Energir

What Energir does

Énergir is the principal regulated natural gas distribution utility in Quebec, Canada, headquartered in Montreal and operating since the 1950s. The company distributes natural gas — and increasingly renewable natural gas (RNG) — across an owned 11,000 km pipeline network serving 205,000+ residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, and transport customers in every Quebec region. Énergir also offers compressed (CNG) and liquefied (LNG) natural gas for transport, dual-energy (biénergie) heating systems that pair gas with Hydro-Québec electricity, and a suite of energy efficiency and decarbonization grants co-funded with Hydro-Québec and the Quebec government. Pricing is regulated by the Régie de l'énergie, and customers typically sign 5-year supply contracts under usage-based per-GJ pricing (~$4.00-$4.12/GJ) plus a SPEDE carbon charge.

The business model centers on regulated distribution revenue from the gas commodity, supplemented by one-time connection fees ($300 base), voluntary RNG premiums, transport fuel sales, and grant-funded efficiency programs that drive downstream appliance and equipment sales through a 214+ certified partner installer network. The company runs an in-house training academy (École de technologie gazière / ÉTG), operates a 24/7/365 centralized network control center monitoring 126+ pressure points, and has a digital self-serve customer portal (Espace client). In 2024 Énergir raised C$150M in a private placement and secured a USD $425M decarbonization investment; in 2026 it took a minority stake in vadiMAP to launch a building-decarbonization planning platform and partnered with Waga Energy on RNG production. The company is structured as a Quebec limited partnership (Énergir, s.e.c.) with Énergir inc. as general partner, governed by a Board chaired by Mary-Ann Bell since February 2026.

The technology stack combines physical gas-distribution infrastructure with enterprise IT (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft, Genesys) and a customer-facing portal. Newer technology and product vectors include RNG distribution through the existing network, a green hydrogen injection pilot, dual-energy biénergie systems, a digital decarbonization planning platform (vadiMAP), a 30,000+ building annual energy-assessment goal by 2030, and a Google Cloud partnership for AI and digital transformation. Strategic direction is shaped by Quebec's 10% RNG-in-network mandate by 2030 and by growing regulatory and political pressure over the socialized cost of renewable gas quotas (approaching C$1B over four years).

Name

Energir

Legal name

Énergir, s.e.c.

Website

https://energir.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Énergir is Quebec's principal regulated natural gas distribution utility, operating an 11,000 km network serving 205,000+ residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers, with growing emphasis on renewable natural gas and dual-energy decarbonization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Gas Distribution

NAICS

Natural Gas Distribution (221210), Natural Gas Distribution (2212), Natural Gas Distribution (22121)

SIC

Natural Gas Distribution (4924), Natural Gas Transmission (4922)

akta.pro primary industry

Aggregator/Brokered Natural Gas Sales (Brokers, Marketers, Aggregators) (EUAAADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulated Natural Gas Utility (LDC) Customer Acquisition & Switching (EUAAADAA), Commissioning, Testing & Energization Services (Pre-Commissioning, Grid Code Compliance) (EUAMAFAK)

Keywords

• Natural gas distribution
• Energy utility services
• Renewable natural gas
• Gas distribution network
• Energy efficiency programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Natural Gas Distribution (Regulated Sales): Core utility revenue from distribution of natural gas to residential, multi-residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, and major industries customers. Pricing regulated by the Régie de l'énergie; current published supply price: $4.12/GJ or 15.611 ¢/m³ effective May 1, 2026, and $4.00/GJ or 15.156 ¢/m³ effective June 1, 2026, plus SPEDE carbon charge of 8.825 ¢/m³. Customers typically sign a 5-year supply contract.
2. Connection and Raccordement Fees: Base connection fee of $300 charged when a customer is connected to the gas network, with possible additional charges if a network extension is required or for additional contributions based on expected gas consumption.
3. Renewable Natural Gas (RNG/GNR) Voluntary Sales: Voluntary purchase of RNG by residential and business customers at a premium over conventional natural gas to reduce fossil GHG emissions. Customers can customize the percentage of RNG in their purchase profile. RNG distribution integrated into the existing gas network infrastructure.
4. Natural Gas for Vehicles (CNG/LNG) and Transport Fuel: Compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplied for transport customers, including public refueling stations and private fleet fueling (e.g., buses, trucks), reducing consumption costs and pollutant emissions vs. diesel.
5. Energy Efficiency and Grants Programs (Indirect): Energy efficiency grants and subsidies (Thermostat intelligent up to $100; up to $220 supplement for low-income households; subsidies for dual-energy, appliances, building retrofits) function as incentives that drive gas consumption and appliance sales; effectively a rebate program to stimulate usage rather than a direct revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Énergir is the principal natural gas distribution utility in Quebec, Canada, operating an 11,000 km monitored gas distribution network serving 205,000+ residential, multi-residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and municipal customers. The company delivers conventional natural gas, renewable natural gas (RNG), compressed and liquefied natural gas (CNG/LNG) for transport, and dual-energy (Biénergie) heating solutions. It also runs energy efficiency grant and subsidy programs, a certified partner installer network of 214+ contractors, and an in-house gas-industry training academy (ÉTG).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• École de technologie gazière (ÉTG): Gas-industry professional training school operated by Énergir, offering a full range of training services to sector professionals.
• Gaz Métro GNL
• Biénergie (Dual-energy)

