Buildings Program – Catered Component
Transitional rules applicable to the Catered Component of the Buildings Program
The Buildings Program was replaced by the Efficient Solutions Program on November 19, 2018.
If you took steps to join the Buildings Program – Catered Component before November 19, 2018, please read the information below to learn about your options.
Select the situation that applies to your project. You are considered to have started work if you issued your first purchase order or signed your first contract related to the project.
If your project qualifies for the Simplified Option under the Efficient Solutions Program, you have two options:
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You can submit your project under the Efficient Solutions Program – Simplified Option in accordance with the requirements set out in the Participant’s Guide and in effect on November 19, 2018. (See the documentation and tools applicable to this option and in effect at that time.)
Your project, which was registered under the Catered Component, will be canceled and registered under the Simplified Option. You will receive a new project number when you submit your completed project under that option.
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You can submit your project under the Buildings Program – Catered Component in accordance with the requirements set out in the Participant’s Guide and in effect on the project start date.
If your project does not qualify under the Simplified Option, you must submit it under the Catered Component of the Buildings Program.
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If your project qualifies for the Efficient Solutions Program – Simplified Option, you must submit your project under this option in accordance with the requirements set out in the Participant’s Guide and in effect on the project start date. (See the transitional rules applicable to this option.)
Your project, which was registered under the Catered Component, will be canceled and registered under the Simplified Option. You will receive a new project number when you submit your completed project under that option.
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If your project does not qualify for the Efficient Solutions Program – Simplified Option, you have two options:
a) Subject to Hydro-Québec’s approval, submit your project under the Customized Option if it meets the requirements set out in the Participant’s Guide and in effect on the project start date.
If it does qualify, your project will be canceled under the Customized Component and registered under the Customized Option.
Submit your project to Hydro-Québec right away to make sure it qualifies!
b) Submit your project under the Catered Component of the Buildings Program in accordance with the requirements set out in the Participant’s Guide and in effect on February 1, 2017.
Your project doesn’t qualify for any program.
Your project could qualify under the Simplified Option or Customized Option of the Efficient Solutions Program.
If it does, Hydro-Québec may ask you for paperwork explaining the reason for the start date.
Elimination of the Integrated Design option
Please note that the program’s Integrated Design option has been eliminated.
However, Hydro‑Québec will process all applications if it received the Integrated Design option form and sent a confirmation to the customer by November 19, 2018.
Please use the applicable documentation and tools, listed below.
Are you planning to build a new facility, review your electricity use or optimize your processes and electromechanical systems? Your project may qualify under the Efficient Solutions Program.
Contact us. We can guide you through the process and help you determine which measures to implement.
Past requirements under the Catered Component of the Buildings Program
The Program requirements applicable to the project are those that are in effect on the project start date.
Documents and tools
- Participant’s Guide – Buildings Program – February 1, 2017 [PDF 668 Ko - in French only]
- SIMEB 3.1 [EXE 47.5 MB – in French only]
- Buildings Program application (PPB 1.2) [EXE 7.4 MB – in French only]
- Description of technical documents required [PDF 120 Kb - in French only]
- Letter of intent and confirmation of project completion [PDF 844 Kb - in French only].
IMPORTANT: Do you want to fill out this interactive PDF form on your screen?
To do so, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) installed on your computer.- Save the PDF form on your computer.
- Go to where you saved the PDF form on your computer and open it using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Table of financial assistance (for information purposes only) [PDF 289 Kb - in French only]
Integrated Design option tools
- Information document – Integrated Design option [PDF 93.5 Kb - in French only]
- Integrated Design option form [PDF 528 Kb - in French only].
IMPORTANT: Do you want to fill out this interactive PDF form on your screen?
To do so, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) installed on your computer.- Save the PDF form on your computer.
- Go to where you saved the PDF form on your computer and open it using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Design guide for energy-efficient buildings – Energy optimization in an integrated design [PDF 2.13 MB - in French only]
- Integrated Design guide (produced by GRIDD-CERACQ)
- Université Laval’s sustainable development training centre [in French only]
Technical guidelines
- Radiant floors [PDF 28.2 Kb - in French only]
- Outdoor lighting [PDF 40.5 Kb - in French only]
- Nighttime setback [PDF 32 Kb - in French only]
- Centralizing controls [PDF 35.3 Kb - in French only]
- Occupancy sensors for hotel rooms [PDF 42.1 Kb - in French only]
- Useful energy [PDF 29 Kb - in French only]
- Off-peak electricity [PDF 175 Kb - in French only]
- Kitchen hoods [PDF 28.1 Kb - in French only]
- Installation of digital regulation systems [PDF 31.9 Kb - in French only]
- Regulation – SCRs, TRIACs and electronic thermostats [PDF 36.2 Kb - in French only]
- Regulation – CO2 sensors [PDF 41.8 Kb - in French only]
Documents and tools
- Participant’s Guide – Buildings Program – April 1, 2015 [PDF 907 Kb - in French only]
- SIMEB 3.1 [EXE 47.53 MB]
- Buildings Program application (PPB 1.0) [EXE 7.54 MB – in French only]
- Methodology guide and description of technical documents required (arena and curling) [PDF 118 Kb - in French only]
- Description of technical documents required [PDF 120 Kb - in French only]
- Confirmation of project completion and request for payment of financial assistance [PDF 520 Kb - in French only]
- Table of financial assistance (for information purposes only) [PDF 162 Kb - in French only]
Integrated Design option tools
- Information document – Integrated Design option [PDF 1.23 Kb - in French only]
- Integrated Design option form [PDF 528 Kb - in French only]
Other Useful Links for Integrated Design option tools
Documents and tools
- Participant’s Guide – Buildings Program – November 1, 2013 [PDF 1.15 MB - in French only]
- Newsletter – November 2013 [in French only]
- Participant’s Guide – Buildings Program – March 2014 [PDF 848 Kb - in French only]
- Newsletter – March 2014 [in French only]
- Participant’s Guide – Buildings Program – September 15, 2014 [PDF 720 Kb - in French only]
- Newsletter – September 2014 [in French only]
- SIMEB 3.1 [EXE 47.54 MB – in French only]
- Project evaluation form – FEP (version 2.0) [EXE 7.47 MB – in French only]
- Lighting software – PPE (version 1.0) [EXE 7.52 MB – in French only]
- Methodology guide and description of technical documents required (arena and curling) [PDF 266 Kb - in French only]
- Description of technical documents required ;[PDF 259 Kb - in French only]
- Table of financial assistance [PDF 1.06 MB – in French only]
- Confirmation of project completion and request for payment of financial assistance [PDF 520 Kb - in French only]
Documents and tools
- Addendum to Participant’s Guide – Commercial market - June 1, 2013[PDF 1.2 MB - in French only]
- Addendum to Participant’s Guide – Institutional market - June 1, 2013 [PDF 1 MB - in French only]
- Important notice: Before using this software, make sure your project was submitted before November 1, 2013. SIMEB 2.2 [EXE 44 MB - in French only]
- Project evaluation form – FEP (version 2.0) [EXE 7.47MB - in French only]
- Project evaluation form – FEP (version 1.0) – January 1, 2011 to May 31, 2013 [EXE 3.53MB - in French only]
- Financial assistance table, 2012 [PDF 578 Kb - in French only]
- Financial assistance table, 2013 [PDF 439 Kb - in French only]
- Financial assistance table, 2014-2015 [PDF 436 Kb - in French only]
- Confirmation of project completion and request for payment of financial assistance [PDF 246 Kb - in French only]
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