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Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 1: Feasibility study
QC, Canada
Financial support for thermal waste heat recovery projects in Quebec
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- grant_single|closingDateDecember 1, 2026
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Grant and Funding
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- Utilities
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- Gouvernement du Québec
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The Waste Heat Recovery—Stream 1: Feasibility study grant offers up to 75% of eligible expenses, capped at $150,000, to support the realization of feasibility studies for infrastructure projects aiming to capture and distribute waste heat. Eligible activities include consultations, internal salaries, and costs related to equipment or software for determining the feasibility of these projects.
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This grant offers financial support for conducting feasibility studies related to the captation and distribution of waste heat, with specific terms governing the allocation and disbursement of funds.
- Financial assistance covers up to 75% of eligible expenses incurred in the execution of the feasibility study.
- The maximum aid granted for a project under this stream is capped at $150,000.
- Funding is disbursed in two installments, with the first payment covering 75% of the total financial assistance following the signing of the support agreement.
- The remaining balance is paid upon submission and acceptance of the final report, including all necessary documentation and justification of expenses.
- The cumulative financial assistance from all government sources must not exceed 75% of the eligible expenses.
- All project expenses may be audited by the MELCCFP to ensure compliance with program conditions.
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The Waste Heat Recovery grant's Stream 1: Feasibility Study aims to evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of projects focused on the recovery and utilization of waste heat. It supports crucial preliminary studies that help determine the potential and implementation strategy for converting waste heat into usable energy.
- Development of detailed project descriptions and technical specifications.
- Assessment of the technical feasibility of proposed waste heat recovery solutions.
- Evaluation of potential energy savings and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions.
- Preparation and analysis of financial models and business cases.
- Risk assessments and development of mitigation strategies.
- Compliance analysis with regulatory and market frameworks.
- Exploration of environmental and social impacts and their management.
- Validation of GHG reduction claims against ISO 14064-3 standard.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 150,000
Development of a solar thermal energy capture and distribution system
$ 90,000
Feasibility study for district heating in the new Green City project
$ 150,000
Expansion of thermal energy network in the industrial park
$ 135,000
Upgrade of existing infrastructure for thermal energy recovery at a hospital
$ 150,000
Construction of a centralized thermal energy recovery system
$ 150,000
Installation of a heat network in a new residential development
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Eligibility for this grant requires the applicant to meet certain organizational and operational criteria.
- The applicant must be a company registered in Quebec, a collective organization (such as a cooperative or non-profit), or specific public sector entities.
- Eligible entities include establishments in education, healthcare, government-owned corporations (excluding certain exceptions), indigenous organizations, municipalities, and listed public entities as per the financial administration law.
- The applicant must possess a Quebec business number at the time of application.
- Non-eligible applicants include Quebec's government ministries, bona fide Hydro-Québec and its subsidiaries, entities on the ineligible businesses register (RENA), and those with previous unfulfilled financial obligations to Quebec's governmental bodies.
- The applicant must adhere to integrity standards expected from public financial aid beneficiaries.
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The organizations eligible to apply for the Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 1: Feasibility study grant include:
- Enterprises for profit that have an active establishment in Quebec, including collective enterprises such as cooperatives and non-profit organizations.
- Establishments within the networks of education, higher education, health, and social services of the Quebec government.
- State-owned enterprises, except for specified exceptions.
- Indigenous organizations.
- Municipalities and non-budgetary organizations identified in Annex 2 of the Financial Administration Act.
- Municipal entities.
Ineligible organizations include:
- Ministries or budgetary organizations of the Quebec government listed in Annex 1 of the Financial Administration Act.
- Hydro-Québec and its subsidiaries.
- Organizations registered in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts (RENA), including their registered subcontractors.
- Organizations that have failed to meet obligations related to previous financial aid granted by a Quebec ministry or governmental body following proper notice.
- Organizations that do not meet high integrity standards expected from recipients of public financial aid.
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This grant has specific ineligible categories that restrict certain companies and entities from applying. These restrictions ensure the funding is distributed to suitable projects aligned with the program's goals.
- Ministries or budgetary bodies of the Government of Quebec as listed in Schedule 1 of the Financial Administration Act (RLRQ, chapter A-6.001).
- Hydro-Québec and its subsidiaries.
- Organizations listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA), including their subcontractors listed in the RENA.
