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Financial Assistance Program for Establishing a Reference Baseline
Funding to create an energy reference baseline
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 75,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Supports public institutions in creating a baseline for energy-efficiency projects. Maximum funding is $50,000 for PMC or $75,000 for GC, at 75% of eligible costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creating a reference baseline for a future energy-efficiency project
- Preparing baseline data for an energy savings guarantee project with an energy service company
- Launching a public tender for the planned energy-efficiency project
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Detailed internal expenses declaration
- Public tender call or service offer from the accompanying consultant
- Project schedule and cost estimate
- Supporting documents for the reference baseline
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-budgetary organizations
- Government enterprises, except Hydro-Québec and its subsidiaries
- Health, social services, education, and higher education network organizations
- Municipalities and cities in Quebec
Who is not eligible
- Government ministries and budgetary bodies
- Federal ministries and agencies
- Persons designated by the National Assembly
- Applicants in dispute with the ministry or failing contractual obligations
- Applicants not meeting integrity requirements
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for external consultants or measurement firms
- Internal staff overtime, salary, and related travel expenses
- Renting measurement equipment
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Production losses and related waste
- Taxes
- Maintenance expenses
- Energy purchases
- Costs incurred before the application was submitted
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The ministry reviews admissibility and completeness of the application
- Applicants are notified in writing of the decision and maximum funding amount
- If approved, a funding agreement must be signed
- Payment is made after required deliverables are validated
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial Assistance Program for Establishing a Reference Baseline Program
What is the Financial Assistance Program for Establishing a Reference Baseline?
Supports public institutions in creating a baseline for energy-efficiency projects. Maximum funding is $50,000 for PMC or $75,000 for GC, at 75% of eligible costs.
How much funding can be received?
Financial Assistance Program for Establishing a Reference Baseline Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Financial Assistance Program for Establishing a Reference Baseline program?
To be eligible for the Financial Assistance Program for Establishing a Reference Baseline program, you must:
Public institution, municipality, or government body
Owns site(s) in Quebec
Registered in Quebec
What expenses are eligible under Financial Assistance Program for Establishing a Reference Baseline?
Creating a reference baseline for a future energy-efficiency project
Preparing baseline data for an energy savings guarantee project with an energy service company
Launching a public tender for the planned energy-efficiency project
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial Assistance Program for Establishing a Reference Baseline?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at exemplarite-Etat@environnement.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 627-6379.
Where is the Financial Assistance Program for Establishing a Reference Baseline available?
The Financial Assistance Program for Establishing a Reference Baseline program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Financial Assistance Program for Establishing a Reference Baseline a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial Assistance Program for Establishing a Reference Baseline is a Grant and Funding