Efficient Farming Products Program - Fan Component
Opt for high-efficiency fans and improve your farm’s productivity.
IMPORTANT!
The new OSE form—more dynamic and intuitive—was specifically designed to meet all your needs.
Consult the Participant’s Guide and the new OSE formNeed help or support?
Online assistance and comments are integrated into the OSE form.
You can also obtain support by contacting our customer and partner support services by telephone at 1 800 463‑9900 or by email at info.EEaffaires@hydroquebec.com.
Get a rebate on the purchase and installation of fans
Add some new high-efficiency fans to your equipment, or replace your current fans with high-efficiency models. Two types of fans are eligible for the rebate.
| Product | Rebate¹ |
|---|---|
| Cooling fan (tunnel or longitudinal ventilation) – 36 to 61 inches | $3/in. depending on the diameter |
| Fans used for exhaust or side air – 8 to 36 inches | $3/in. depending on the diameter |
¹ The rebate claim must total at least $100.
Eligible products
To find out which fans are eligible, visit the Bioenviromental and Structural Systems Laboratory (BESS Lab) list and the University of Illinois' Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering Web site
.
Fans used for recirculation are not eligible.
The fans must comply with the stipulated technical requirements with regard to the flow coefficient and the coefficient of performance indicated in the following columns:
- flow coefficient indicated in the Air Flow Ratio column: this minimum flow coefficient must be equal to or higher than 0.70;
- coefficient of performance indicated in the VER column (ventilation efficiency ratio) (cfm/W) 0.10" SP - tested at a static pressure of 0.10 inches of water. The result must be equal to or higher than the following formula:
0.3 ft3/min/W/in. x diameter in inches + 4 ft3/min/W.
Benefits
Quick and easy
- Quick and easy rebate on purchase and installation
- Shorter payback period for your investment
Energy savings of more than 20% over the life of the fan
- Better, more consistent mechanical performance
- Greater durability
- Optimal year-round comfort
To find out how you can improve the comfort and health of your animals all while saving energy, see the Farm building ventilation brochure [PDF 4 MB – in French only].
Take part in the program
The new OSE form—more dynamic and intuitive—was specifically designed to meet all your needs.
Refer to the Participant’s Guide (only in french) [PDF 170 KB] to find out how to implement your project. It includes the eligibility criteria and application procedure. You must comply with all applicable Québec laws and regulations.
Calculate the purchase rebate you could receive to carry out your projects.
The OSE tool gives you access to the measures under the Efficient Farming Products program, as well as over 200 measures for which the savings and rebates are calculated in advance.
The tool helps you:
- validate the eligibility of the measures you’ve selected
- assess the amount of financial assistance you may be entitled to receive
- submit your request for financial assistance
OSE tool 4.0
Version in effect since June 15, 2023, and updated on September 6, 2023*
Download the OSE tool [exe 13 MB – in French only]
*PLEASE NOTE: The update on September 6, 2023, corrects the temperature that must be used to determine the heating capacity of certain heat pump models.
Watch this short video to learn how to use the OSE tool. [in French only]
video transcription OSE tool
Please note that the minimum purchase rebate threshold for measures under the Efficient Farming Products program is $100.
Eligibility
In order to receive a rebate under the Fan Component of the Efficient Farming Products Program, you must submit your claim and include proofs of purchase and installation once the products have been installed. The rebate claim must total at least $100, and the total acquisition cost (before-tax purchase and installation cost) of the efficient product(s) covered by this component must be greater than the total amount of the rebate.
Refer to the Participant’s Guide (only in french) [PDF 170 KB] to find out how to claim your rebate.
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