Open
Energy support for efficient business equipment
Quebec, Canada
Up to 5,000,000 $
Energy optimization
Fund your energy optimization projects
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.
Open
Offer up to 30% refundable credit for capital investments in new clean technologies in Canada
Canada
Closes on December 31, 2033
Closed
Support for the implementation of energy efficiency and energy management solutions
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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.