Energy analysis Financial support to assess your energy use

A good starting point for any business that wants to find out how to optimize the energy performance of its buildings, equipment or processes.

A clear picture of your energy performance

Often carried out by a consulting engineering firm, an energy analysis determines and prioritizes the most beneficial measures from the technical, energy and economic standpoints.

As part of the Efficient Solutions Program, Hydro‑Québec experts can support you in the process.

Financial assistance available

Up to $50,000 to cover the total eligible costs including in-house and external labour costs.

Why carry out an energy analysis?

  • Get an accurate assessment of your energy use

    The analysis will give you a clear picture of the energy performance of your buildings, equipment or processes.

  • Find ways to save

    See how you can improve your business’ energy performance.

  • Implement cost-effective solutions

    Prioritize and carefully select energy efficiency measures to recoup your investment in the medium and long terms.

How can I benefit from the financial support?

When you participate in the program, our team is there to guide you.

You can also work with a partner (specialized company, consulting engineering firm, etc.) who’ll support you throughout the process.

Read the eligibility criteria

Before you start your project, make sure you understand the eligibility requirements and terms and conditions.

Go to the Participant’s Guide – Energy Analysis Component [PDF 137 kB - in French only]

Go to the Conditions and Undertaking [PDF 98 kB - in French only]

Get your project approved

Get in touch with our team to confirm the eligibility and compliance of your energy analysis project.

We’ll evaluate your request and determine whether your project is approved.

Send a request

Receive the financial support

Carry out the energy analysis and send us the report so we can confirm its compliance and send you the first instalment of 40% of eligible costs up to a maximum of $20,000.

The second instalment of 60% of eligible costs up to $30,000 will be paid once you’ve implemented at least one of the measures included in your analysis.

Frequently asked questions

First, read the Participant’s Guide – Energy Analysis Component [PDF 137 kB – in French only], which provides details on the program requirements and steps to follow.

You can also work with a specialized company or consulting engineering firm or get in touch with us for more information.

The Energy Analysis component is for businesses with one or more commercial, institutional, industrial or agricultural buildings that receive electricity from the Hydro-Québec grid or an eligible off-grid, municipal or cooperative system.

For the complete list of requirements, refer to the Participant’s Guide – Energy Analysis Component [PDF 137 kB – in French only].

Call customer and partner support at 1 800 463‑9900 for help. You can also work with an industry professional who’ll support you throughout the energy analysis process.

We encourage specialists (consulting engineering firms, energy companies, contractors, etc.) to promote the program to their customers and recommend energy efficiency projects. All the details are available on the Partners and aggregators page.

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