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Subsidies to Reduce your Greenhouse Gases

Subsidies to Reduce your Greenhouse Gases

January 19, 2021

REDUCING GREENHOUSE GASES IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions pose an enormous challenge to the entire planet. QMSP turned our concern for the issue into action as early as 2016. Following the leadership of the Québec government, we undertook a study into our own industry’s emissions. That led to GHG reduction targets of 15% by 2023 and 29% by 2030.

Achievement of these objectives will take commitment from all Québec maple producers. Only through collective effort will we be able to help preserve the environment for future generations.

 

GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES ARE AVAILABLE

The Québec government is aware that the adoption of environmentally responsible practices can produce unforeseen expenses for businesses. It has therefore established support programs through various platforms, including Transition Énergétique Québec and Fonds Écoleader.

Maple enterprises should particularly be aware of ÉcoPerfomance/Biomasse résiduelle forestière and Fonds Écoleader. These two programs offer reimbursement of certain expenses. You are advised to consult their respective websites for eligibility conditions and application deadlines.

 

ÉcoPerformance

Deadline: March 31, 2021

This program will be of interest to producers who would consider changing their evaporators from fossil-fuel power to clean energy.

 

Fonds ÉcoLeader

Deadline: September 30, 2022

This program encourages enterprises to adopt eco-friendly practices with funding for expert advice and putting it into action.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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