Energir
Énergir is Quebec's principal regulated natural gas distributor, serving over 205,000 residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across the province through a modern pipeline network, with expanding offerings in renewable natural gas, dual-energy, CNG/LNG, and energy efficiency programs.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersMontréal, Canada
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Energir does
Énergir is the principal natural gas distributor in Quebec, Canada, operating as a private regulated utility (Société en commandite) headquartered in Montréal. The company serves over 205,000 customers across the province, including residential, multi-residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and municipal segments. Its core offering is regulated natural gas distribution through one of the most modern pipeline networks in North America, monitored 365 days per year, with tariffs approved by the Régie de l'énergie.
The company's product portfolio has evolved beyond conventional natural gas distribution to include renewable natural gas (GNR/RNG) sourced from organic matter decomposition, dual-energy (Biénergie) systems that combine natural gas with hydroelectricity, compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicle fleets via the Blue Road public refueling network, liquefied natural gas (LNG) through subsidiary Gaz Métro GNL for off-pipe customers, and a pilot project for green hydrogen injection. Énergir operates an extensive energy efficiency grant program subsidized through regulatory mechanisms, and runs the École de Technologie Gazière (ÉTG) as a wholly-owned subsidiary providing professional gas technology training.
Énergir's business model is anchored in usage-based metered consumption pricing (currently $4.12/GJ or 15.156¢/m³ plus cap-and-trade charges), generating revenue from a diversified customer base. The company distributes through direct utility infrastructure supplemented by a certified partner network (Partenaires Énergir) of plumbing and HVAC contractors, online customer portals (Espace client/Espace partenaires), dedicated large enterprise account management, and 13 regional offices across Quebec. Joint programs with the Government of Quebec and Hydro-Québec for Biénergie deployment provide co-funding that supports customer acquisition and decarbonization initiatives. Customer satisfaction stands at 95.1%, reflecting strong operational performance in a stable regulated framework.
Energir firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Energir
- Legal name
- Énergir, s.e.c.
- Website
- https://energir.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Énergir is Quebec's principal regulated natural gas distributor, serving over 205,000 residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across the province through a modern pipeline network, with expanding offerings in renewable natural gas, dual-energy, CNG/LNG, and energy efficiency programs.
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- akta.pro rank
Energir industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Natural Gas Distribution / Regulated Energy Utility
- NAICS
- Natural Gas Distribution (22121), Natural Gas Distribution (2212)
- SIC
- Natural Gas Distribution (4924), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Regulated Natural Gas Utility (LDC) Customer Acquisition & Switching (EUAAADAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Green Gas / RNG Retail Programs & Claims Marketing (EUAAADAG), Industrial CNG/LNG Supply & Distribution (Virtual Pipelines, Trucking, Satellite Storage) (EUALALAA)
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Where Energir is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Montréal
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices14 records
Markets served
Energir business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Natural Gas Distribution and Supply: Énergir distributes natural gas to over 205,000 customers across Quebec, generating revenue through natural gas supply fees based on consumption (measured in GJ or cubic meters). The company operates as the main natural gas distributor in Quebec.
- Natural Gas Supply Pricing: Revenue from natural gas supply at market-based rates. Current pricing (June 2026): $4.12/GJ or 15.156¢/m³ for natural gas supply, plus 8.825¢/m³ for the cap-and-trade system (SPEDE).
- Energy Efficiency Programs and Grants: Énergir offers various energy efficiency programs and grants to customers, partially funded through regulatory mechanisms approved by the Régie de l'énergie (energy regulator).
- Renewable Natural Gas (GNR/RNG): Sale of renewable natural gas to customers who wish to reduce their fossil GHG emissions without changing equipment. Customers can customize their RNG purchase percentage.
- École de Technologie Gazière (Gas Technology School): Subsidiary offering comprehensive training services to sector professionals, including natural gas and geothermal training programs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Monthly | Natural gas supply pricing for business customers |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Smart thermostat grants for residential customers |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Smart thermostat grants for business customers |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Business energy efficiency grants - Robert Paquette Autobus case study |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Business grants - Miel Labonté case study |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels6 records
Energir product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Énergir distributes natural gas to over 205,000 residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across Quebec via one of the most modern distribution networks in North America, monitored 365 days per year. Beyond conventional natural gas, the company offers renewable natural gas (GNR/RNG), dual-energy (biénergie) hybrid systems combining natural gas with hydroelectricity, compressed and liquefied natural gas (CNG/LNG) for transportation and off-pipeline customers, and a portfolio of regulated energy efficiency grant programs.
