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Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation
Financial support for thermal waste heat recovery projects in Quebec
Last Update: April 1, 2026
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 20, 2023
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Get financing to cover 75% of the costs up to $40 millions for a waste heat recovery project, including industrial discharges from incinerators, data centers or wastewater, to be used for the heat needs of all types of users.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 20, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure Implementation grant supports projects aimed at capturing and distributing waste heat to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible projects focus on building and connecting infrastructure to enhance energy efficiency.
- Construction of heat networks to link various waste heat emitters to receivers.
- Connecting infrastructure such as equipment between the heat network and delivery point.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
This grant supports infrastructure projects focused on the capture and distribution of thermal emissions. Eligible projects include those that involve the construction of heat networks and connection to these networks through necessary equipment and investments.Eligible expenses
This grant supports the development of infrastructure projects aimed at capturing and distributing thermal emissions. The eligible activities focus on the construction and connection of thermal networks and the necessary equipment to enable these processes.
- Construction of thermal networks to connect one or more emitters to one or more receivers.
- Installation of equipment connecting the thermal network to the delivery point.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is administered by the Government of Québec, indicating potential geographical eligibility within this province. However, specific eligible areas are not explicitly mentioned in the provided information.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grant provides financial assistance for capturing thermal waste, which is considered a non-GHG emitting energy supply.
- The financial assistance is structured into multiple payment phases, tied to specific deliverables and financial milestones.
- Annual reporting to the Ministry is mandatory to ensure compliance and progress tracking.
- Any changes to project timeline or scope require approval from the Ministry to ensure continued funding eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation?
Get financing to cover 75% of the costs up to $40 millions for a waste heat recovery project, including industrial discharges from incinerators, data centers or wastewater, to be used for the heat needs of all types of users.
How much funding can be received?
Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation program?
To be eligible for the Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation program, you must:
The applicant must provide investments that are necessary, justifiable, and directly attributable to the realization of the project.
What expenses are eligible under Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation?
The Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure Implementation grant supports projects aimed at capturing and distributing waste heat to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible projects focus on building and connecting infrastructure to enhance energy efficiency. Construction of heat networks to link various waste heat emitters to receivers.
Connecting infrastructure such as equipment between the heat network and delivery point.
Where is the Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation available?
The Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation is a Expert Advice
Who are the financial supporters of the Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation?
Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation is funded by Gouvernment of Québec