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Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study
Financial assistance for energy efficiency audits and project implementation
Last Update: March 30, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
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.
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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
- 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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Eligibility
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study?
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.
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:
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
What expenses are eligible under Energir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study?
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.
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