Écoperformance — Implantation de grands projets industriels ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Large industrial corporations with established operations or significant expansion plans in Quebec - Manufacturing and processing facilities operating in energy-intensive sectors - Joint ventures between eligible industrial entities - Enterprises demonstrating capacity to implement major capital projects - Organizations with operational facilities or committed sites in Quebec - Both private sector operators and industrial consortiums ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $40 million CAD per project - Funding Structure: Non-repayable financial assistance (grant-based) - Matching Requirements: Typically requires significant co-investment from applicant; exact matching ratio determined on case-by-case basis - Award Basis: Project-based allocation; funding scaled to project scope and GHG reduction impact - Payment Terms: Disbursement linked to project milestones and verified completion stages ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Capital Equipment Installation: Industrial machinery and systems for emissions reduction - Infrastructure Development: Construction and setup of emissions-reducing facilities - Technology Adoption: Installation of cleaner production technologies - Process Modification: Equipment retrofitting for GHG reduction - Energy Efficiency Systems: HVAC, insulation, renewable energy infrastructure - Environmental Control Systems: Capture, treatment, and waste management technologies - Engineering & Design Costs: Professional fees directly tied to project implementation - Project Management: Direct costs for executing approved industrial projects ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Primary Objective: Projects must demonstrably reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at industrial sites - Project Scale: Limited to large-scale industrial implementation projects (not pilot or experimental phases) - Verification Requirements: Quantified GHG reduction targets and baseline measurements required - Compliance: Adherence to Quebec environmental regulations and federal emissions standards - Reporting Obligations: Regular progress reports and emissions impact documentation - Milestone-Based Disbursement: Funding released upon achievement of defined project phases - Eligibility Confirmation: Pre-approval assessment of project technical and financial viability required