How much funding can be received?

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

Financing terms and conditions

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 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

Eligibility criteria of the Three Phase Network Access Program program

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.

Who is eligible?

The grant is available to businesses in the agricultural and agri-food sectors that are not currently served by a three-phase electrical network.

Eligible expenses

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.

Eligible geographic areas

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.

Eligibility criteria of the Three Phase Network Access Program program

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

How to apply to the Three Phase Network Access Program program

Verification with the electricity distributor

Check if your project requires an extension or a connection to the three-phase network.
Send a request for a cost estimate and get your file number at hqdtriphase@hydroquebec.com.
Do not incur any expenses at this stage.

Obtaining quotes

Get detailed quotes for the work from the contractor and the master electrician.

Transmission of your request

Fill out the financial aid application form and sign it.
Attach the distributor's email with the cost estimate and obtained quotes.
Send all documents to triphase@mern.gouv.qc.ca.

Analysis of your request

Your request will be analyzed by a program officer.
In case of ineligibility or refusal, the decision will be communicated to you by email.

Notice of Eligibility and Signing of an Agreement

Receive a letter of eligibility by email.
Sign and return the funding agreement.

First payment

Provide the agreement with the electricity distributor to receive the first payment of aid.

Second payment

Submit the project report, invoices, and photos of the three-phase network installation.
Receive the second and final payment after validation by the Ministry.

Additional information

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.

Documents and links

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