or more units
- Institutional organizations
- Industrial businesses
Eligible expenses
- Energy simulation costs
- Integrated design process costs
- Additional investment costs linked to energy efficiency measures
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Measures reducing domestic hot water flow
- Industrial process measures
- Requests below $75,000, excluding simulation costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Énergir reviews the declaration of interest and opens the file in writing
- Preliminary simulation documents are assessed and approved or refused in writing
- Énergir reviews the final file and validates the final funding amount
- A technical review of the energy simulation is carried out by an Énergir-selected modeller
- A post-construction inspection may be conducted on a random basis
Additional information
- Énergir reserves the right to modify or end the program without notice, but accepted requests will still be processed.
- Énergir may request clarifications from the simulation professional, and responses must be provided within 10 working days.
- A post-construction inspection may be carried out, and major differences from the approved simulation can require repayment of the aid.
- The program conditions apply only to requests received on or after February 25, 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Energir — New efficient construction Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Energir — New efficient construction. 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 Energir — New efficient construction?
The New Efficient Construction Grant supports energy-efficient new buildings, expansions, and major renovations that reduce natural gas use and operating costs. It offers up to $325,000 per account number, with funding also available for energy simulations.
How much funding can be received?
Energir — New efficient construction Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $325,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Energir — New efficient construction program?
To be eligible for the Energir — New efficient construction program, you must:
Current or prospective Énergir customer
New building, expansion, or major renovation
Natural gas heating required
What expenses are eligible under Energir — New efficient construction?
Construction of new energy-efficient buildings
Building expansions
Major renovations involving architecture, HVAC and lighting
Who can I contact for more information about the Energir — New efficient construction?
You can contact Energir by email at efficaciteenergetique@energir.com or by phone at 514 598-3410.
Where is the Energir — New efficient construction available?
The Energir — New efficient construction program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Energir — New efficient construction a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Energir — New efficient construction is a Grant and Funding