Energy Efficiency program — effective diagnosis and implementation
Optimizing boiler systems
Apply today for one or more subsidies to increase the efficiency of boilers producing steam or hot water from natural gas. With more efficient boilers, you’ll get more heat, consume less natural gas, and ultimately emit less greenhouse gas*. Savings for you, and benefits for the planet!
The four measures for optimizing boiler systems
The four measures for optimizing steam or water boilers systems eligible for the grant are:
- Installing an economizer (steam boilers only)
- Installing a micromodulation system
- Installation of an O2 probe
- Installing thermal insulation on equipment, accessories and pipes.
More than one measure can be combined in a single grant request1.
Grants – Optimizing boiler systems
Receive up to $340,000 in grants per boiler2
Installing an economizer
Installation of a micromodulation system
Install a combustion oxygen trim
Installation of thermal insulation
Installing thermal insulation on equipment and accessories
A grant may be provided for installing an economizer on a new or existing steam boiler. It can be installed on the stack or directly integrated into the boiler.
The economizer recovers heat from hot fumes vented into the atmosphere, increasing the efficiency of the boiler by 85% or more.
Grants of $30 to $300 per boiler BHP :
- 75% of eligible costs
- maximum of $150,000 for an integrated economizer and of $300,000 for a non-integrated economizer
A grant may be provided to equip an existing hot water or steam boiler with a micromodulation system.
The micromodulation system allows for advanced control of combustion performance by adjusting the air/fuel ratio in the burner.
Grants of $30,000 per boiler and up to 75% of eligible costs.
Installing a combustion oxygen trim probe to an existing hot water or steam boiler with a micromodulation system may be eligible for a grant.
Adding a combustion oxygen trim probe to a micromodulation system adjusts the ratio of air to fuel in the burner, taking into account variations in boiler conditions (pressure, temperature, humidity, etc.). The probe will enhance the micro-modulation system.
Grants of $10,000 per boiler and up to 75% of eligible costs.
For pipe insulation
Grant between 12 to $31 $/pi of insulated pipes (The amount depends on the nominal diameter, the length of the insulated section, and the type of boiler.)
For installing thermal insulation on equipment and accessories (valves, tanks, etc.) to reduce heat loss.
Grants of $30 to $2,200 per unit (The amount depends on the type of equipment/fixture being insulated.)
- 75% of eligible costs
- Maximum $100,000/year
Installing an economizer
A grant may be provided for installing an economizer on a new or existing steam boiler. It can be installed on the stack or directly integrated into the boiler.
The economizer recovers heat from hot fumes vented into the atmosphere, increasing the efficiency of the boiler by 85% or more.
Grants of $30 to $300 per boiler BHP :
- 75% of eligible costs
- maximum of $150,000 for an integrated economizer and of $300,000 for a non-integrated economizer
Installation of a micromodulation system
A grant may be provided to equip an existing hot water or steam boiler with a micromodulation system.
The micromodulation system allows for advanced control of combustion performance by adjusting the air/fuel ratio in the burner.
Grants of $30,000 per boiler and up to 75% of eligible costs.
Install a combustion oxygen trim
Installing a combustion oxygen trim probe to an existing hot water or steam boiler with a micromodulation system may be eligible for a grant.
Adding a combustion oxygen trim probe to a micromodulation system adjusts the ratio of air to fuel in the burner, taking into account variations in boiler conditions (pressure, temperature, humidity, etc.). The probe will enhance the micro-modulation system.
Grants of $10,000 per boiler and up to 75% of eligible costs.
Installation of thermal insulation
For pipe insulation
Grant between 12 to $31 $/pi of insulated pipes (The amount depends on the nominal diameter, the length of the insulated section, and the type of boiler.)
Installing thermal insulation on equipment and accessories
For installing thermal insulation on equipment and accessories (valves, tanks, etc.) to reduce heat loss.
Grants of $30 to $2,200 per unit (The amount depends on the type of equipment/fixture being insulated.)
- 75% of eligible costs
- Maximum $100,000/year
This grant is for Énergir’s current or future customers
1. Working in the commercial, institutional, industrial or multi-unit housing (4 or more dwellings) sectors
2. Using a steam or hot water boiler system
- Refer to Form I - Conditions and Declaration of Intent for detailed and complete information on the program and each action item.
- Complete Form I and send it to [email protected] before the work begins.
- Wait until you receive an email from Énergir confirming that your are eligible.
- Complete the work outlined in your application.
- Send Énergir your supporting documentation and Form II — Steam Boiler System Calculator or Form II — Hot Water Boiler System Calculators
Don’t forget about steam trap maintenance!
Did you know that between 15% and 25% of steam traps become defective every year? In addition to optimizing your steam boiler, become more energy efficient by properly maintaining your steam traps. Learn about our grant program for annual steam trap maintenance.
Energy efficiency grants
Efficient Appliances - Business
Energy audit and implementation
- Study and implementation
- Recommissioning
- Energy management system
- Optimizing boiler systems
- Steam trap maintenance
Efficient construction and renovation
Renewable energy
Efficient innovation
Low-income household Support
Legal notices
The terms and conditions of the program can be found on Form I – Conditions and Declaration of Intent (Before Work Starts).
The program may be changed without notice.
1. Grants cannot be combined with Implementation grants
2. You could receive $340,000 in grants for a boiler by implementing the following program measures:
- Installing an economizer: $300,000
- Installing a micro-modulation system: $30,000
- Installing an O2 probe: $10,000
* For more information on the methodology used to calculate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction data, see our methodology page.
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