Commercial Customers

Catered component and prescriptive component

December 1, 2011
You can now submit projects for existing buildings under 1,000 m2. See Participant's Guide [currently in French only]
The catered component provides service offerings which are adapted to the project in order to meet the participant's needs. The goal of this component is to improve the building's overall performance in terms of electricity consumption.

Benefits

  • ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
    • Contribute to sustainable development through socially responsible investments
  • FLEXIBLE
    • Enjoy flexible programs and financial assistance adapted to your needs
  • COST-EFFECTIVE
    • Lower your operating costs and electricity bill
Contact us
to discuss your project idea

How to Submit a Project

  1. 1.Send a signed letter of intent.
  2. 2.Submit a project*
  3. 3.Sign a project agreement
    (Catered component only)
  4. 4. Once the project has been completed, request payment of the financial assistance.

Tools

* In French only

Financial assistance

Financial assistance is adapted to your project's specific conditions.

Eligibility

The program covers energy efficiency projects carried out in all new or existing commercial buildings in Québec. Buildings must meet one of these conditions:

  • New building
  • Existing building
  • Multiple-unit residential building (MURB) of four or more storeys
  • Building belonging to one of the main chains or a major commercial real estate development
  • Private institutional building (private school, long-term care centre, etc.)
The program has two components. Check the table below to determine which one applies to your projects.
Eligible buildings Software used
Customized component
Existing buildings SIMEB (and other authorized tools) and FEP
New buildings SIMEB (and other authorized tools) and FEP
Prescriptive component
For smaller projects or one-of-a-kind measures (must be approved by ÉnerCible)
Existing buildings
of 5,000 m2 and under
Prescriptive component software (PVP)
New buildings
of 5,000 m2 and under
Prescriptive component software (PVP)

Review all programs for commercial customers

E-mail the letter to ÉnerCible before starting work. You will receive a project number and password by e-mail so you can go on to the next step. See the rules for starting work in the Participant's Guide.

Program run by ÉnerCible

Hydro-Québec has mandated ÉnerCible to market, implement and manage the Buildings Program and follow up on activities linked to the projects.

ÉnerCible offers a flexible approach and implements effective, reliable procedures aimed at achieving Hydro-Québec's goals. Certain principles, such as extensive coverage of Québec's regions, the participation of industry providers and a marketing approach suited to the needs of various types of buildings, are at the core of the new program's strategy.

ÉnerCible is recognized for its energy efficiency expertise and its ability to establish business relationships.

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