- Organizations that have previously failed to fulfill their obligations related to prior financial aid from a Quebec governmental ministry or organization.
- Organizations that do not meet high integrity standards expected from recipients of public funds.
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The grant covers expenses aimed at determining the feasibility of a project focused on heat recovery and distribution infrastructure.
- Consultant fees.
- Salaries and internal management benefits.
- Costs for renting or using equipment or software.
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This grant is available to companies situated within the province of Quebec, as determined by the main funding body. This grants program aims to promote sustainability initiatives and greenhouse gas reduction in Quebec.
- Companies with an active establishment in Quebec.
- Entities that are compliant and not listed under the Register of companies ineligible for public contracts in Quebec.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant's feasibility study stream are based on specific criteria with allocated point scores to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives.
- The potential of the project (70%):
- Reductions of GHG emissions per dollar of financial aid requested.
- Reductions in energy consumption per dollar of financial aid requested.
- The financial, technical, and legal aspects of the project and the capacity of the applicant (30%):
- Estimation of the Net Present Value (NPV) of the project.
- Minimization of administrative or management fees in relation to eligible expenses.
- Reasonability of the financial and technical risks associated with the project.
- Realism of the financial structure.
- Realism of the project costs and revenues.
- Realism of the project's timeline.
- Capacity of the applicant to complete the project.
- Overall feasibility of the project concerning financial, technical, and legal aspects.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for the Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 1: Feasibility Study grant in Canada:
- Step 1: Prepare Required Documents
- Complete the participation form signed by an authorized signatory.
- Develop documents detailing:
- Description of the applicant;
- Detailed project description, including infrastructure site and pre-selected facilities;
- Preliminary project timeline;
- Project partners;
- Description of the feasibility study to be conducted, ensuring all aspects listed in the program guidelines are covered;
- Estimated costs for conducting the study with reference basis for cost assessment;
- Financial structure detailing funding sources;
- Preliminary estimate of GHG reductions for the project under study.
- Acquire any additional documents necessitated by the Ministry based on project nature.
- Ensure the signatory is legally authorized either officially or through legal documentation, like a power of attorney or signed resolution.
- Step 2: Submit Application
- Send all prepared documentation via email to vrt@environnement.gouv.qc.ca.
- Include the subject line "Valorisation des rejets thermiques."
- Wait for acknowledgment: within five business days, an assigned program officer will contact you with their details.
- Step 3: Evaluation and Notification
- Your application undergoes a compliance and eligibility check by the MELCCFP.
- An evaluation using specified criteria and weightings is conducted.
- If successful, a written confirmation will be sent to the applicant indicating the maximum financial aid available.
- Step 4: Sign Agreement
- Upon acceptance, an agreement for financial aid is prepared and signed between the applicant and the Minister of Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Wildlife, and Parks.
- Step 5: First Payment
- Receive a maximum first payment of 75% of the total approved aid after both parties sign the aid agreement.
- Step 6: Progress Reports
- Submit progress reports every six months after acceptance date covering:
- Study progress;
- Work undertaken since agreement signing;
- Financial expenditure and use of aid;
- Adherence to project timeline.
- By March 31 each year, report total eligible expenditures incurred for the previous fiscal year.
- Step 7: Submit Feasibility Study
- Within 18 months post-acceptance, submit the completed feasibility study as per guidelines provided.
- Step 8: Final Report
- Following feasibility study acceptance, submit a final report encompassing detailed spending and financial documentation.
- Submit a copy of all supporting financial expenditure documentation.
- This report should be filed no later than one month after completing the study.
- Step 9: Second Payment
- Upon acceptance of the final report and feasibility study, a second and final payment covering the residual aid amount is processed.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The maximum aid financial cap, for feasible study projects under this program, is set at $150,000 and covers up to 75% of eligible expenses.
- The program allows for the accumulation of funding from multiple government sources, ensuring the total funding does not exceed 75% of eligible expenses calculated for the study.
- Eligible studies must be completed and documents submitted within a maximum period of 18 months from the acceptance date.
- The feasibility study must be signed by a licensed professional engineer from the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
- The grant requires the use of standardized GHG emission factors and conversion rates as defined by the MELCCFP.
- A structured financial model and an estimated reduction in GHG emissions should accompany your feasibility study.
