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Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation

Supports business building envelope renovations to improve energy efficiency
Energir
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 100,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

Énergir’s Efficient Renovation grant supports business customers renovating a building’s thermal envelope to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy costs, with a maximum of $100,000 per fiscal year per Énergir account number. Eligible activities include replacing windows, improving wall and roof insulation, and sealing the building (air-leak reduction), provided the work improves energy performance versus before the renovation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 500 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Renovation of buildings aimed at improving the thermal envelope (walls, roof and windows).
  • Replacement of windows as part of a renovation project improving the building’s energy performance.
  • Insulation work on the walls and/or roof as part of a renovation improving the building’s energy performance.
  • Building airtightness project (reduction of air leaks) as part of a renovation.

Documents Needed

  • Form I – Declaration of Intent
  • Form II – After Work, including the requested supporting documents (evidence)
  • For buildings over 2,000 m²: Guide for Preparing the Energy Savings Evaluation Report
  • For sealing work: results of the airtightness (blower door) tests and associated evidence

Eligibility

Who is not eligible

  • Businesses that are not current or future Énergir customers (e.g., without an assigned Énergir account number).
  • Organizations whose activities do not fall within the targeted sectors (therefore outside the commercial, institutional, industrial sectors, or multi-unit residential buildings of 4 units or more).
  • Businesses whose building does not use natural gas for heating (or for which natural gas accounts for less than 30% of heating energy, and that are not dual‑energy customers).
  • Businesses submitting a request for less than $500 (not eligible).

Eligible expenses

  • Purchase and installation of eligible windows and wall components (renovated).
  • Purchase and installation of eligible roof renovation work (attic roof or other type of roof).
  • Costs of airtightness tests (blower door) and caulking/sealing work related to these tests.

Processing and Agreement

  • Énergir analyzes the submitted file and may contact the applicant if additional information is needed.
  • Énergir assesses whether the project complies with the program requirements.
  • If the project is deemed compliant, Énergir confirms this to the applicant and issues a cheque.
  • Énergir reserves the right to accept, refuse, or adjust the energy savings recognized for proposed measures.
  • Énergir may limit the number of approved projects if the program budget is depleted, and may modify or end the program without prior notice.

Additional information

  • The program aims to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and reduce energy costs.
  • The indicated assistance ceiling is $100,000 per fiscal year, per Énergir account number (all measures combined in a single project).
  • Financial assistance applications of less than $500 are not eligible.
  • Énergir reserves the right to modify or terminate the program without prior notice and to adjust/limit projects according to the budget envelope.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation. 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 — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation?

Énergir’s Efficient Renovation grant supports business customers renovating a building’s thermal envelope to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy costs, with a maximum of $100,000 per fiscal year per Énergir account number. Eligible activities include replacing windows, improving wall and roof insulation, and sealing the building (air-leak reduction), provided the work improves energy performance versus before the renovation.

How much funding can be received?

Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation program?

To be eligible for the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation program, you must: Be a current or future Énergir customer with an Énergir account number. Operate in commercial, institutional, industrial, or multi-unit housing (4+ units) sectors. Heat the building with natural gas (≥30% of heating energy) or be a dual-energy customer.

What expenses are eligible under Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation?

Renovation of buildings aimed at improving the thermal envelope (walls, roof and windows). Replacement of windows as part of a renovation project improving the building’s energy performance. Insulation work on the walls and/or roof as part of a renovation improving the building’s energy performance. Building airtightness project (reduction of air leaks) as part of a renovation.

Where is the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation available?

The Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation?

Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation is funded by Energir

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