Product overview
Énergir is a diversified energy company and the principal distributor of natural gas in Québec. Its product portfolio is organized as a platform of energy solutions built around four core offerings: (1) Natural Gas Distribution (including compressed and liquefied forms), (2) Renewable Natural Gas (GNR) — a recognized renewable energy purchased without appliance changes, (3) Dual-Energy (Biénergie) — a hybrid electricity-natural gas heating solution subsidized through government programs, and (4) Energy Efficiency Programs providing grants for high-efficiency appliances, smart thermostats, and building retrofits. Supporting these core products are: an online customer portal (Espace client) and partner portal (Espace partenaires); a damage-prevention service (Info-Excavation); a gas technology training school (École de Technologie Gazière); and specialized subsidiaries such as Gaz Métro GNL for liquefied natural gas. Énergir also serves the transportation sector through compressed natural gas refueling infrastructure and a public refueling network (Blue Road), and provides an ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager integration and an online conversion factors tool for industrial customers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- École de Technologie Gazière (ÉTG): Professional gas technology training school offering comprehensive training services for industry professionals
- Gaz Métro GNL
Products and services
- Natural Gas Distribution Énergir's core regulated service distributing natural gas through Quebec's pipeline network to over 205,000 customers, with usage-based pricing per GJ or cubic meter plus a cap-and-trade (SPEDE) surcharge, monitored 365 days per year.
- Renewable Natural Gas (GNR) Renewable natural gas (GNR) produced from methane captured through decomposition of organic matter, offered to customers as a recognized renewable energy they can purchase at a customizable percentage of their consumption to reduce fossil-based GHG emissions without equipment changes.
- Dual-Energy (Biénergie) Dual-energy (biénergie) hybrid solution combining natural gas with hydroelectricity from Hydro-Québec, shifting the majority of space heating to electricity to reduce carbon footprint and heating costs for residential, multi-residential, and business customers, with grant support.
- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Blue Road Refueling Network Compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel for vehicle transportation fleets, including a public CNG refueling network called Blue Road that enables fleet operators, municipalities, and logistics companies to fuel natural gas vehicles (NGV) across Quebec.
- Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Liquefied natural gas (LNG) provided through the Gaz Métro GNL subsidiary as an alternative energy solution for customers and sites not connected to the piped distribution network, enabling broader access to natural gas services.
- Énergir Energy Efficiency Programs and Grants Suite of regulated energy efficiency programs offering grants and subsidies for the acquisition of high-efficiency natural gas appliances, smart thermostats, building retrofits, and process optimization measures for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial customers across Quebec.
- École de Technologie Gazière (ÉTG) Training Services Gas technology school offering comprehensive natural gas and geothermal training programs to plumbing, HVAC, and engineering professionals across Quebec, operated as a wholly owned subsidiary.
- Info-Excavation Underground Locating Service Free underground infrastructure locating service for damage prevention, helping contractors, municipalities, and homeowners identify buried utility lines before excavation work across Quebec to prevent damage and accidents.
Quantifiable outcome
- 95.1% customer satisfaction rate
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Energir
Customer profileNamed customers28 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles7 records
Energir technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Energir partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- Partenaires Énergir (Certified Partners)coreÉnergir partners with certified plumbing, heating, ventilation, and HVAC contractors recognized for their competence in natural gas-related work. Partners receive resources, offers, and support that contribute to business growth. They perform equipment installations and provide maintenance services to Énergir customers.
- Consulting Engineers (Ingénieurs-conseils)coreÉnergir collaborates closely with numerous consulting engineers on natural gas projects and other energy solutions, providing technical information and support to help them optimize services and identify the best solutions for their clients.
- École de Technologie Gazière (ÉTG)coreThe Gas Technology School (École de technologie gazière) offers comprehensive training services to sector professionals, including natural gas and geothermal training. It is a subsidiary of Énergir providing professional development for the energy sector.
- Constructors and BuilderssupportingGeneral contractors and builders work with Énergir on construction projects requiring natural gas connections and energy-efficient building design.
- Gaz Métro GNLsupportingSubsidiary focused on liquefied natural gas (LNG) solutions, complementing Énergir's natural gas distribution and providing mobile energy solutions.
- Government of QuebeccoreJoint grant programs with the Government of Quebec for dual-energy (biénergie) and energy efficiency initiatives, combining government, Hydro-Québec, and Énergir funding to support decarbonation.