Products and services

• Natural gas distribution Core distribution of natural gas across Quebec to residential, multi-residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and municipal customers via an 11,000 km monitored network (one of the most modern in North America); pricing regulated by the Régie de l'énergie, customers typically on 5-year supply contracts.
• Renewable Natural Gas (GNR / RNG) Renewable gas produced from organic-matter decomposition (e.g., biogas); customers can voluntarily opt in (residential and business) and customize their RNG purchase percentage without changing appliances, contributing to fossil-GHG reductions and supporting Quebec's 10% RNG-in-network target by 2030.
• Dual-energy (Biénergie) Hybrid electricity-natural gas heating solution that uses the right energy at the right time, complemented by joint grants with Hydro-Québec and the Quebec government, targeting decarbonization of building heating for residential, multi-residential, commercial, institutional, and new construction customers.
• Compressed Natural Gas (GNC / CNG) Compressed natural gas offered for transport applications (vehicles, fleets, refuse trucks) and refueling infrastructure.
• Liquefied Natural Gas (GNL / LNG) Liquefied natural gas for transport and heavy-duty mobility; offered by Énergir through Gaz Métro GNL.
• Natural Gas for Vehicles (Transport) Transport segment offering including public refueling stations (Blue Road), private fleet fueling, and engine/vehicle solutions, marketed on cost reduction, lower pollutant emissions, and safety.
• Customer Space (Espace client) Self-serve online portal where residential and business customers manage billing, view consumption history, change address, sign up for RNG, group accounts, subscribe to electronic billing, manage payment options, and synchronize with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
• Energy Efficiency Grants & Programs Grant and rebate programs for businesses (e.g., "Implantation de mesures efficaces", "Nouvelle construction efficace", Innovation program) and residential customers (e.g., smart-thermostat grant) to encourage high-efficiency equipment and reduce GHG emissions.
• vadiMAP Building Decarbonization Platform (partner-integrated offering) Digital decarbonization planning platform offered to Énergir customers for small- and mid-sized commercial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings, comparing energy scenarios including energy efficiency, dual-energy, and renewable natural gas.
• Smart Thermostat Program Residential rebate program offering up to $100 toward purchase of an eligible smart thermostat, with a Low-Income Supplement of +$220 for qualifying low-income households.
• Info-Excavation referral service Customer-facing referral service providing free underground-infrastructure locate requests and emergency response (Montreal 514 286-9228; Quebec 1 800 663-9228) before any digging.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95.1% customer satisfaction rate
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship strategic partnership, core strategic partner for rng production, project-level partner for rng production, community/csr partnership, major technology partner for ai and digital transformation, core government/utility partner for dual-energy programs, core it infrastructure partner, specialized hr/recruitment technology partner, customer service technology partner and specialized analytics partner.

