How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $50000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Efficient Solutions Program - Energy Analysis Component?

Efficient Solutions Program - Energy Analysis Component is funded by Hydro-Québec

What are Efficient Solutions Program - Energy Analysis Component's eligibility criterias?

Businesses with one or more commercial, institutional, industrial or agricultural buildings receiving electricity from the Hydro-Québec grid or an eligible off-grid, municipal or cooperative system.

Efficient Solutions Program - Energy Analysis Component

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QC, Canada

Up to $50,000 for energy performance analysis and optimization

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Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Public administration

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Hydro-Québec

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The "Solutions efficaces" program by Hydro-Québec aims to support Quebec businesses in enhancing the energy efficiency of their buildings and factories. The program provides substantial financial incentives for eligible energy efficiency projects and offers a remuneration incentive for partners and aggregators who assist businesses throughout the project. Eligible activities include conducting energy analyses and implementing energy-efficient measures across a range of sectors, including commercial, institutional, and industrial markets.

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This grant provides up to $50,000 in financial assistance to cover eligible costs associated with energy analysis projects, facilitating both planning and implementation stages of improving energy efficiency.

Financial support of up to $50,000 to cover eligible costs, including both in-house and external labor expenses.
The first installment of 40% of eligible costs, up to $20,000, is available upon compliance confirmation of the energy analysis report.
The second installment of 60% of eligible costs, up to $30,000, is disbursed after implementing at least one energy-saving measure identified in the energy analysis.

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This grant supports businesses in conducting comprehensive energy analyses to enhance the efficiency of their operations. Eligible activities include detailed assessments and improvements aimed at optimizing energy performance.

Conducting energy efficiency assessments of buildings, equipment, or processes.
Identifying cost-effective energy efficiency measures for medium to long-term savings.
Implementing selected energy-saving solutions based on analysis findings.
Collaborating with a consulting engineering firm for specialized energy analysis.

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$ 50,000

Implement energy-saving ventilation in a hospital

$ 50,000

Improve lighting efficiency in a retail chain stores

$ 50,000

Install solar panels in a manufacturing plant rooftop

$ 50,000

Upgrade HVAC system in a university to save energy

$ 50,000

Retrofit insulation and windows in municipal office

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Eligibility for the "Solutions efficaces – Volet Analyse énergétique" grant requires the following specific criteria:

Buildings must be located in Quebec.
Buildings must be intended for activities within the commercial, institutional, or industrial markets.
Buildings must be powered by eligible networks such as Hydro-Québec's network, an admissible autonomous network, or a municipal or cooperative network.
Buildings must be associated with a business electricity service subscription with rates conforming to Hydro-Québec's electricity tariffs, notably tariffs G, M, LG, or L approved by the Régie de l'énergie.
Buildings on rate G must belong to a group of buildings or a chain of stores.
Residential buildings with at least 20 units, which are existing buildings under tariffs DM, DP, or M, are eligible.
New residential buildings with at least 20 units are eligible.
Hydro-Québec's buildings involved in electricity production or transport, billed by Hydro-Québec's distribution activities, are eligible.
Parts of a building occupied under a lease agreement are eligible.
Agricultural market buildings are eligible for measures beyond the Module Products in the Agricultural section.

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In the context of the "Solutions efficaces – Volet Analyse énergétique" program, the eligibility extends primarily to commercial, institutional, and industrial enterprises, including participants such as Aggregators and Partners, involved in projects aimed at improving energy efficiency. To be eligible, applicants such as businesses or property owners must engage in energy analysis projects for buildings located within Quebec, and these buildings should be involved in commercial, institutional, or industrial activities. Furthermore, applicants should be subscribed to Hydro-Québec's business electricity tariffs.Eligible applicants include:- Commercial, institutional, and industrial markets within Quebec.- Medium to large enterprises or buildings that form part of a building grouping, chain, or banner.- New buildings or major renovations subject to specific tariffs.- Buildings used for Hydro-Québec’s electricity production or transmission activities where electricity consumption is billed under its distribution activities.

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This grant does not provide specific exclusions based on the status or main activity of companies from the given context. Therefore, there are no restrictions mentioned regarding who cannot apply for this grant.

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The eligible expenses for the grant cover the total costs for conducting the energy analysis.

Costs for the internal labor of the Participant before applicable taxes.

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This energy analysis financial support is available to businesses with access to specific electricity systems. Businesses must be connected to the Hydro-Québec grid or other eligible systems.

Companies receiving electricity from the Hydro-Québec grid.
Businesses with access to eligible off-grid systems.
Organizations connected to recognized municipal or cooperative electricity systems.

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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the program's objectives. However, the provided context does not list specific evaluation criteria or point scores for the grant applications.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Acknowledgment of documents in French is required as per the Charte de la langue française unless exceptions apply.
The Approval of a submitted energy analysis does not guarantee funding unless all specific conditions outlined by Hydro-Québec are met.
Compliance with all guideline requirements is crucial for any component of the project, from submission to completion.
Completing works within a specified timeframe is essential to receive phased financial support.