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Financial support for business energy efficiency
Quebec, Canada
Up to 5,000,000 $
Energy optimization
Energy optimization grant consulting
Planning an energy audit, equipment upgrade, process improvement, or building retrofit? Grants can help reduce project costs while improving efficiency and lowering emissions.
Grants can make energy efficiency projects easier to launch
Funding programs can support diagnostics, equipment, automation, and implementation plans that reduce energy use and improve operating performance.
Identify savings opportunities
Fund audits, feasibility studies, and energy modelling to pinpoint the highest-impact improvements.
Upgrade equipment and controls
Get support for efficient systems, process upgrades, sensors, automation, and building technologies.
Implement with confidence
Structure your project plan, supplier documentation, budget, and grant applications before work begins.
Funding to consume less and produce better
Energy optimization projects can include audits, heat recovery, electrification, control systems, efficient equipment, and emission-reduction measures.
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Refundable tax credit for new clean technology property
CanadaCloses on December 31, 2034
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Funding for industrial energy efficiency projects
CanadaCloses on September 26, 2025
Up to 5,000,000 $
Accepted$25K-$50K
2025Manufacturing
Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$250K-$500K
2025Canadian business
ÉcoPerformance — Standard Implementation stream
Product development to create a competitive advantage
AcceptedUnder $10K
2026Construction
Ecocamionnage Program — Technology acquisition component
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$100K-$250K
2025Manufacturing
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program Component 3 — Food quality and safety management
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative for the development of greenhouses and large tunnels
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$1M+
2025Professional, scientific and technical services
Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Health care and social assistance
Social Economy Support Fund
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$1M+
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund
Commercial expansion into new markets
Accepted$25K-$50K
2026Manufacturing
Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
AcceptedUnder $10K
2026Manufacturing
ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$50K-$100K
2026Manufacturing
Remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S.
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$100K-$250K
2026Construction
Energy Innovation Program — Off-Site Construction Challenge
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$1M+
2025Manufacturing
Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$250K-$500K
2025Professional, scientific and technical services
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$100K-$250K
2026Canadian business
MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS
Operational modernization with new tools
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Construction
Gearing Up — Student Work Placement Program
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Canadian business
Fonds Écoleader — Specific implementation support
Energy transition aligned with performance
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Construction
Roulez vert — Home charging station
Energy transition aligned with performance
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Accommodation and food services
Support for the purchase of electric off-road vehicles (VHRE)
Energy transition aligned with performance
Accepted$25K-$50K
2025Accommodation and food services
FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 1
Applied innovation project with commercial potential
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Manufacturing
ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR
Energy transition aligned with performance
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Canadian business
Financial support to assess your energy use Hydro Quebec
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$10K-$25K
2024Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management
Energy transition aligned with performance
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Canadian business
Grant for a circular economy assessment
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Construction
Subsidy for companies to install electric charging stations
Environmental improvement with business impact
AcceptedUnder $10K
2024Transportation and warehousing
Roulez Vert — Rebate for charging station at work
Digital project to structure growth
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Construction
MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$10K-$25K
2024Construction
Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1
Digital project to structure growth
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Construction
Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$50K-$100K
2025Construction
Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 2
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Manufacturing
Efficient Solutions Program — Medium and Large Businesses Component
Environmental improvement with business impact
Accepted$100K-$250K
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)
Skills development to accelerate execution
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$500K-$1M
2025Manufacturing
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) — Industrial Facility Track
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Construction
Employment Consultation - Human Resources Management Support
Operational modernization with new tools
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Frequently asked questions
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Which energy optimization projects can be funded?
Funding may support audits, efficient equipment, building systems, heat recovery, electrification, monitoring tools, process changes, and other projects that reduce energy use or emissions.
What evidence is useful for energy funding?
Useful evidence includes current energy consumption, audit results, supplier quotes, expected savings, emissions impact, implementation timeline, and the method used to measure results after installation.
How does helloDarwin support energy projects?
helloDarwin helps match the project with clean technology, efficiency, regional, or capital investment programs and organizes the file around measurable savings and eligible costs.