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Save on Energy — Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx)
Energy efficiency support for existing buildings
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Save on Energy supports existing building commissioning to improve HVAC performance, air quality, and patient comfort in medical clinics and offices. Incentives are available for EBCx activities that achieve energy savings, including planning, investigation, implementation, and hand-off stages.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Existing building commissioning for medical clinics and office buildings.
- HVAC system optimization to improve energy performance.
- Investigation and resolution of ventilation, air quality, noise, temperature, and pressure issues.
- Staff training and operational persistence planning.
Documents Needed
- EBCx plan
- Investigation findings log with savings estimates
- Implementation plan
- Persistence plan
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Medical clinics
- Office buildings
Eligible expenses
- EBCx training courses.
- Commissioning activities related to planning, investigation, implementation, and hand-off.
Selection criteria
- Energy savings achieved through the EBCx project.
- Ability to maintain or improve air quality, comfort, and patient care.
How to apply
- Step 1: Select an EBCx provider
- Choose a provider from the list of qualified commissioning providers for the program.
- Step 2: Plan the project
- Work with the provider to interview staff and complete a building walk-through.
- Prepare the EBCx plan outlining the process for the building.
- Step 3: Carry out the investigation and implementation
- Conduct site investigations and monitor system performance.
- Prepare the findings log and implementation plan.
- Step 4: Complete hand-off
- Finalize the persistence plan.
- Receive staff training in persistence strategies.
Processing and Agreement
- The project is carried out through the EBCx process: planning, investigation, implementation, and hand-off.
- Deliverables are produced at each stage, including an EBCx plan, findings log, implementation plan, and persistence plan.
- Building staff receive training in persistence strategies during hand-off.
Additional information
- Save on Energy incentives are available for EBCx projects.
- A 50% incentive is available for completing EBCx training courses.
- The program is subject to additional terms and conditions on SaveOnEnergy.ca.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Save on Energy — Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) Program
What is the Save on Energy — Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx)?
Save on Energy supports existing building commissioning to improve HVAC performance, air quality, and patient comfort in medical clinics and offices. Incentives are available for EBCx activities that achieve energy savings, including planning, investigation, implementation, and hand-off stages.
How much funding can be received?
Save on Energy — Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Save on Energy — Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) program?
To be eligible for the Save on Energy — Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) program, you must:
Existing medical clinic or office building
EBCx project with energy savings
Maintains air quality and comfort
What expenses are eligible under Save on Energy — Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx)?
Existing building commissioning for medical clinics and office buildings.
HVAC system optimization to improve energy performance.
Investigation and resolution of ventilation, air quality, noise, temperature, and pressure issues.
Staff training and operational persistence planning.
Who can I contact for more information about the Save on Energy — Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx)?
You can contact Save on Energy (SOE) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Save on Energy — Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) available?
The Save on Energy — Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Save on Energy — Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Save on Energy — Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) is a Grant and Funding