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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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial Assistance Program for Establishing a Reference Baseline. 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 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 Gouvernment 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