Quebec Commercial Financial Incentives for Insulation

SOFIAC Program

SOFIAC allows Quebec businesses operating in the commercial and industrial sectors to seize all energy efficiency and GHG emission reduction opportunities without investing while benefitting from a positive cash flow as of day one after project implementation.

From identifying to carrying out projects, to optimizing the use of available subsidies and monitoring performance, SOFIAC supports businesses in carrying out their energy efficiency and infrastructure modernization projects. It thus helps them increase energy performance as well as reduce both their GHG emissions, operating costs and infrastructure capitalization needs.

 

PROGRAM DETAILS

Hydro Quebec Efficient Solutions - Simplified Program
Measures for commercial and institutional buildings (over 200 available):
  • Thermal envelope improvements
  • Installation of roof units with heat pumps
  • Geothermal systems
  • Heat recovery systems (for gray water, air and pool areas)
  • Installation of heat pumps
  • Aerothermal systems
  • Installation of variable-frequency drives (VFDs) (range hood, HVAC system)
  • Use of efficient cooling systems and air conditioners
  • Refrigeration of food for grocery stores (CO2, ammonia, HFC)
  • Refrigeration of ice surfaces for arenas and curling rinks (CO2, ammonia, HFC)
  • Use of efficient ski hill snow cannons

Online calculator available to check if you are eligible.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Hydro Quebec Efficient Solutions - Simplified Program
Measures for commercial and institutional buildings (over 200 available):
  • Thermal envelope improvements
  • Installation of roof units with heat pumps
  • Geothermal systems
  • Heat recovery systems (for gray water, air and pool areas)
  • Installation of heat pumps
  • Aerothermal systems
  • Installation of variable-frequency drives (VFDs) (range hood, HVAC system)
  • Use of efficient cooling systems and air conditioners
  • Refrigeration of food for grocery stores (CO2, ammonia, HFC)
  • Refrigeration of ice surfaces for arenas and curling rinks (CO2, ammonia, HFC)
  • Use of efficient ski hill snow cannons

Online calculator available to check if you are eligible.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Novoclimat Big Multiple-Unit Buildings
The Novoclimat program applies to buildings of over 600 m² with up to 10 storeys in which electricity, natural gas or residual forest biomass is the main source of energy. The buildings must be newly built or undergoing major renovation.

The types of buildings eligible are private, i.e. condominiums or dwelling units, or social housing. Conversion or recycling projects may be eligible provided that they satisfy all of the Novoclimat requirements.

Benefits

A Novoclimat dwelling unit or condominium offers numerous advantages:

  • more energy efficient dwelling units, which will reduce your energy costs;
  • superior comfort since more airtight walls mean fewer unpleasant drafts;
  • better air quality because of the mechanical ventilation heat recovery system that draws fresh air into the main rooms;
  • better temperature control through the use of electronic thermostats but, above all, by means of superior insulation and the installation of energy-efficient windows that help to keep warm inside in winter and cool air inside in the summer.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Gazifère Green - Financial Assistance for Commercial and Institutional Customers

Gazifère Green – Financial Assistance for Commercial and Institutional Customers

Gazifère is offering financial assistance to reduce the energy consumption of buildings.

  • Feasibility study
    • New Building: $2,000 to cover a portion of the cost of commissioning an energy simulation using a tool such as EE4, CAN-QUEST or DOE2
    • Existing Building: $2,000 to cover a portion of the cost of having a feasibility study carried out
  • Support for initiatives
    • Energy Optimization: $0.25/m3 of natural gas savings to a maximum of 70% of the cost of the measure involved, or $20,000