Engineers section
Find the information you need to determine whether your project is connected to the gas network, learn about the most efficient natural gas solutions, or use the tools and resources developed to make your job easier and answer your questions.
Natural gas: An asset for your projects
The performance and high efficiency of natural gas equipment make it an unbeatable option for your clients' projects. Coupled with recently developed modern solutions, natural gas is an energy that is perfectly adapted to all types of projects, from small buildings to tall towers. Find out more!
Energy efficiency
Énergir subsidizes high-efficiency appliances and energy efficiency measures to help clients complete their projects. Since 2001, our energy efficiency grant programs have reduced GHG emissions by more than 1.2 million tons!
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
Low-income household Support
Registered firms are consulting engineering firms specializing in energy efficiency that can support Énergir customers in identifying and implementing energy efficiency projects. Having already carried out energy efficiency projects for Énergir customers, and with access to information about the energy efficiency grants offered, these firms are well placed to guide customers and facilitate their participation in Énergir's energy efficiency grant programs
Énergir has made a directory of registered firms available to its customers. This directory is meant to be a tool to help customers identify and find contact details of firms that offer energy efficiency services. None of these firms is a subsidiary or partner of Énergir, and making this directory available in no way certifies, attests to, or guarantees the quality of the services offered by these firms.
- Consult the list of registered firms
- Register your firm by sending an e-mail to [email protected]
Decarbonization Incentive Program (DIP)
Decarbonization Incentive Program (DIP)
At a time when we need to step up initiatives and actions aimed at decarbonizing Québec, a new grant program was introduced on April 1, 2024. The Decarbonization Incentive Program (DIP) is all about GHG reduction and aims to encourage existing Énergir customers to reduce their GHG emissions by opting for our decarbonization solutions:
- Dual-energy-RNG The DIP could be added to the government grants available to help cover the additional cost of dual-energy equipment. Customers must commit to using dual energy for at least 10 years.
- RNG: By committing to purchasing RNG to cover a minimum of 5% of their energy consumption for at least 5 years.
Business and Institutional dual-energy offer (BI)
The Government of Québec (MELCCFP), Hydro-Québec and Énergir are partnering to support customers in their conversion to the dual-energy electricity-natural gas solution, which consumes the right source of energy at the right time and at the lowest cost.
Role of the engineer
Engineering is required for large and often more complex projects. The engineer’s role includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Help the customer choose the best dual-energy solution.
- Prepare the mechanical systems design.
- Fill out the ÉcoPerformance form.
- Complete the commissioning report.
The grants
For the next few months, you will not have access to the grant calculator for the simplified process. When assisting a customer, be sure to contact the Énergir representative for the project street address. Representatives are equipped to use the calculator and will be able to confirm grant amounts for your dual-energy projects.
For custom projects, the Government of Québec will analyze the dual-energy conversion request and determine the grant amounts that will be awarded.
Here are several helpful links to help you with this new offer. If you have any questions, contact our DATECH advisors.
- Website – Business and Institutional dual-energy offer
- Video recording of dual-energy training (in French)
- Website – Small- and Medium-Power Dual-Energy Rate for Space Heating
- Terms of service
- Dual-energy installation specifications
- Dual-energy statement of compliance (in French)
- Website – Forms and guides for business/institutional dual energy (in French)
- Normative framework for the ÉcoPerformance Program (in French), in effect since October 3, 2023 (Section 8 – page 45)
Tools and publications
Énergir has developed numerous calculation tools to facilitate your projects and it regularly publishes articles and information about new techniques to help you stay on top of the latest technological innovations.
Natural gas solutions are efficient, economic and ideal for your customers' energy projects. To assist you in designing these solutions, we have created tools comprising best practices developed in collaboration with experts and recognized professional associations in the field. Looking for help in designing these natural gas solutions?
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Small commercial buildings
Heating systems
Rooftop unit, unit heater and infrared heating system
Multidwelling and tall buildings
Centralized hot water systems
Centralized hot water system
Additional documentation
Design of a hot water recirculation loop (CMMTQ information sheets)
Conversion factors
With our unit of measurement converter, you can convert gigajoules into cubic meters, cubic feet into BTU, or carry out any other conversion you need to make.
Weather calculation (hour BIN)
This calculator offers up-to-date weather data to calculate degree-day data for space heating and cooling.
Ventilation calculator
In addition to offering up-to-date weather data, this tool allows you to determine how much natural gas your ventilation system might consume and the energy savings you could generate if you opt for heat recovery.
Rooftop units energy savings calculator
Use our calculator to estimate energy savings with efficient rooftop units.
Natural gas pipe sizing
Based on the formulas in sections A.3.5 and B.3.5 of CSA B149.1-10 – Natural gas and propane installation code, this calculator estimates the maximum natural gas and propane capacity specifically for plastic and schedule 40 (SCH 40) blowjob. For copper tube estimates, refer to tables A.8 through A.14 and B.6 through B.10 in CSA B149.1-2010.
SPEC tool
This simulation tool was developed to calculate the energy efficiency of your steam boiler room. This is a key step to fully understanding the effectiveness of your steam boiler room and making informed decisions. Plus, you can assess the potential energy savings for five parameters (the most popular): economizers, blowdown reduction, blowdown recovery, micro-modulation and deaerator vent recovery.
Pulp and paper
- Infrared radiation drying
- Pocket ventilation in a paper dryer with a direct natural gas heating system
Municipalities and retail businesses
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The DATECH team prepares articles for engineers to keep them up to speed on the latest industry news that could be relevant to their projects. Here are two tools you can sign up for:
Bulletin blue engineers (French only)
- Three mailings a year
- Short articles on the latest industry news, energy efficiency grants available, and our upcoming events and training sessions.
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Informa-TECH
- Three mailings a year
- Technical articles on various innovative topics such as minimalist ducts, or case studies featuring high-efficiency installations.
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These specialized Énergir engineers work closely with our commercial representatives to offer you the technological solutions that are most efficient and best suited to your needs.
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