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Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management
Funds energy management support for vehicle fleets
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Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Businesses registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec and having an establishment in Quebec.
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Overview
Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management supports Quebec businesses, municipalities, and public bodies with road vehicle fleets by funding 50% of eligible costs, up to $30,000 per activity, for projects that reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions. Eligible work includes energy analysis, feasibility and planning studies, and energy performance monitoring.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Energy analysis, including data collection and analysis, current-state assessment, and identification of possible measures.
- Feasibility and planning studies, including selection and prioritization of measures, reduction targets, required means and resources, and recommendations.
- Implementation of measures, including accompaniment, awareness activities, and training.
- Monitoring of energy performance, including required tools and equipment, measurement, analysis of energy performance indicators, and fleet performance review.
- Any other accompaniment activity related to the objectives of this stream and deemed relevant by the Ministry.
Documents Needed
- The application form in Excel, completed in the Information générale and Accompagnement tabs, with Demande d’approbation or Demande d’aide financière selected as applicable.
- The signed Information générale page in PDF or image format.
- The selected consultant’s quote and the accompaniment project plan based on the Ministry template.
- Consultant invoices, proof of payment, and measurement equipment rental invoices if applicable.
- An analysis report for each completed activity using the Ministry templates, plus detailed internal staff hours if those costs are claimed.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec and having an establishment in Quebec.
- Municipalities with an establishment in Quebec.
- Public bodies with an establishment in Quebec.
- Applicants that own or operate a road vehicle fleet.
- Participants whose approved project is already in progress may submit a financial assistance request.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking to submit a new project approval request for this stream, since new approval requests are no longer accepted.
- Quebec government departments or budgetary bodies listed in Schedule 1 of the Loi sur l’administration financière, persons designated by the National Assembly, and federal departments or agencies.
- Applicants in dispute with MELCCFP or TEQ, or that have failed to meet their obligations toward the organization.
- Applicants in bankruptcy or insolvency within the meaning of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
- Applicants registered in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA).
Eligible expenses
- Fees of an external consultant employed by an organization with an establishment in the province of Quebec.
- Internal staff expenses directly related to eligible activities, up to a maximum of 25% of total eligible expense.
- Rental costs for energy management measurement equipment for the duration of the project, if applicable.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the project is approved.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on ensuring that the proposed activities align with the program objectives of reducing energy consumption and GHG emissions from vehicle fleets.
- The energy management activities must be relevant and capable of delivering measurable reductions in fuel consumption and GHG emissions.
- The submitted project proposal must have a clear plan outlining energy analysis, feasibility study, implementation of measures, and performance follow-up.
- The project budget should be justified, with a detailed cost breakdown for external consultancy and internal resources directly linked to eligible activities.
- The project proposal must align with the program's requirement for additionality where the reductions in emissions should be real, measurable, and directly resulting from energy management activities.
- Potential for the project outcomes to contribute significantly to the program’s overarching goal of increasing energy efficiency and reducing GHG emissions in the transport sector.
How to apply
- Only participants with an approved project already in progress may submit a financial assistance request, as new project approval requests can no longer be filed for this stream.
- Complete the accompaniment work according to the approved project and prepare the required reports using the Ministry templates.
- Email the Excel application form with Demande d’aide financière selected, along with the signed Information générale page, to the Ministry.
- Include the required supporting documents, such as consultant invoices, proof of payment, activity reports, measurement equipment rental invoices if applicable, and internal hours details if claimed.
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministry reviews the submitted documents to confirm that all required information has been provided, the organization is eligible, the consultant is employed by an organization with an establishment in Quebec, and the project covers eligible energy management activities for a road vehicle fleet.
- The Ministry sends an email notice on the project’s eligibility.
- After a financial assistance request is submitted, the Ministry checks that the reports match the approved activities and the program objectives, and also reviews invoices and internal hours details.
- The Ministry may request clarifications or report revisions, refuse a non-compliant request, or approve the financial assistance request.
- After conformity is validated, the Ministry determines the funding amount according to the normative framework and pays the financial assistance by cheque.
Additional information
- It is not mandatory to use one of the organizations trained by the Ministry to participate in this stream.
- The applicant cannot be represented for the submission and processing of its request.
- Any change during project execution that could affect the nature or objectives of the analysis must be reported to the Ministry.
- Supporting documents and proof related to the financial assistance request must be kept for three years after payment.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management Program
What is the Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management?
Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management supports Quebec businesses, municipalities, and public bodies with road vehicle fleets by funding 50% of eligible costs, up to $30,000 per activity, for projects that reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions. Eligible work includes energy analysis, feasibility and planning studies, and energy performance monitoring.
How much funding can be received?
Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management program?
To be eligible for the Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management program, you must:
The applicant must be a business registered in Quebec, a municipality, or a public body with an establishment in Quebec.
The applicant must own or operate a road vehicle fleet registered in Quebec.
Only participants with an approved project already in progress may submit a financial assistance request for this stream.
What expenses are eligible under Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management?
Energy analysis, including data collection and analysis, current-state assessment, and identification of possible measures.
Feasibility and planning studies, including selection and prioritization of measures, reduction targets, required means and resources, and recommendations.
Implementation of measures, including accompaniment, awareness activities, and training.
Monitoring of energy performance, including required tools and equipment, measurement, analysis of energy performance indicators, and fleet performance review.
Any other accompaniment activity related to the objectives of this stream and deemed relevant by the Ministry.
Who can I contact for more information about the Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at transportezvert@environnement.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 866 266-0008.
Where is the Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management available?
The Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management is a Grant and Funding