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Supplement for Low-Income Households – Business
Energy efficiency support for low-income households
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 100,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Supplement for Low-Income Households – Business offers up to double the usual subsidy to Energir business clients with low-income tenants, plus cooperatives, housing OSBLs, and community non-profits, with multifamily aid split 40/60 between owner and tenants. It supports renovations, solar preheating, and other eligible energy-efficiency measures.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Housing
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Rénovations écoénergétiques
- Préchauffage solaire, Étude de faisabilité, Hottes à débit variable, Aérotherme, and Infrarouge
- Nouvelle construction efficace, Remise au point, and Optimisation des chaufferies
Documents Needed
- Formulaire I
- A copy of the charter, for housing cooperatives, housing OSBLs, and non-profit community organizations
- Copies of documents used to validate income, for participating tenants
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Current or future Energir customers
- Owners of rental buildings with 4 or more dwelling units and low-income tenants
- Housing cooperatives and housing OSBLs
- Non-profit community organizations that help a disadvantaged clientele
How to apply
- Join one of Energir’s eligible energy-efficiency streams first.
- Send Formulaire I before work begins to efficaciteenergetique@energir.com.
- If you are participating in more than one stream, send a separate participation form for each application.
- Housing cooperatives, OSBLs, and non-profit community organizations must provide a copy of their charter to prove eligibility.
- For multifamily owners, Energir sends an information document and a personalized invitation letter to distribute to tenants.
Processing and Agreement
- Energir confirms whether the participation request is accepted.
- Energir sends an information document and a personalized invitation letter for tenants.
- Energir reviews tenant participation requests and verifies their eligibility.
- Energir issues a conditional confirmation of the supplementary financial assistance.
- After the project is completed, Energir analyzes the file and pays the supplementary assistance.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Supplement for Low-Income Households – Business Program
What is the Supplement for Low-Income Households – Business?
Supplement for Low-Income Households – Business offers up to double the usual subsidy to Energir business clients with low-income tenants, plus cooperatives, housing OSBLs, and community non-profits, with multifamily aid split 40/60 between owner and tenants. It supports renovations, solar preheating, and other eligible energy-efficiency measures.
How much funding can be received?
Supplement for Low-Income Households – Business Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Supplement for Low-Income Households – Business program?
To be eligible for the Supplement for Low-Income Households – Business program, you must:
The applicant must be a current or future Energir customer.
The project must be part of an eligible Energir energy-efficiency stream.
For multifamily owners, one or more units must be occupied by eligible low-income households.
What expenses are eligible under Supplement for Low-Income Households – Business?
Rénovations écoénergétiques
Préchauffage solaire, Étude de faisabilité, Hottes à débit variable, Aérotherme, and Infrarouge
Nouvelle construction efficace, Remise au point, and Optimisation des chaufferies
Who can I contact for more information about the Supplement for Low-Income Households – Business?
You can contact Energir by email at efficaciteenergetique@energir.com or by phone at 514 598-3410.
Where is the Supplement for Low-Income Households – Business available?
The Supplement for Low-Income Households – Business program is available across Canada.
Is the Supplement for Low-Income Households – Business a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Supplement for Low-Income Households – Business is a Grant and Funding