ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of Building Mechanical Systems (RCx) ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Large corporations - Non-profit organizations - Institutional facilities (schools, hospitals, municipal buildings) - Property owners and facility managers - Building operators across all sectors Note: Eligibility may vary by province. Verify with your provincial environment or energy ministry. ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Coverage: 75% of eligible costs - Maximum Grant Amount: $100,000 per project - Minimum Project Cost (implied): ~$1,333 (to receive minimum funding) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (funding does not require repayment) - Matching Requirement: 25% cost-share from applicant (can be in-kind or cash) - Currency: Canadian dollars ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Commissioning Analyses: Building energy audits and baseline assessments - HVAC System Audits: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning evaluations - Recommissioning Procedures: Documentation, testing, balancing, and optimization of mechanical systems - Professional Services: Engineering reports, consultant fees for system assessment - System Diagnostics: Tools and testing for performance evaluation - Energy Source Agnostic: Eligible regardless of fuel type (natural gas, electric, renewable, hybrid systems) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Scope: Work must focus exclusively on recommissioning (RCx) of building mechanical systems - Documentation: Complete energy audit and recommissioning analysis required before funding release - Timeline: Specific project completion deadlines established at point of approval (typically 12–24 months) - Cost Verification: All invoices and receipts must be submitted for audit and reimbursement - Eligible Contractor: Work should be performed by qualified HVAC professionals or engineers - Compliance: Project must demonstrate measurable energy performance improvements post-recommissioning - Reporting: Applicants must report