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Energir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures
Support for studies and energy efficiency implementation
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 1,000,000
Deadline
Opened November 1, 2023
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Énergir’s Feasibility Studies and Implementation program helps current or future customers in the commercial, multi-rental property, institutional, and industrial sectors reduce natural gas consumption, with up to 50% of study costs or $1.00/m3 of first-year gas savings. It supports feasibility studies, implementation of energy efficiency measures, and eligible savings monitoring.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Determine your project
Availability timeline
2024
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Feasibility studies covering energy efficiency measures
- Implementation of energy efficiency measures that rationalize natural gas consumption and are not covered by another Énergir energy efficiency program
- Recovery of thermal energy generated by natural gas or from eligible marginally free waste heat
- Renewable thermal energy measures such as geothermal or air energy under the stated conditions
- Savings monitoring for implementation projects, including mandatory monitoring for large-scale projects and voluntary monitoring for smaller projects
Documents Needed
- Request for admissibility form (Tab 1)
- Service proposal from the registered firm for feasibility study applications
- Complete copy of the Feasibility Study and calculation files for implementation applications
- Detailed report of costs (Tab 2), Summary of measures (Tab 3), and Request for payment of financial assistance (Tab 4)
- Invoices and supporting documentation, including supplier or registered firm invoices and, if applicable, Details of cost of internal resources (Tab 5) or the Savings Monitoring Plan (Appendix 2)
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Énergir adds dual-energy business grant
Énergir’s business energy efficiency page now lists 16 grants and adds a dual-energy electricity and natural gas program for commercial, institutional, multi-residential, and municipal customers.
Énergir’s business energy efficiency grants page now lists 16 grants instead of 15, and a new Dual-Energy Electricity and Natural Gas program is visible. The new listing shows support of up to $250,000 per site through the simplified path or up to $6M per site through the custom path, and it applies to multi-residential, commercial, institutional, and municipality customers. The page also shows that a previous residential smart-thermostat section was replaced by this business dual-energy listing.
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Current Énergir customers
- Businesses in the process of becoming Énergir customers
- Commercial sector organizations
- Multi-rental property sector organizations with four or more dwellings
- Institutional and industrial organizations
Eligible expenses
- Feasibility study costs before taxes
- Additional costs of eligible implementation measures or projects before taxes
- Equipment and installation costs included in the additional project costs
- Engineering work included in the additional project costs
- Professional fees and measuring equipment required for savings monitoring
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Measures aimed at substituting natural gas with another energy source or eliminating natural gas are not eligible.
- Measures similar to technologies covered by other Énergir energy efficiency programs are not eligible.
- Performance measures that do not require any expenditure on equipment or products are not eligible.
- Maintenance measures such as replacement following breakage or repairs essential to the smooth operation of the building or plant process are not eligible.
- Thermal solar energy is excluded from this grant.
How to apply
- Consult the current Participation Guide for complete program details.
- Select a consulting engineering firm to assist with your project.
- Ensure the firm is on the list of registered firms and that energy savings are determined by an engineer who is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
- Have the consulting firm send the required documents to Énergir and submit the application before the study is carried out and before any measures are implemented.
Processing and Agreement
- Énergir analyzes each request for financial assistance based on the admissibility criteria and confirms acceptance or refusal in writing.
- For feasibility studies, the registered firm or participating company has six months from Énergir’s acceptance to complete the study, and Énergir reviews the report before the final version is sent to the customer and payment is issued.
- For implementation, Énergir sends a letter stating the amount granted, and the customer has one year from that letter to implement the approved measures.
- Énergir may request modifications to the study, project documents, or payment request, and may put payment on hold until the requested modifications are implemented.
- Énergir may perform a post-implementation inspection within 12 months, and unimplemented measures must be reimbursed immediately.
Additional information
- Énergir encourages participants to submit their requests and supporting documentation electronically.
- The registered firms directory is provided as a tool to help customers identify energy efficiency service providers.
- None of the registered firms is a subsidiary or partner of Énergir, and inclusion in the directory does not certify or guarantee service quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures Program
What is the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures?
Énergir’s Feasibility Studies and Implementation program helps current or future customers in the commercial, multi-rental property, institutional, and industrial sectors reduce natural gas consumption, with up to 50% of study costs or $1.00/m3 of first-year gas savings. It supports feasibility studies, implementation of energy efficiency measures, and eligible savings monitoring.
How much funding can be received?
Energir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures program?
To be eligible for the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures program, you must:
Current or future Énergir customer
Commercial, multi-rental property (4 or more dwellings), institutional, or industrial sector
Use natural gas as the main heating source for the building covered by the project
What expenses are eligible under Energir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures?
Feasibility study costs before taxes
Additional costs of eligible implementation measures or projects before taxes
Equipment and installation costs included in the additional project costs
Engineering work included in the additional project costs
Professional fees and measuring equipment required for savings monitoring
Who can I contact for more information about the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures?
You can contact Energir by email at energyefficiency@energir.com or by phone at 514 598-3410.
Where is the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures available?
The Energir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Energir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures is a Grant and Funding