Three Phase Network Access Program
QC, Canada
Funding to facilitate access to the three-phase network
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- grant_single|openingDateDecember 21, 2023
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
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- Gouvernement du Québec
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Financial assistance for businesses in the agricultural and agri-food sectors to carry out a project requiring an extension or connection to a three-phase electrical network to promote the replacement of fossil fuels with a cleaner source of energy and co
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This grant provides financial support to companies aiming to access the three-phase electric network and enhances their competitiveness, primarily in the agricultural and agri-food sectors.
- Funding up to 75% for network extension projects, capped at $250,000.
- Support up to 50% for network connection projects, with a maximum of $25,000.
- Covers costs for necessary electrical equipment for network extension and connection.
- Includes engineering and professional fees, particularly those of the master electrician.
- Payments are made in stages: an initial 75% upon certain conditions and a final installment upon project completion verification.
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This grant provides financial assistance to businesses in the agricultural and agri-food sectors for projects related to accessing a three-phase electrical network. Eligible activities encompass both extending the network and connecting to it, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Projects involving the extension of a three-phase electrical network.
- Projects requiring new connections to a three-phase electrical network.
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$ 115,000
Installation of new energy-efficient equipment in a rural cheese factory
$ 100,000
Modernization of a dairy processing plant with a new three-phase electrical connection
$ 60,000
Renovation of a rural bakery’s facilities to connect to a three-phase electrical network
$ 75,000
Expansion of an organic vegetable farm's operations by connecting to a three-phase electrical network
$ 90,000
Expansion of a rural winery’s production facilities with three-phase electrical connection
$ 125,000
Upgrading a rural brewing company’s infrastructure to support a cleaner energy source
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The eligibility criteria for the Programme d’accès au réseau triphasé are specified to ensure that the applicants meet the necessary conditions to qualify for financial assistance.
- The applicant must be a business in the agricultural or agri-food sectors.
- The applicant's business must not currently be served by a three-phase electrical network.
- The project must require either an extension or a connection to a three-phase electrical network.
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The grant is available to businesses in the agricultural and agri-food sectors that are not currently served by a three-phase electrical network.
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This grant supports businesses in the agricultural and agri-food sectors by facilitating access to three-phase electrical networks. It aims to assist in the expansion and connection of electrical infrastructure to enhance competitiveness and reduce fossil fuel dependence.
- Projects requiring extension of the three-phase electrical network.
- Projects necessitating connection to the existing three-phase electrical network.
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This program is administered by the Government of Québec, which may imply a focus on businesses within its jurisdiction. However, no specific geographical areas are explicitly mentioned for eligibility in the provided information.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation criteria include the following:
- Relevance of the project to the objectives of the program
- Economic feasibility of the project
- Environmental impact and sustainability
- Technical feasibility of the proposed project
- Capacity of the applicant to carry out the project
- Job creation potential
- Overall quality and completeness of the application
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Here are the steps to submit an application for the Programme d’accès au réseau triphasé:
- Step 1: Verification with Electric Distributor
- Check with your local electric distributor or Hydro-Québec about the need for a three-phase network extension or connection.
- Email your request to hqdtriphase@hydroquebec.com to get a cost estimate and a file number.
- Do not incur any expenses at this stage to maintain eligibility.
- Step 2: Obtain Quotes
- Secure detailed quotes from contractors and master electricians for the upcoming work.
- Step 3: Submit Your Application
- Complete the financial aid application form.
- Prepare a signed and dated PDF copy of the completed form.
- Include the email from the distributor with cost estimates and the file number.
- Attach the master electrician's quote and any other relevant project quotes.
- Email all documents to triphase@mern.gouv.qc.ca.
- Step 4: Application Review
- A program officer will analyze your application after submission.
- You will be notified by email in case of ineligibility or refusal.
- Step 5: Eligibility Announcement and Agreement
- Receive an email indicating the maximum financial aid eligibility if approved.
- A formal agreement detailing the payment terms will be emailed and must be signed and returned.
- Step 6: First Payment
- Receive 75% of the approved financial aid after submitting the major works agreement signed with the electric distributor.
- Step 7: Second Payment
- Submit the completed project report.
- Provide the updated financial aid application form.
- Include invoices and photos related to the three-phase network installation.
- The Ministry will verify the documents and confirm the final payment amount.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The content of the regulatory framework has legal value and prevails over other published information regarding the program.
- Applicants need to contact the municipal electricity distributor or Hydro-Québec for verification before incurring any expenses or their application will not be eligible.
- A program officer will be assigned to the applicant's file to assist with direct communication regarding the application process.
- The program is part of the Plan for a Green Economy 2030, specifically under measure 1.8.4.1, which supports extending the three-phase network.