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Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation
Supports business building envelope renovations to improve energy efficiency
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 100,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened May 19, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Énergir’s Efficient Renovation grant helps current or future Énergir customers improve a building’s thermal envelope to reduce energy consumption and operating costs, with a maximum of $100,000 per fiscal year per account number served with natural gas. Eligible work includes window replacement, wall or roof renovation, and sealing measures that reduce air leaks.
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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
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Replacing windows
- Improving the insulation of walls and roofs
- Removing air leaks
Documents Needed
- Form I – Declaration of Intent
- Form II – After the work
- For projects with a renovation area exceeding 2,000 m², a study carried out by an engineer detailing the calculations of energy savings
- Photos taken before and after the renovation work, and for sealing measures, the blower door test results before and after the work
- A copy of the contractor quote, copies of the renovation bills, and a bill from the customer to Énergir claiming the amount of financial assistance including the applicable taxes (GST, QST)
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Current or future Énergir customers
- Customers in the commercial, institutional, industrial, or multi-tenant buildings with four or more units sectors
Eligible expenses
- Project costs for window replacement
- Project costs for above-ground and basement wall renovation, and roof renovation
- Project costs for sealing measures, including the costs of blower door tests
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Measures that do not require any expenditure on products or equipment
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
How to apply
- Consult the Participant’s Guide.
- For projects with a renovation area exceeding 2,000 m², also consult the Guide for Preparation of Energy Savings Evaluation Report.
- Complete and submit Form I – Declaration of Intent to efficaciteenergetique@energir.com before the work begins.
- If the project includes sealing work, conduct a blower door test before the work.
- Carry out the work, then complete and submit Form II – After work with the requested proof.
- For projects with a renovation area exceeding 2,000 m², have the application reviewed with the assistance of a registered consulting engineering firm and an engineer who is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
Processing and Agreement
- Énergir analyzes the file and may contact the applicant if necessary.
- If the project complies with program requirements, Énergir informs the applicant and issues a cheque.
- Énergir may request modifications or further details when reviewing the end-of-work documents.
- Énergir may carry out an inspection visit in the 12 months following completion of the renovation project.
- If the inspection shows that some renovations were not implemented, the customer must immediately reimburse the financial assistance paid by Énergir.
Additional information
- All renovation work must comply with the laws and regulations in effect in Québec, particularly those related to air quality and environmental protection.
- Énergir reserves the right to modify or terminate the grant without prior notice and to interpret its terms and conditions.
- Énergir provides a directory of registered firms for customers, but inclusion in that directory does not certify, attest to, or guarantee the quality of their services.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation Program
What is the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation?
Énergir’s Efficient Renovation grant helps current or future Énergir customers improve a building’s thermal envelope to reduce energy consumption and operating costs, with a maximum of $100,000 per fiscal year per account number served with natural gas. Eligible work includes window replacement, wall or roof renovation, and sealing measures that reduce air leaks.
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.
Use natural gas for heating the building, or qualify as a dual-energy customer under the program rule.
Operate in the commercial, institutional, industrial, or multi-tenant buildings with four or more units sectors.
What expenses are eligible under Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation?
Replacing windows
Improving the insulation of walls and roofs
Removing air leaks
Who can I contact for more information about the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Efficient Renovation?
You can contact Energir by email at efficaciteenergetique@energir.com or by phone at 514 598-3410.
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