Programme des énergies renouvelables intelligentes et de trajectoires d'électrification ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Private businesses and corporations (for-profit enterprises) - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Large enterprises - Partnerships and joint ventures - Cooperatives - Municipal and public utilities - Indigenous communities and organizations - Non-profit organizations engaged in energy projects Key Requirement: Must be registered and operating in Canada with a valid business number. --- ### 💰 Funding Details Grant Type: Repayable contribution (forgivable loan/grant hybrid structure) Funding Coverage by Project Stream: - Stream 1 (Renewable Energy): Up to 10% of eligible project costs - Stream 2 (Emerging Technology): Up to 30% of eligible project costs - Stream 3 (Grid Modernization): Up to 50% of eligible project costs Repayment Terms: - Funds are structured as repayable contributions - Repayment obligation applies based on project performance and success milestones - Interest rates and repayment schedules vary by stream and project viability Total Funding Available: Subject to annual program allocation and budget availability --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses Eligible for All Streams: - Capital equipment and infrastructure costs - Technology acquisition and installation - Engineering and design services - Professional consulting fees (technical and feasibility studies) - Project management and administration costs - Training and workforce development related to project implementation - Environmental assessments and permitting Stream 1 Specific (Renewable Energy Projects): - Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass installation - Battery storage systems - Grid connection infrastructure Stream 2 Specific (Emerging Technology): - R&D and prototype development - Testing and validation of innovative energy technologies - Intellectual property development - Pilot project deployment Stream 3 Specific (Grid Modernization): - Smart grid technology and digital infrastructure - Network upgrades and modernization - Advanced metering systems - Grid resilience and stability improvements ---