How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1000000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2025-09-15T23:59:59Z.

Energir — Energy efficiency program – Energy audit and implementation

Q: What are Energir — Energy efficiency program – Energy audit and implementation's eligibility criterias?

Must be a current or future Énergir client Must operate in the commercial, institutional, or industrial sector Main energy source for the covered building must be natural gas

Last Update: June 13, 2025

QC, Canada

Financial assistance for energy efficiency audits and project implementation

Energir — Energy efficiency program – Energy audit and implementation at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $1,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : November 1, 2025
Closing date : September 15, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Grant Providers

Energir

Status

Open

Overview of the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Energy audit and implementation program

The Énergir Energy Efficiency Program – Energy Audit and Implementation offers grants covering up to 50% of energy audit costs (to a maximum of $50,000) and up to $1 per m³ of natural gas saved for implemented measures (up to $1,000,000). The program supports commercial, institutional, and industrial organizations seeking to conduct energy audits and implement energy efficiency measures that reduce natural gas consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial assistance for feasibility studies covers the lowest of 50% of the study costs before taxes or $50,000 per account and per fiscal year.
Financial assistance for the implementation of energy efficiency measures is $1 per m³ of natural gas saved in the first year, up to a maximum of $1,000,000 per account and per fiscal year, or 50% of eligible project costs before taxes; requests under $1,000 are not eligible.
Additional financial assistance for energy tracking (monitoring savings) is available, covering up to 80% of monitoring costs, with a maximum of $15,000.
When other financial aid is received for the same project, Énergir's contribution is reduced to ensure that the client pays at least 25% of the eligible project costs.

Eligible projects & activities

Conducting energy efficiency feasibility studies to identify potential savings and optimize natural gas consumption.
Implementing energy-saving measures based on recommendations from an approved feasibility study or engineering report.
Installing systems and equipment that improve the energy performance of commercial, institutional, or industrial buildings, excluding technologies already covered by other Énergir programs.
Recovering waste heat or renewable thermal energy (such as geothermal or aerothermal energy) to reduce natural gas usage.
Performing energy monitoring and tracking activities for large-scale projects to verify and document achieved energy savings.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 210,000

Installation of geothermal heat pump in dairy processing facility

$ 93,000

Comprehensive energy audit and measures at a seniors’ residence

$ 160,000

Implementation of waste heat recovery system in bakery ovens

$ 58,000

Optimization of air makeup units in a commercial laundry plant

$ 35,000

Ventilation system redesign in commercial office building complex

$ 340,000

Retrofitting school complex with energy monitoring and condensing boilers

Eligibility criteria of the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Energy audit and implementation program

The applicant must be a current or prospective Énergir customer.
The applicant must operate in the commercial, institutional, or industrial sector.
The project must aim to improve energy efficiency related to natural gas or renewable natural gas consumption provided by Énergir.
All studies or implementation projects must be recommended or carried out by a registered engineering firm or a qualified engineer employed by the applicant, and be reviewed and signed by a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
Applications must be submitted before the start of the feasibility study or the implementation of efficiency measures.

Who is eligible?

Commercial sector companies
Institutional sector organizations
Industrial sector companies

Who is not eligible

Companies that are not current or prospective Énergir customers in the commercial, institutional, or industrial sectors.
Projects or measures that involve the substitution of natural gas with another form of energy as the primary focus.
Projects that have already received financial assistance for feasibility studies from the EcoPerformance program.
Projects in buildings or facilities that have undergone a similar feasibility study within the last five years, unless significant modifications or new focus areas are demonstrated.
Projects where the essential focus is on equipment modernization or rate optimization, as these are not eligible if they constitute the main recommendations.

Eligible expenses

Incremental costs of energy efficiency measures or projects (including material acquisition, installation, and engineering work before taxes).
Engineering and professional fees, both internal and external, related to the feasibility study or implementation of eligible measures.
Costs for the purchase and installation of equipment directly tied to the approved energy efficiency measures.
Expenses for energy consumption measurement and tracking equipment related to the follow-up of achieved savings (subject to program approval).
Professional fees for the preparation and verification of energy savings calculations and follow-up reports.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

Eligibility criteria of the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Energy audit and implementation program

Compliance with the specifications and the service offer previously approved by Énergir.
Clear justification and documentation of the projected natural gas savings using validated calculations.
Compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding air quality, the environment, and natural gas and propane installation codes.
Submission of a preliminary report for Énergir's review before the final presentation to the client.
Adherence to the specified deadlines for each phase of the project.

How to apply to the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Energy audit and implementation program

Identify eligible opportunities

Identify eligible opportunities for energy efficiency studies or implementation projects
Review eligibility criteria for the targeted sector (commercial, institutional, or industrial)
Gather initial information regarding energy consumption and project scope

Prepare service offer and documents

Select a registered engineering firm or designate an internal engineer for the project
Obtain and prepare a detailed service offer outlining the measures to be analyzed
Prepare the required documentation for the chosen type of application (feasibility study or implementation)

Submit the subsidy application

Submit the official subsidy application to Énergir with all required forms and the service offer
For implementation projects: include a copy of the feasibility study and calculation files
Include any plans for monitoring savings if required

Await grant approval

Wait for Énergir's analysis and written confirmation (acceptance or refusal) of financial aid
Respond to requests for clarification or document modifications if needed

Perform studies or implementation

Conduct the approved feasibility study or implement approved efficiency measures within the allotted timeframe
Ensure studies or works are in line with the accepted service offer and required standards

Submit final documentation

Submit final reports, detailed cost breakdowns, and all supporting documents to Énergir
For feasibility studies: provide the study report signed by an engineer and related calculations
For implementation: submit invoices for works carried out and any monitoring results if applicable

Receive financial aid payment

Receive confirmation of compliance by Énergir and the final amount of subsidy awarded
Issue invoice to Énergir for payment of the approved financial aid
Receive grant payment if all requirements are met

Additional information

Financial assistance may be reduced if additional grants from other organizations are received for the same project.
For large projects saving 500,000 m³ of natural gas or more annually, post-implementation tracking of energy savings is mandatory.
A preliminary feasibility study report must be submitted before the final version is provided to the client.
Invoices for financial assistance must comply with specific tax requirements, including TPS and TVQ details.