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Energir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures
Energy efficiency support for Énergir customers
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Énergir’s Energy Efficiency Program – Studies and Implementation supports feasibility studies and the implementation of energy efficiency measures for current or future customers in Quebec. It helps reduce natural gas consumption and greenhouse gas emissions through eligible studies, efficiency measures, and 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
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
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 energy efficiency measures that reduce natural gas consumption.
- Projects that recover waste heat or renewable thermal energy.
- Savings monitoring for large-scale projects.
Documents Needed
- Request for admissibility form (Tab 1)
- Registered firm service proposal
- Detailed cost report (Tab 2)
- Summary of measures (Tab 3)
- Calculation file in Excel format, and simulation files if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial businesses
- Multi-rental property organizations
- Institutional organizations
- Industrial businesses
Who is not eligible
- Projects focused on replacing natural gas with another energy source.
- Feasibility studies already supported by EcoPerformance.
- Projects based mainly on behavioral measures without equipment spending.
- Maintenance or repair measures essential to normal operation.
Eligible expenses
- Study fees for feasibility analyses.
- Engineering fees and work costs for eligible measures.
- Installation costs for equipment tied to the project.
- Monitoring equipment and professional fees for energy tracking.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Measures that substitute natural gas with another energy source.
- Projects already funded by the EcoPerformance program.
- Behavioral measures with no equipment or product costs.
- Maintenance or repair work essential to normal operation.
- Requests under $1,000.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Detailed analysis of potential natural gas savings, including an estimation justified and validated by an engineer who is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
- Payback period (PP) between 1 and 20 years for the submitted measures.
- Submission of a preliminary and final version of the study or monitoring plan, with compliance to the specifications defined by Énergir.
- Compliance with applicable laws and regulations in Quebec, notably regarding air quality and the environment.
- Detailed justification of the savings achieved based on recognized engineering methods and supported by a report signed by an engineer.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the required forms.
- Obtain a service proposal from a registered firm.
- Gather the supporting documents requested by Énergir.
- Step 2: Submit to Énergir
- Send the application and supporting documents to Énergir Energy Efficiency.
- Submit the request before the study or work starts.
- Step 3: Receive the decision
- Wait for Énergir’s review and approval.
- Proceed only after authorization is received.
Processing and Agreement
- Énergir reviews the application before study or implementation begins.
- A written decision is issued, with the approved financial assistance and conditions.
- Approved projects must be completed within the program timelines.
- Additional documentation is required before payment is issued.
Additional information
- Applications and supporting documents should be submitted electronically.
- Large-scale projects require a savings monitoring plan and report.
- All calculations and reports must be prepared or verified by an OIQ engineer.
Contacts
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 Energy Efficiency Program – Studies and Implementation supports feasibility studies and the implementation of energy efficiency measures for current or future customers in Quebec. It helps reduce natural gas consumption and greenhouse gas emissions through eligible studies, efficiency measures, and 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, institutional, or industrial sector
Verified by a registered firm or OIQ engineer
What expenses are eligible under Energir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures?
Feasibility studies for energy efficiency measures.
Implementation of energy efficiency measures that reduce natural gas consumption.
Projects that recover waste heat or renewable thermal energy.
Savings monitoring for large-scale projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Energir — Energy efficiency program – Implementation of efficiency measures?
You can contact Energir by email at efficaciteenergetique@energir.com or by phone at 5145983410.
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