The following are programs offered by the ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune and its partners. Various types of financial assistance are available through these programs.
| Title | Sector | Agency | Energy |
|---|---|---|---|
IDEASThe IDÉE program provides support for technological innovations in energy efficiency. It encourages demonstration and experimentation initiatives to validate the profitability and evaluate the commercial relevance of new technologies or new applications of existing technologies. It also supports laboratory projects that test the technical and energy performance of new technologies aimed at both the commercial and residential sectors. Relying on an advisory committee representing different segments and interests of its clientele, the distributor defines market opportunities and analyses every proposal it receives. |
Technological Innovation, Residential, Institutional, Commercial, Industrial, Municipal | Hydro Québec | Electricity, Emerging Energy Sources |
Implementation incentive for energy efficiency measuresYou can receive up to $25,000 in financial assistance per building served by natural gas when you implement energy efficiency measures. Here are a few examples of measures which may be eligible for financial assistance: addition of controls on ventilation or heating systems or on a process; heat recovery on a ventilation system, on combustion products from a furnace or boiler, or from drain water; optimization of a combustion system; insulation on the pipes of a warm water or steam heating system. |
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, Municipal | Gaz Métro | Natural Gas |
Implementation incentive for energy efficiency measures (major industries)You can receive up to $175,000 in financial assistance per building served by natural gas when you implement energy efficiency measures. Here are a few examples of measures which may be eligible for financial assistance: addition of controls on ventilation or heating systems or on a process; heat recovery on a ventilation system, on combustion products from a furnace or boiler, or from drain water; optimization of a combustion system; insulation on the pipes of a warm water or steam heating system. |
Industrial, Institutional | Gaz Métro | Natural Gas |
InfraredThe program focuses on replacing unit heaters with infrared units, for heating use only. In light of observations and recommendations presented in an evaluation, Gaz Métro mentioned that it is opening up the program to these procedures. Infrared technology is based on radiant heat, which heats objects and people rather than the ambient air. The program is intended for both existing and new Gaz Métro clients. |
Commercial, Industrial, Municipal | Gaz Métro | Natural Gas |
Infrared heatersThe purpose of this program is to save on the consumption of natural gas. It is aimed at commercial and institutional clients who are looking to use the infrared heaters. Infrared heaters make it possible to direct heat to specific locations without heating ambient air. The technology is used mainly in high-ceilinged buildings, like warehouses, garages, arenas and churches. |
Institutional, Commercial, Municipal | Gazifère | Natural Gas |
Intermediate efficiency water heatersThe program promotes the use of water heaters with a capacity greater than 75,000 BTU/h and an energy efficiency rating of 85%. It is aimed at both existing buildings and new construction, and is of interest to current and new Gaz Métro clients. |
Institutional, Commercial, Industrial, Municipal | Gaz Métro | Natural Gas |
Intermediate energy-efficiency boilerThe purpose of this program is to save on the consumption of natural gas. It is aimed at commercial and institutional clients who are looking to buy or to rent intermediate energy-efficiency boiler. All Gazifère commercial and institutional clients are eligible. |
Institutional, Commercial, Municipal | Gazifère | Natural Gas |
Intermediate energy-efficiency boilerThis program integrates heating technologies and procedures that offer intermediate energy efficiency. It includes all units with an efficiency rating of 85% to 89% (excluding condenser units). The program focus is existing buildings as well as new construction, and is of interest to both current and new clients. |
Industrial, Commercial, Municipal, Institutional | Gaz Métro | Natural Gas |
Intermediate energy-efficiency water heaterThe purpose of this program is to save on the consumption of natural gas. It is aimed at commercial and institutional clients who are looking to buy or to rent intermediate energy-efficiency water heater of intermediate efficiency. All Gazifère commercial and institutional clients are eligible. |
Institutional, Commercial, Municipal | Gazifère | Natural Gas |
Manufacturing sector support programThe Manufacturing sector support program helps firms make the move toward sustainable development and improve their competitiveness by reducing their consumption of certain target fuels (light fuel oil, propane and butane). Financial assistance is available for conducting analyses and for implementing energy efficient measures that target these fuels. |
Industrial | Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune | Fuel Oil, Propane, Butane |