Écoperformance — Biénergie commercial — Institutional
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. Verified against the official source on July 2, 2026.
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Before you spend a dollar
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.
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Check your fit →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 upgrade 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 upgrade 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 upgrades
- 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.
- Specific ineligible costs are detailed in the 'Cadre normatif' PDF (Section 3.7 and specific stream sections), but generally exclude non-additional measures.
- Note: The source text explicitly states that the 'Cadre normatif' specifies 'Dépenses non admissibles' (ineligible expenses) and 'Projets non recevables' (ineligible projects), but does not list them in the landing page text. The PDF content provided in the prompt is truncated before listing specific ineligible costs.
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
How BBN Labs helps
- BBN coordinates your switch from oil to electric heating, managing the qualified trades so you get the upgrade without the headache.
- BBN designs and coordinates mechanical system tuning with experts, planned to the program's framework, so your equipment runs efficiently.
- BBN helps you manage the application and deadlines, guiding you through the process so you don't lose the funding.
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.
- Payment timing (upfront vs reimbursement) depends on the specific stream and requires verifying the Regulatory Framework PDF.
- 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.
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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Record last updated July 3, 2026; last verified July 2, 2026 against the official source. Source: official program page.