- Hydro-QuébeccoreJoint dual-energy (biénergie) programs combining Énergir's natural gas with Hydro-Québec's hydroelectricity for optimal energy efficiency and reduced emissions.
- WM (Waste Management)supportingConnection of WM's RNG production complex in Sainte-Sophie to Énergir's existing gas network, supporting renewable natural gas production and distribution.
- Info-ExcavationsupportingCollaboration with Info-Excavation for underground infrastructure locating services, preventing damage to gas lines during excavation work across Quebec.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Energir competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Northwest Natural Gas Company: Pacific Northwest regulated gas LDC with active renewable natural gas program. Similar mid-size, single-region utility profile with comparable decarbonization strategy.
- Vermont Gas Systems: Small regulated natural gas utility serving Vermont with a similar "statewide LDC + efficiency programs + RNG interest" profile. Closest US analog in scale, geography, and decarbonization pressure.
- Spire Inc. US natural gas distribution utility (Missouri, Alabama, Mississippi) with regulated LDC operations and renewable gas initiatives. Comparable scope, customer mix, and energy-transition positioning.
- Southwest Gas Holdings: Natural gas distribution utility serving Arizona, Nevada, and California. Comparable regulated LDC model with efficiency and RNG programs, though operating in warmer, lower-density service territories.
Broad incumbents
- National Grid: Large UK/US gas and electric utility with regulated gas distribution in the US Northeast. Comparable on regulated gas LDC economics, dual-fuel decarbonization strategy, and RNG/hydrogen pilots, but operates at much larger scale and across multiple jurisdictions.
Others
- Hydro-Québec: Quebec's regulated electricity monopoly and Énergir's explicit partner in dual-energy programs. While it competes on the demand side (electrification), it is also a co-funder of bi-énergie retrofits, making it both an adjacent incumbent and a strategic ally.
Direct peers
- Enbridge Gas Distribution: Enbridge's Ontario/Quebec gas distribution unit is the closest Canadian peer: a regulated natural gas LDC operating under a provincial energy regulator with similar customer acquisition, dual-energy, and RNG programs. Enbridge is also Énergir's likely structural touchpoint through the Quebec/Ontario gas corridor.
- ATCO Gas: Alberta's largest natural gas distribution utility, also part of the ATCO group. Comparable regulated gas LDC serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across a defined Canadian province with energy efficiency programs.
- FortisBC Energy: British Columbia's regulated natural gas utility, owned by Fortis Inc. Same regulated LDC model, same RNG/renewable gas program structure, same British Columbia Utilities Commission rate-setting framework — a near-direct parallel to Énergir's Quebec franchise.
Emerging players
- New Jersey Resources: Mid-Atlantic gas utility with a strong clean energy ventures arm that invests in RNG and solar. Comparable in regulated gas distribution plus active participation in renewable gas markets, an adjacency relevant to Énergir's RNG and hydrogen pilots.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Energir subsidiaries and ownership
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Frequently asked questions about Energir
What does Energir do?
Énergir distributes natural gas to over 205,000 residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across Quebec via one of the most modern distribution networks in North America, monitored 365 days per year. Beyond conventional natural gas, the company offers renewable natural gas (GNR/RNG), dual-energy (biénergie) hybrid systems combining natural gas with hydroelectricity, compressed and liquefied natural gas (CNG/LNG) for transportation and off-pipeline customers, and a portfolio of regulated energy efficiency grant programs.
Is Energir a public or private company?
Energir is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Energir founded?
Energir was founded in -1.
Where is Energir based?
Energir is headquartered in Montréal, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Energir make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Natural Gas Distribution and Supply is the primary driver. The others are natural Gas Supply Pricing, energy Efficiency Programs and Grants, renewable Natural Gas (GNR/RNG) and École de Technologie Gazière (Gas Technology School).
Who are Energir's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Northwest Natural Gas Company, Vermont Gas Systems, Spire Inc. and Southwest Gas Holdings. National Grid is listed as a broad incumbent. Hydro-Québec is listed as an others. Direct peers are Enbridge Gas Distribution, ATCO Gas and FortisBC Energy. New Jersey Resources is listed as an emerging player.
Does Energir have an API?
No public API is recorded for Energir.
What industry is Energir in?
Energir's product category is Natural Gas Distribution / Regulated Energy Utility. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAAADAA, Regulated Natural Gas Utility (LDC) Customer Acquisition & Switching, with a secondary code of EUAAADAG, Green Gas / RNG Retail Programs & Claims Marketing. Its NAICS code is 22121 and its SIC code is 4924.