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Variable-speed hood grant
Support for efficient commercial kitchen ventilation
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 helps current or future Énergir customers who own or manage restaurant or cafeteria services install variable-speed kitchen ventilation, with financial assistance of $3,750 plus $0.75 per CFM of the exhaust system. Eligible support covers the variable-speed control system, including sensors, speed controllers, cabling, installation, and programming.
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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
- Purchase and installation of a variable speed hood or a control system for commercial or institutional kitchens.
Documents Needed
- Notice of intent form submitted before installation
- Forms II and III
- A copy of the contractor invoice showing the installation completion date, customer and contractor contact details, and separate component and installation costs
- An invoice from the customer to Énergir claiming the financial assistance and the applicable GST and QST
- Required certificates if a natural gas tempered ventilation generating system was modified to modulate the air flow
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Current or future Énergir customers who own or manage restaurant or cafeteria services.
Who is not eligible
- Process applications.
Eligible expenses
- Acquisition and installation of the variable-speed control system and related components.
- Sensors, speed controllers, cabling, control panel, and installation/programming charges.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Process applications
- Kitchens that do not operate in winter
- Costs related to the hood itself
- Costs not directly related to varying air flows based on cooking activities
How to apply
- Review the eligible equipment list and contact an authorized distributor or manufacturer.
- Complete the Notice of intent form before installing the hood and send it to efficaciteenergetique@energir.com.
- After installation, complete and submit Forms II and III with the required supporting documentation.
- Énergir reviews the file, contacts the applicant if needed, and issues a cheque if the project meets program requirements.
Processing and Agreement
- Énergir reviews the application file and contacts the applicant if needed.
- If the project meets the program requirements, Énergir notifies the applicant and issues a cheque.
- Énergir may visit the premises where the variable-speed hood or control system was installed.
- If the equipment is not installed and operational during the visit, Énergir may claim reimbursement of all financial assistance paid.
Additional information
- The program may end automatically without advance notice if the Régie de l’énergie ends it or modifies it so that Énergir is no longer authorized to provide the financial assistance.
- Payment of the financial assistance is not a guarantee of the hood, control system, ventilation system, or installation quality, compliance, performance, or safety; 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 helps current or future Énergir customers who own or manage restaurant or cafeteria services install variable-speed kitchen ventilation, with financial assistance of $3,750 plus $0.75 per CFM of the exhaust system. Eligible support covers the variable-speed control system, including sensors, speed controllers, cabling, installation, and programming.
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.
The kitchen must use a natural gas-heated makeup air system and operate in winter.
What expenses are eligible under Variable-speed hood grant?
Purchase and installation of a variable speed hood or a control system for commercial or institutional kitchens.
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