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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
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