Programme écoÉNERGIE Rénovation – Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Canada - Commercial building owners and operators - Industrial facilities seeking energy efficiency improvements - Multi-unit residential building owners (in some cases) - Businesses must be actively operating and in good standing with tax authorities - Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to reducing energy consumption and GHG emissions ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Coverage: Up to 50% of eligible project costs - Nature: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not loan) - Matching Requirement: Applicant must fund minimum 50% of eligible project costs - Funding Cap: Varies by project scope and sector; typically $50,000–$250,000+ depending on program iteration - Disbursement: Funds released upon project completion and verification of eligible expenses - Leverage: Designed to make energy efficiency renovations financially accessible to mid-sized operations ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Building envelope improvements: Insulation, weather sealing, window/door replacement - HVAC system upgrades: High-efficiency heating, cooling, and ventilation installations - Lighting retrofits: LED conversion and smart lighting controls - Water heating systems: Transition to high-efficiency or renewable thermal systems - Renewable energy integration: Solar thermal systems, heat pumps, and related infrastructure - Energy management systems: Installation of monitoring and control technologies - Professional assessments: Energy audits and engineering certifications required for project planning - Labor and installation costs directly tied to eligible renovation work - Equipment purchases meeting Canadian efficiency standards ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Pre-approval required: Energy audit or efficiency assessment must be completed before project start - Eligible work only: All renovations must demonstrably reduce energy consumption by minimum threshold (typically 15–25%) - Canadian standards compliance: Equipment and installations must meet or exceed CSA/NRCan efficiency benchmarks - Timeline: Project must be completed within 12–