ÉcoPerformance — Energy management stream

Rising energy costs and pressure to cut greenhouse gas emissions are pushing many Québec organizations to take a more structured approach to how energy is managed across their operations. The ÉcoPerformance — Energy management stream is designed for organizations that want to move beyond one-off efficiency upgrades and implement a formal, site-wide energy management system that delivers lasting performance improvements. Offered by the Gouvernement du Québec through the Ministère de l’Environnement, this initiative supports projects that embed energy planning, monitoring, and continuous improvement into day-to-day operations.

This funding stream is particularly relevant for businesses and organizations in manufacturing, agriculture, agri-food, and other energy-intensive sectors with facilities located in Québec. Financial support can cover a significant portion of costs related to building internal capacity, such as hiring or training an energy manager, as well as working with external specialists to design and implement an energy management system aligned with recognized standards like ISO 50001. Funding can also help offset investments in measurement equipment, performance tracking tools, and certification-related activities, with total support reaching into the hundreds of thousands of dollars for comprehensive projects.

By reducing upfront costs, ÉcoPerformance makes it more feasible to adopt a structured energy management approach that can lower operating expenses and emissions over the long term. For organizations considering this path, a closer look at program details can help clarify whether this opportunity fits their operational and sustainability goals.