How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $325000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Energir — New efficient construction?

Energir — New efficient construction is funded by Energir

What are Energir — New efficient construction's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a current customer of Énergir or in the process of becoming one. The project must involve the construction of a new building, an expansion, or a major renovation. The building must be heated with natural gas.

Energir — New efficient construction

Last Update: May 11, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports energy-efficient construction and renovation for businesses in Quebec

Energir — New efficient construction at a glance

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $325,000
Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : November 5, 2024

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration

Grant Providers

Energir

Status

Open

Overview of the Energir — New efficient construction program

The Energy Efficiency Program—Efficient Construction and Renovation by Énergir offers financial incentives up to $325,000 to clients to support new energy-efficient building constructions, encouraging cost reduction and increased resale value through reduced natural gas consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible activities include the construction of new buildings, major renovations affecting architecture and essential systems, and projects involving natural gas heating for spaces or water heating.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial assistance is calculated at $5.00 per cubic metre of natural gas saved, up to a maximum of $325,000 per eligible natural gas account.
The financial assistance cannot exceed 75% of the additional investment costs related to energy efficiency measures, with these costs estimated at 8% of the total project investment.
Assistance of up to $15,000, or 75% of simulation costs (whichever is lower), is available for conducting energy simulation studies.
Financial assistance amounts are reduced to ensure that the beneficiary covers at least 25% of the total eligible project costs, after accounting for any other governmental or energy distributor contributions.
Applications requesting less than $5,000 (excluding simulation studies) are not eligible for financial assistance.

Eligible projects & activities

Construction of new energy-efficient buildings that exceed Quebec's regulatory standards for energy performance.
Major renovations or expansions of existing buildings, provided the project covers all main systems (architecture, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting) and achieves required energy savings.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 325,000

Upgrade of campus buildings to high energy efficiency standards

$ 325,000

Construction of energy-efficient office building using natural gas

$ 285,000

Major renovation of apartment complex to enhance energy efficiency

Eligibility criteria of the Energir — New efficient construction program

The applicant must be a current or prospective Énergir client.
The project must involve the construction of a new building, a major renovation, or an expansion, within the commercial, multi-residential (four or more units), institutional, or industrial sectors.
The building must use natural gas as the primary source for space or water heating.
The project must achieve energy performance superior to the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB 2015-Qc) reference: 10% above for new Québec government buildings, 5% above for other eligible buildings.
The financial aid request must be submitted before project plans and specifications are completed.

Who is eligible?

Commercial sector companies
Multi-residential sector (buildings with four or more units)
Institutional sector organizations
Industrial sector companies

Eligible expenses

Incremental investment costs (surcoûts d’investissement) directly related to energy efficiency measures.
Costs associated with integrated design processes, such as design charrettes and multidisciplinary design and follow-up meetings (including supporting documentation of these meetings).
Fees for the completion of energy simulation and analysis reports, up to a maximum of $15,000 or 75% of simulation costs, whichever is lower.

Eligibility criteria of the Energir — New efficient construction program

Compliance of the project with all documentation requirements set by Énergir, including submission of simulation reports, plans, technical specifications, and proof of costs.
Demonstrated energy efficiency gains, as supported by a detailed and professionally prepared energy simulation using Énergir-approved tools.
Verification of the energy simulation results and documentation by an independent expert selected by Énergir.

How to apply to the Energir — New efficient construction program

Filing of a declaration of interest

Fill out the form tab 1 "Declaration of Interest" indicating the intention to obtain financial assistance.
Declare knowledge and acceptance of the eligibility criteria.

Receipt by Énergir of the declaration of interest and opening of the file

Énergir analyzes the Statement of Interest and confirms in writing the opening of the file.

Submission of the declaration on the preliminary energy simulation

Perform a preliminary energy simulation.
Send to Énergir the form tab 2 "Declaration on the preliminary energy simulation" along with the simulation files.

Analysis of the declaration on the preliminary energy simulation

Énergir analyzes the documents based on the eligibility criteria.
Confirms in writing the acceptance or refusal of financial assistance and the amount granted.

Building construction

Carry out the construction of the building in accordance with the approved energy simulation.

Submission of the documents listed in the documentation guide.

Send all the required documents for review to Énergir, including the final energy simulation and supporting documents.
Complete and send tabs 3 and 4 of the form.

Technical review of the energy simulation

The review is carried out by an experienced modeler chosen by Énergir.
A review report is sent to the client and to Énergir.

Analysis of the file and validation of the amount of financial aid

Énergir is conducting the final analysis of the file and informs the client of the final amount of financial assistance.

Issuance of an invoice to Énergir

Send an invoice to Énergir for the amount of the financial assistance with the applicable taxes.

Final validation of the file and disbursement of financial aid

Énergir verifies the file and proceeds with the payment if all conditions are met.

Inspection after construction

A random inspection may be conducted by Énergir to validate the compliance of the building constructed with respect to the simulation.

Additional information

Énergir reserves the right to modify or terminate the program without notice, but will process any accepted requests before its closure.
An inspection of the constructed building may be required, and in case of non-compliance, the financial aid must be reimbursed.
The invoice for the financial aid must include all required tax information (GST/QST number, address, file reference, etc.).
The simulation report must be written and signed by an engineer who is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.

Documents and links

Energir — New efficient construction

Contact Energir

efficaciteenergetique@energir.com

514 598-3410

Apply to this program

Investment support for feasibility studies in Quebec