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Variable-speed hood grant
Funding for variable-speed commercial kitchen hoods
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Current or future Énergir customers who own or manage restaurant or cafeteria services.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Variable-speed hood grant offers current or future Énergir customers who own or manage restaurant or cafeteria services $3,750 plus $0.75 per CFM to install a variable-speed hood. It supports existing kitchens with heated makeup air systems and eligible new commercial cooking air extraction installations up to 5,000 CFM.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Install a variable-speed hood.
- For new construction, install a commercial cooking air extraction installation with a cumulative flow rate of 5,000 CFM or less.
Documents Needed
- Notice of intent form
- Forms II and III, including the financial assistance application and information on the hood and exhaust system
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Current or future Énergir customers who own or manage restaurant or cafeteria services.
Eligible expenses
- Actual purchase costs of the variable-speed system.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Process applications.
How to apply
- See the eligible equipment list and contact an authorized distributor or manufacturer.
- Fill out the declaration of intent form before installing the hood and send it to efficaciteenergetique@energir.com.
- Once the unit is installed, fill out and submit Forms II and III along with the required documentation.
Processing and Agreement
- Énergir will review your file and contact you if necessary.
- If the project meets the program requirements, Énergir will notify you and issue a cheque.
Additional information
- Payment of the financial assistance is not a guarantee of the quality, compliance, performance, or safety of the variable-speed hood, control system, or ventilation system; those responsibilities remain with the manufacturer, seller, and installer.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Variable-speed hood grant Program
What is the Variable-speed hood grant?
The Variable-speed hood grant offers current or future Énergir customers who own or manage restaurant or cafeteria services $3,750 plus $0.75 per CFM to install a variable-speed hood. It supports existing kitchens with heated makeup air systems and eligible new commercial cooking air extraction installations up to 5,000 CFM.
How much funding can be received?
Variable-speed hood grant Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Variable-speed hood grant program?
To be eligible for the Variable-speed hood grant program, you must:
The applicant must be a current or future Énergir customer.
The applicant must own or manage restaurant or cafeteria services.
For existing buildings, the kitchen must have a makeup air system heated by a rooftop unit or a natural gas makeup generator; for new construction, only commercial cooking air extraction installations with a cumulative flow rate of 5,000 CFM or less are eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Variable-speed hood grant?
Install a variable-speed hood.
For new construction, install a commercial cooking air extraction installation with a cumulative flow rate of 5,000 CFM or less.
Who can I contact for more information about the Variable-speed hood grant?
You can contact Energir by email at efficaciteenergetique@energir.com or by phone at 1 800 563-2021.
Where is the Variable-speed hood grant available?
The Variable-speed hood grant program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Variable-speed hood grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Variable-speed hood grant is a Grant and Funding