• vadiMAPflagship strategic partnershipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Strategic partnership announced January 2026 between Énergir and vadiMAP to offer Énergir customers a digital platform supporting building decarbonization planning. The platform allows property owners to evaluate energy use and decarbonization options across energy efficiency measures, dual-energy systems, and renewable natural gas. Free for customers starting in 2027 with a pilot in December 2026. Énergir has taken a minority ownership stake in vadiMAP as part of the collaboration. The partnership aims to support energy assessments for over 30,000 commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings annually worldwide by 2030.
• Waga Energycore strategic partner for rng productionStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026France-based Waga Energy is partnering with the Régie des Matières Résiduelles du Lac-Saint-Jean on a renewable natural gas (RNG) project at the Hébertville-Station landfill in Quebec, financed in part by C$15 million from Québec's Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy. Waga's patented Wagabox technology converts landfill biogas into RNG producing up to 188,000 MMBtu (160 GWh) per year—enough for ~2,900 households and avoiding ~9,400 metric tons CO2e annually. The RNG is injected into Énergir's distribution network, supporting Quebec's 10% RNG target by 2030.
• Régie des Matières Résiduelles du Lac-Saint-Jeanproject-level partner for rng productionImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2026Quebec regional residual materials authority partnering with Waga Energy on the Hébertville-Station landfill RNG project. The RNG produced from landfill gas will be injected into Énergir's gas distribution network, supporting Quebec's 10% RNG target by 2030 under the Green Economy Plan.
• Centraide of Greater Montrealcommunity/csr partnershipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Centraide of Greater Montreal launched its 2026 fundraising campaign co-chaired by Deborah K. Orida (PSP Investments) and Éric Lachance (Énergir). The campaign supports 375 community agencies in Montréal, Laval, and the South Shore addressing food insecurity, housing, and homelessness; workplaces contribute nearly 75% of the funds.
• Google Cloudmajor technology partner for ai and digital transformationTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2025Google Cloud announced increased investments and collaborations in Québec, naming Énergir among partners (alongside Alloprof, iA Private Wealth, Plus Company, and RONA). Collaboration involves AI research, digital transformation, in-store technology upgrades, and workforce skill-building programs in Quebec.
• Hydro-Québeccore government/utility partner for dual-energy programsStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint funding partner with the Quebec government and Énergir for biénergie (dual-energy) subsidies enabling residential, multi-residential, commercial, institutional, and municipal customers to shift majority of heating from natural gas to hydroelectricity. Several Énergir case studies (Société immobilière Duguay, Espace Montmorency, Ville de Québec) explicitly reference the joint Quebec government / Hydro-Québec / Énergir subsidy framework.
• SAPcore it infrastructure partnerTechnology or IntegrationTechnology infrastructure provider (enterprise application software) processing personal information on behalf of Énergir as a service provider under Quebec privacy law.
• Oraclecore it infrastructure partnerTechnology or IntegrationTechnology infrastructure provider (database and enterprise software) processing personal information on behalf of Énergir as a service provider under Quebec privacy law.
• Salesforcecore it infrastructure partnerTechnology or IntegrationCustomer relationship management (CRM) platform processing personal information on behalf of Énergir as a service provider under Quebec privacy law.
• Microsoftcore it infrastructure partnerTechnology or IntegrationTechnology and consulting partner; named as a consultant and infrastructure provider processing personal information on behalf of Énergir under Quebec privacy law.
• SuccessFinderspecialized hr/recruitment technology partnerTechnology or IntegrationTalent assessment and recruitment analytics provider processing personal information (e.g., employee predictions, candidate evaluations) on behalf of Énergir under Quebec privacy law.
• Genesyscustomer service technology partnerTechnology or IntegrationContact center / customer experience platform supporting Énergir's customer service and recorded call quality monitoring operations.
• SurveyMonkeyspecialized analytics partnerTechnology or IntegrationSurvey and analytics provider used to gather customer and market insights for Énergir.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Enbridge Gas: Enbridge Gas Distribution / Enbridge Gas is the largest natural gas distribution utility in Canada (Ontario and other provinces), with a comparable regulated utility model, dual-fuel and energy efficiency programs, and large customer base — the closest direct peer to Énergir's franchise utility business model.
• FortisBC Energy: FortisBC Energy is British Columbia's primary natural gas distributor and also operates one of Canada's leading renewable natural gas programs; a direct peer given its regulated gas distribution model, RNG/RNG supply, dual-energy (renewable gas) offerings, and energy efficiency incentives.
• Gazifère: Gazifère is the smaller natural gas distributor serving the Outaouais region in Quebec; the most direct geographic peer operating under the same Quebec regulator (Régie de l'énergie) with an overlapping product set.

Regional players

• ATCO Gas: ATCO Gas is Alberta's principal natural gas distributor, with comparable regulated gas distribution operations, customer programs, and energy efficiency offerings; a regional peer serving a different Canadian province.
• Pacific Northern Gas: Pacific Northern Gas is a small regulated natural gas utility serving northern British Columbia and the Yukon; comparable utility business model but in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Hydro-Québec: Hydro-Québec is Quebec's provincially-owned electric utility and Énergir's co-funding partner for the Biénergie dual-energy program; a broad incumbent peer in Quebec's energy ecosystem whose electrification push directly affects Énergir's gas volumes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Energir_

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments1 record

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