Écoperformance — Biénergie commercial — Institutionnal ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Commercial sector businesses (retail, offices, hospitality, food services) - Institutional organizations (schools, hospitals, government facilities, universities) - Building owners or operators with facilities currently using natural gas for space heating - Quebec-based organizations (program appears to be Quebec-specific) - Entities with existing natural gas heating infrastructure eligible for conversion ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Partial funding for conversion projects (not full reimbursement) - Funding Type: Non-repayable grant - Matching Requirements: Applicant contribution required (exact ratio not specified in description; check program guidelines) - Grant Size: To be confirmed with program administrator (varies by project scope and building size) - Payment Method: Likely reimbursement-based upon project completion and invoice submission ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Conversion of natural gas heating systems to hybrid electricity/gas systems - Installation of complementary electricity and natural gas network infrastructure - HVAC system upgrades and modifications - Equipment procurement for dual-energy heating systems - Professional installation and integration services - Engineering assessments and system design related to conversion - Control systems and optimization technology for energy management ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Buildings must currently use natural gas for space heating as baseline requirement - Project must demonstrate "optimal complementarity" between electricity and gas networks - Conversion work must comply with Quebec building codes and electrical standards - Applicant must obtain required permits before work commences - Project completion timeline must be met (specific deadline to be confirmed with program) - Invoices and proof of expenses required for reimbursement processing - Independent inspection/verification of completed conversion may be required - Funds must be used exclusively for approved conversion activities - Applicant responsible for any costs exceeding grant amount