Waste Heat Recovery — Stream 2: Infrastructure implementation
QC, Canada
Financial support for thermal waste heat recovery projects in Quebec
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- grant_single|projectCostPercent
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- grant_single|openingDateMarch 20, 2023
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Expert Advice
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_single|grantors
- Gouvernement du Québec
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grant_card_status|open
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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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Projects eligible for this grant include the construction of heat networks connecting emitters to receivers and equipment installations to capture and distribute thermal waste. Eligible activities also involve upgrading equipment, infrastructure construction, engineering work, and project management.
- Construction of heat networks
- Connection to heat networks
- Equipment upgrades and installations
- Engineering work
- Project management
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$9,375,000
Vancouver
Installation of a district energy system to recover heat from an industrial bakery
$11,250,000
Calgary
Upgrading a district heating system to capture waste heat from a wastewater treatment plant
$7,875,000
Toronto
Engineering and construction of heat network connecting a data center to nearby residential buildings
$7,500,000
Montreal
Construction of a waste heat recovery system for a paper mill
$6,000,000
Ottawa
Installation of heat exchangers for waste heat recovery from an incinerator facility
$7,125,000
Halifax
Development of a heat recovery system for a university campus using data center waste heat
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Here is a summary of the eligibility criteria for the grant:
- Investments must be necessary, justifiable, and directly related to the project.
- Expenses can include capital costs, installation of machinery and equipment, engineering fees, and more.
- Participants must follow the detailed procedure outlined for submitting a complete application.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Any company that engages in projects related to the capture and distribution of waste heat can apply for this grant. This program is designed to support companies in implementing infrastructure projects that capture and utilize waste heat for energy purposes. The eligibility criteria and application process are outlined in the program guidelines.
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Yes, there are eligible expenses for this grant. The eligible expenses include capital costs for equipment upgrades or purchases, installation costs, engineering expenses, professional fees, administrative costs, and salaries related to the project.
- Capital costs for equipment upgrades or purchases
- Installation costs for machinery and equipment
- Engineering expenses for project design
- Professional fees for external services
- Administrative costs (up to 15% of eligible expenses)
- Salaries and benefits for internal staff involved in the project
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria include:
- Evaluation of the project's sustainability and environmental impact
- Evaluation of the project's technical feasibility
- Evaluation of the project's financial viability
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1:
- Prepare the required documents including the Excel application form, signed PDF application form, and additional project information.
- Step 2:
- Email all documents to vrt@environnement.gouv.qc.ca with the subject "Valorisation des rejets thermiques."
- Upon document reception, a program officer will be assigned to your case within five business days.
- Step 3:
- Receive a written confirmation of the maximum financial assistance amount after a complete assessment of your application.
- Step 4:
- Sign the financial assistance agreement.
- Receive an initial payment of up to 50% of the total financial assistance after proof of project initiation.
- Step 5:
- Provide annual progress reports by March 31st each year during the project.
- Step 6:
- For projects over $10,000,000, receive a second payment after submitting a compliance-report on expenses.
- Step 7:
- Submit a final project report within one month after project completion.
- Step 8:
- Receive the final payment after validation of the final report and reimbursement request for eligible expenses.
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Grant Summary: Grant for Implementation of Thermal Waste Recovery Infrastructure
Grant for Implementation of Thermal Waste Recovery Infrastructure
The Grant for Implementation of Thermal Waste Recovery Infrastructure provides financial assistance for the design, construction, and commissioning of eligible infrastructure projects. The grant covers up to 75% of eligible project expenses or $125 per tonne x the number of tonnes of equivalent CO2 (t eq.CO2) reduction projected over 20 years, with a maximum grant amount of $40 million per project. The captured thermal waste is considered a greenhouse gas emissions-free energy source. The eligible expenses for the grant include capital costs for equipment upgrades, installation, engineering work, and professional fees, among others. The grant process involves several steps from project submission to final payment, with progress reports required annually and a final project report upon completion.
