Écoperformance: Biénergie commerciale et institutionnelle
Get a grant to fund energy efficiency and conversion projects in Quebec, open until March 31, 2027. You must secure written approval before spending any money.
Before you spend any money
You must receive written confirmation of financial aid and sign the agreement before you spend any money on the project.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
Is this for you?
- You are a Quebec business in retail, hospitality, or services switching heating from oil or propane to electricity.
- You want to install energy-efficient refrigeration or improve mechanical systems in your commercial building.
- You are a small energy consumer eligible for the Simplified Implementation sub-stream.
Probably not the right fit if
- You are located outside Quebec, as this is a Quebec provincial program.
- You have already purchased equipment or started construction, since approval must precede spending.
- Your project is a standard practice or legally mandatory improvement with no additional GHG reduction benefit.
How much you'd realistically get
Varies by project type and sector; specific rates and caps are detailed in the Regulatory Framework PDF.
What may be supported
- Energy efficiency improvements
- Energy conversion (e.g., oil/propane to electricity)
- Reduction of fugitive emissions
- Tuning of mechanical systems (RCx)
- Implementation of energy management systems
What's excluded or restricted
- Projects that are standard practices, historically recognized methodologies, or mandatory by law/regulation/norm (lack of additionality).
- Projects not resulting in measurable GHG reduction beyond natural seasonal variation or standard process variation.
- The program rules (Cadre normatif) list the costs that are not eligible, in Section 3.7 and in each stream's section. In general, measures that would happen anyway are not funded.
How applying works
Effort: moderateYou must submit a formal request, sign a legal agreement, implement the project within a deadline, and file a final report.
- 01Contact Énergir to apply; this bi-energy conversion aid is now delivered by Énergir and is available only to its customers.
- 02Receive written confirmation of the project and maximum financial aid.
- 03Sign the Financial Aid Agreement (Convention d’aide financière).
- 04Implement the project within the prescribed deadline.
- 05Submit a project report to finalize the aid.
Who to ask: Contact Énergir directly, since this bi-energy conversion aid is delivered to Énergir's customers; see the official Québec.ca program page for Énergir's contact details.
Documents commonly required
- Project request form
- Supporting documents as specified in the Regulatory Framework
- Signed Financial Aid Agreement
- Final project report
What to know before you count on it
- The grant is likely taxable income; ask your accountant how this affects your net benefit.
- Selection is discretionary and competitive; not every eligible project receives funding.
- Whether you are paid up front or paid back after you spend depends on the stream. Check the program rules (Cadre normatif) before you apply.
- You must submit a project report after implementation to finalize the aid.
What are your odds?
Funding is selective and based on GHG reduction potential; small energy consumers may have a dedicated simplified stream, but approval is never guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to repay this money?
No, it is a grant. However, it is generally considered taxable income, so consult your accountant.
Can I apply if I already bought the equipment?
No. You must obtain written confirmation of the maximum financial aid and sign the agreement before spending.
How much will I get?
The amount varies by project type and sector. You must consult the 'Cadre normatif' PDF for specific rates and caps.
Is this open to small businesses?
Yes, some sub-streams like Simplified Implementation are reserved for small energy consumers.
More funding by what it pays for
What you can combine it with
Check if this grant can be combined with federal programs like the Green Economy Plan 2030; confirm stacking rules on the official page.
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Page last updated ; status and deadline checked . Source: official program page.