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Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study
Last Update: March 30, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Financial assistance for energy efficiency audits and project implementation
Grant and Funding
Overview
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce the ecological footprint
- Renovate your business/factory
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
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
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
Activities funded
- 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:
$ 93,000
Comprehensive energy audit and measures at a seniors’ residence
$ 58,000
Optimization of air makeup units in a commercial laundry plant
$ 35,000
Ventilation system redesign in commercial office building complex
$ 210,000
Installation of geothermal heat pump in dairy processing facility
$ 340,000
Retrofitting school complex with energy monitoring and condensing boilers
$ 160,000
Implementation of waste heat recovery system in bakery ovens
Eligibility
- 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
Selection criteria
- 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
1
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
2
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)
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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.
Contacts
efficaciteenergetique@energir.com
5145983410
