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Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study
Funding for energy audits and efficiency upgrades
Last Update: March 30, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Énergir's Energy Efficiency Program – Energy Audit and Implementation offers funding for feasibility studies and for implementing energy efficiency measures. It helps eligible businesses reduce natural gas use and greenhouse gas emissions, with up to $50,000 for studies and up to $1,000,000 for implementation.
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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 : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Feasibility studies for energy efficiency measures
- Implementation of approved energy efficiency measures
- Energy savings tracking for large or voluntary monitoring projects
Documents Needed
- Completed application forms
- Service proposal from a registered engineering firm
- Supporting documentation and calculations
- Invoices and disbursement request forms
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial businesses
- Multi-residential property owners
- Institutional organizations
- Industrial companies
Who is not eligible
- Projects funded by EcoPerformance
- Projects mainly focused on switching away from natural gas
- Measures already covered by other Énergir efficiency programs
Eligible expenses
- Feasibility study costs
- Engineering and professional fees
- Equipment purchase and installation
- Monitoring equipment and tracking costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects funded by the EcoPerformance program
- Measures that mainly substitute natural gas with another energy source
- Measures with a payback period under one year
- Measures already covered by other Énergir energy efficiency programs
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Énergir reviews the application and supporting documents.
- Eligible projects are approved before study or implementation work starts.
- Énergir issues a decision letter and confirms the approved assistance.
- Payment is made after approval and receipt of the required documents.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study Program
What is the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study?
Énergir's Energy Efficiency Program – Energy Audit and Implementation offers funding for feasibility studies and for implementing energy efficiency measures. It helps eligible businesses reduce natural gas use and greenhouse gas emissions, with up to $50,000 for studies and up to $1,000,000 for implementation.
How much funding can be received?
Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 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:
Current or future Énergir customer
Commercial, institutional, or industrial sector
Natural gas efficiency project
What expenses are eligible under Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study?
Feasibility studies for energy efficiency measures
Implementation of approved energy efficiency measures
Energy savings tracking for large or voluntary monitoring 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 5145983410.
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