
Closed
Last Update: May 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $1,175,000 to support energy management system implementation. It funds diagnostic analysis, EMS and EMIS implementation, measurement and verification, energy consultant support, and performance incentives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 95% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementation of an energy management system.
- Implementation or improvement of an EMS.
- Implementation or improvement of an EMIS.
- Measurement, tracking, and continuous improvement of energy performance.
Documents Needed
- Participant’s Guide
- Notice of interest form
- Participant’s file
- Request for Eligibility form
- Measurement and Verification report template
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Énergir customers or future customers
- Industrial businesses
- Large industrial natural gas users
Who is not eligible
- Businesses outside the industrial sector
- Organizations using less than 2 Mm3 of natural gas per year
- Applicants submitting after EMS implementation has started
Eligible expenses
- Diagnostic analysis
- EMS implementation
- EMIS implementation
- Measurement and verification
- Energy consultant fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed for eligibility by Énergir or Hydro-Québec, depending on the program chosen.
- If eligible, the applicant receives an eligibility letter and then signs the contract.
- For performance incentives, annual savings reports are reviewed before payment.
- Payments are issued after approved deliverables and, when applicable, after invoice submission.
Additional information
- It is offered in collaboration with Énergir.
- ISO 50001 certification is strongly recommended.
- Additional financial support may be available through Hydro-Québec’s aligned program.
- Applicants are encouraged to consult the current Participant’s Guide.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Energy management system grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Energy management system grant. 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 Energy management system grant?
This program offers up to $1,175,000 to support energy management system implementation. It funds diagnostic analysis, EMS and EMIS implementation, measurement and verification, energy consultant support, and performance incentives.
How much funding can be received?
Energy management system grant Funds up to 95% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Energy management system grant program?
To be eligible for the Energy management system grant program, you must:
Énergir customer
Industrial sector
Over 2 Mm3 natural gas/year
What expenses are eligible under Energy management system grant?
Implementation of an energy management system.
Implementation or improvement of an EMS.
Implementation or improvement of an EMIS.
Measurement, tracking, and continuous improvement of energy performance.
Who can I contact for more information about the Energy management system grant?
You can contact Energir by email at ProgrammeSGE@hydroquebec.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Energy management system grant available?
The Energy management system grant program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Energy management system grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Energy management system grant is a Grant and Funding