Energy efficiency programs – Efficient construction and renovation
New efficient construction
The New Efficient Construction grant encourages the construction of new buildings that demonstrate improved energy performance compared to their baseline :
- Institutional buildings (belonging to Government of Quebec): + 10% ≥ NECB 2015-Qc (government’s exemplary measures)
- Other buildings: + 5% ≥ NECB 2015-Qc
Why improve a building’s energy performance?
Improving the energy performance of a building right from the design phase has several advantages: reducing your energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as providing better thermal and acoustic insulation, compared to a similar building that didn’t implement energy efficiency measures. These significant benefits will help increase the value of the asset and will benefit its occupants throughout the lifespan of the building.
Grant – Energy simulation fees
Get up to 75% of your energy simulation fees covered
We will cover up to 75% of energy simulation fees, to a maximum of $15,0001.
Grant – Construction
Save $5/m3 on construction!
The grant provides $5/m3 of natural gas saved. The maximum amount of the grant1 per account number served by natural gas is $325,000.
These grants are for Énergir’s current or future customers in the commercial, institutional, industrial or multi-unit housing (four or more units) sectors.
Current customers:
You use natural gas as the main source of energy for space or hot water heating for the purposes of your project.
Future customers:
You must sign a contract with your Énergir representative or Major Industries advisor.
To learn more about the steps for switching to natural gas and the possible costs, see the steps for connecting.
To be eligible for the program, buildings must have an improvement of the NECB 2015-Qc reference :
- Institutional buildings (belonging to Government of Quebec): + 10% ≥ NECB 2015-Qc (government’s exemplary measures)
- Other buildings: + 5% ≥ NECB 2015-Qc
- Refer to the Participant’s Guide in force for complete and detailed information on the program and its conditions, as well as guidelines for auxiliary heating systems.
- When you’re ready to apply, save the NC – New Construction Form on your computer, fill out the Declaration of Interest tab and send the form to [email protected].
- Conduct an energy simulation of your new building and have it validated by an engineer who is a member of the OIQ. Then, follow the next steps outlined in the Participant’s Guide and NC – New Construction Form.
Note:
Need to install natural gas appliances in a new construction?
You could benefit from grants if you opt for high-efficiency appliances. Visit each appliance’s webpage for information, terms and conditions, and the steps to apply for a grant.
- Requests submitted between December 1, 2021, and November 4, 2024: Participant’s guide
- Requests submitted between July 15, 2019, and December 1, 2021: Participant’s Guide
- Requests submitted before July 15, 2019: Participant’s Guide
Case study
Maisons des aîné·e·s (MDA)
Designed as resident-focused living environments for seniors facing a loss of independence, MDAs must combine comfort, community and environmental sustainability.
To that end, designers have implemented ingenious solutions that focus on energy efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction.
Renewal natural gas: your decarbonization ally
Thought about powering your efficient equipment with renewable natural gas?
You can replace part or all of your natural gas consumption with renewable natural gas (RNG).
This 100% renewably sourced energy reduces your GHG emissions from fossil fuels quickly, without your needing to change equipment.
Available grant programs
Efficient Appliances - Business
Energy audit and implementation
- Study and implementation
- Recommissioning
- Energy management system
- Optimizing boiler systems
- Steam trap maintenance
Efficient construction and renovation
Get grants to install efficient appliances
Need to replace or install natural gas appliances in a new construction?
You could benefit from grants if you opt for high-efficiency appliances. Visit each appliance’s webpage for information, terms and conditions, and the steps to apply for a grant.
Terms
1Certain conditions apply. The program may be changed without notice.
Applications for financial assistance for a new construction project must be submitted to Énergir prior to starting the work and be accompanied by the NC Form with the Declaration of Interest tab filled out.
Refer to the Participant’s Guide for full grant eligibility criteria and conditions.
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