Gestion stratégique de l’énergie pour l’industrie (SEMI)

📋 Eligible Entities - Manufacturing facilities and industrial operations - Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the industrial sector - Large industrial facilities seeking energy optimization - Facilities with demonstrated energy consumption and cost reduction potential - Organizations committed to implementing energy management systems - Businesses operating in Canada with established facilities ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant structure: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not loan) - Funding covers: Portion of capital retrofit costs - Cost-sharing: Likely requires matching contribution from applicant (specific ratio to be confirmed with program administrator) - Maximum award: To be determined based on project scope and facility size - Disbursement: Typically paid upon project completion and verification of expenses ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Capital retrofits including: - HVAC system upgrades and optimization - Lighting system replacements (LED conversions) - Insulation improvements - Equipment upgrades for energy efficiency - Building automation and controls installation - Energy management system implementation - Capacity building and training for staff on energy management practices - Professional assessments and energy audits - Installation and commissioning of retrofitted equipment ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility verification: Facility energy consumption baseline must be established - Project plan requirement: Detailed retrofit proposal with expected energy savings projections - Matching funds: Applicant must contribute percentage of project costs - Energy savings targets: Projects must demonstrate quantifiable reduction in energy costs - Reporting obligations: Progress reporting and post-completion energy performance verification - Timeline compliance: Projects must be completed within agreed deadlines - Documentation: Maintain records of all expenses and energy consumption data - Audit rights: Grant administrator may conduct site inspections and financial audits