ÉcoPerformance: Simplified Implementation
Get a non-repayable grant for energy efficiency projects in your Quebec business. You must get written approval before you spend any money, and the grant is paid in installments as you reach milestones.
Before you spend any money
You must obtain written confirmation of the maximum aid amount and sign a Financial Aid Agreement before you start any work or incur costs.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
Is this for you?
- You own a Quebec business ready to convert heating systems or improve HVAC and lighting for better efficiency.
- You need funding for measurable energy management systems or mechanical tuning to optimize performance.
- You are in the commercial, institutional, or industrial sector with a project that goes beyond standard legal requirements.
Probably not the right fit if
- Your project is mandatory by law, regulation, or standard industry practice, as these are excluded.
- You have already started the work or spent money before getting written confirmation of aid.
- Your project impacts are not measurable or fall within natural seasonal or process variation.
How much you'd realistically get
Varies significantly by project type and sector; specific rates and caps are detailed in the program's normative framework tables.
What may be supported
- Conversion of natural gas heating to bi-energy (natural gas and electricity) for commercial/institutional buildings.
- Heating conversion from oil/propane to renewable energy.
- Tuning of mechanical systems (RCx) to optimize heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and lighting.
- Implementation of energy management systems.
- Greenhouse heating electrification.
- CO2 refrigeration systems.
What's excluded or restricted
- Projects that are standard, historically recognized methodologies, common practices, or established rules of art.
- Projects that are mandatory by law, regulation, or norm.
- Projects that do not have impacts beyond natural seasonal variation or standard process variation.
- Projects that are not measurable.
- The program rules (Cadre normatif) have a section on ineligible costs (Dépenses non admissibles) for each stream. The official page does not list them. Ask the program office before you apply.
How applying works
Effort: involvedYou must submit a complete application, get written confirmation, sign a formal agreement, finish the project by a deadline, and submit a final project report.
- 01Submit a complete application with the required documents to the Ministry.
- 02Obtain written confirmation of the project and maximum aid amount.
- 03Sign a Financial Aid Agreement (Convention d’aide financière).
- 04Implement the project within the prescribed deadline.
- 05Submit a project report to receive payments.
Who to ask: Phone: 1 833 361-0001; Email: transitionenergetique.affaires@mern.gouv.qc.ca; Address: 1300, rue du Blizzard, bureau 200, Québec (Québec) G2K 0G9
Documents commonly required
- Complete application with project details.
- Documentation proving the project is not standard practice or mandatory by law.
- Evidence of measurable impact potential.
- Signed Financial Aid Agreement (after approval).
- Final project report (after implementation).
What to know before you count on it
- This is a grant, not a loan, but it is selective; you must prove your project is measurable and not just standard practice.
- Payment is made in installments based on milestones or completion, not all upfront.
- Grants are generally taxable income; ask your accountant how this affects your tax return.
- The program is open until March 31, 2027, but approval must be secured before spending.
What are your odds?
Selection depends on meeting strict eligibility criteria (measurable impact, non-standard practice) and securing approval before spending; there is no guarantee of acceptance.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to repay this money?
No, this is a non-repayable grant. However, it is generally considered taxable income, so consult your accountant.
Can I apply if I have already started the work?
No. You must obtain written confirmation of the maximum aid amount and sign a Financial Aid Agreement before you start any work or incur costs.
What types of projects are excluded?
Projects that are mandatory by law, standard industry practices, or have impacts that are not measurable or fall within natural variation are excluded.
When is the deadline to apply?
The program is extended until March 31, 2027. However, you must secure approval before spending, so apply early.
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What you can combine it with
Check if your project qualifies for other federal or municipal incentives, but ensure costs are not double-counted if rules prohibit it.
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