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Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study
Support for studies and efficiency implementation
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened July 29, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Énergir’s Feasibility Studies and Implementation program helps current or future commercial, multi-residential, institutional, and industrial customers reduce natural gas use, with 50% of study costs covered up to $50,000 and implementation support up to $1,000,000 per account number. It funds feasibility studies, implementation of eligible energy efficiency measures, and savings monitoring for qualifying projects.
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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 : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Feasibility studies covering energy efficiency measures and different energy efficiency scenarios.
- Implementation of energy efficiency measures aimed at reducing natural gas consumption and not covered by another Énergir energy efficiency program.
- Savings monitoring for implementation projects, including mandatory monitoring for projects with annual natural gas savings of 500,000 m3 and over and voluntary monitoring for smaller projects.
Documents Needed
- Request for admissibility (Tab 1).
- For feasibility studies, the full service proposal from the registered firm or participating customer.
- For implementation, the preliminary Detailed Cost Report (Tab 2) and Summary of Measures Covered by the Request for Financial Assistance (Tab 3).
- For implementation, a complete copy of the feasibility study and the calculation files describing the measures covered by the request.
- For projects with annual natural gas savings of 500,000 m3 or more, or for voluntary savings monitoring, the Savings Monitoring Plan (Appendix 2).
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Current Énergir customers.
- Organizations in the process of becoming Énergir customers.
- Applicants in the commercial sector, multi-rental property sector (four or more dwellings), institutional sector, or industrial sector.
Eligible expenses
- Feasibility study costs before taxes.
- Additional cost of the measures or project.
- Material acquisition, installation, and engineering work forming the implementation costs of the efficiency scenario.
- Professional fees charged for savings monitoring.
- Measuring equipment required for savings monitoring.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Measures with a payback period (ROIgas) of less than one year.
- Measures whose aim is to substitute natural gas by another source or to eliminate it.
- Measures similar to a technology covered by other Énergir energy efficiency programs.
- Performance measures that do not require any expenditure on equipment or products.
- Maintenance measures, including replacement following breakage and repairs, that are essential to the smooth operation of the building or plant process.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
How to apply
- Consult the Participant's Guide and complete the appropriate Feasibility Study Form or Implementation Form.
- Select a registered firm, or use an engineer employed by the customer where permitted; calculations must be done or verified by an engineer member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
- For a feasibility study, submit the Request for admissibility (Tab 1), the service proposal, and Details of cost of internal resources (Tab 5) if applicable before the study starts.
- For implementation, submit the Request for admissibility (Tab 1), preliminary Tabs 2 and 3, and a complete copy of the Feasibility Study and calculation files before the measures are implemented.
- For projects with natural gas savings of 500,000 m3 or more, or for voluntary savings monitoring, include the Savings Monitoring Plan (Appendix 2) with the implementation application.
- After completion, submit the request for payment with the required final tabs and supporting invoices.
Processing and Agreement
- Énergir analyzes the request based on the admissibility criteria and confirms acceptance or refusal in writing, including the amount accorded and the deadline for completion.
- Énergir may request details or modifications to the proposal, project documents, or study before final approval.
- For implementation and savings monitoring, Énergir validates the request for payment and may request modifications before releasing payment.
- Payment is issued after the file is considered satisfactory and all required supporting documents and invoices have been received.
- Énergir may conduct a post-implementation inspection within 12 months; if measures have not been implemented, the customer must immediately reimburse the financial assistance.
Additional information
- Énergir reserves the right to modify or terminate the grant at any time without prior notice.
- Énergir reserves the right to interpret the terms and conditions of the grant.
- It is strongly recommended to save the forms on your computer before opening and completing them to avoid software incompatibility.
- Énergir’s directory of registered firms does not certify, attest to, or guarantee the quality of the services offered, and the listed firms are not subsidiaries or partners of Énergir.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study Program
What is the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study?
Énergir’s Feasibility Studies and Implementation program helps current or future commercial, multi-residential, institutional, and industrial customers reduce natural gas use, with 50% of study costs covered up to $50,000 and implementation support up to $1,000,000 per account number. It funds feasibility studies, implementation of eligible energy efficiency measures, and savings monitoring for qualifying projects.
How much funding can be received?
Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study program?
To be eligible for the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study program, you must:
Be a current Énergir customer or be in the process of becoming one
Operate in the commercial sector, multi-rental property sector (four or more dwellings), institutional sector, or industrial sector
Use natural gas as the main source of energy for heating the building covered by the project
What expenses are eligible under Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study?
Feasibility studies covering energy efficiency measures and different energy efficiency scenarios.
Implementation of energy efficiency measures aimed at reducing natural gas consumption and not covered by another Énergir energy efficiency program.
Savings monitoring for implementation projects, including mandatory monitoring for projects with annual natural gas savings of 500,000 m3 and over and voluntary monitoring for smaller projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study?
You can contact Energir by email at efficaciteenergetique@energir.com or by phone at 514 598-3410.
Where is the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study available?
The Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study is a Grant and Funding