What are the different heating grants available in Quebec in 2022?

Did you know that Quebec offers home heating grants?

You can apply for various grants to offset the cost of replacing or retrofitting your outdated heating appliances to reduce your energy consumption and minimize your carbon footprint.

Although a grant sounds attractive, many people ask themselves the same questions:

• Am I eligible?
• Are the grants hard to get?
• Can I apply for more than one grant?

The team at Confort Expert knows all about the government grants related to heating available to Quebec homeowners to help them upgrade or install their heating systems. Here’s an overview of the main options available.

To quickly sift through the various grants, you must first determine your needs.

• Do you want to upgrade from oil heating to electric?

Refer to Section 1- Chauffez Vert

• Do you want to add or replace a central heat pump?

Even if your current furnace works, it could be VERY beneficial to take advantage of specific grants to replace it.

Refer to sections 1- Chauffez Vert (Hydro-Québec) and 2- Canada Greener Homes Grant

• Do you want a wall-mounted heat pump?

Refer to sections 1- Chauffez Vert (Hydro-Québec) and 2- Canada Greener Homes Grant

• Do you have a natural gas heating system?

Does your current natural gas heating system work? You may be able to apply for a generous grant when you purchase a dual-energy heating system, even if you keep your current system. Moreover, the offer increases if you upgrade your gas appliance.

Refer to section 3- Dual-energy electricity-natural gas grant

Chauffez Vert

The government created the Chauffez Vert for home and residential building owners in Quebec who want to replace their oil or propane heating system or water heater with an appliance powered by a renewable energy source such as electricity.

Conversion component

Depending on your situation, you could receive up to $1,275 toward a heating system and $250 toward a water heater through the Chauffez Vert program.

Heat pump component (Hydro-Québec)

Grant available for eligible high-efficiency heat pumps.

More information about Chauffez vert

Canada Greener Homes Grant

This federal grant encourages Canadians to make their homes more energy efficient. It provides the largest rebate on heat pumps (between $2,500 and $5,000) but also has the most stringent eligibility requirement. For example, you must get a blower door test through the Rénoclimat program.

On top of the discount, you can apply for INTEREST-FREE financing for up to 10 YEARS.

More information about Canada Greener Homes Grant

Dual-energy electricity-natural gas grant

Do you have a natural gas central heating system? Do you want to upgrade your old appliances or add a heat pump? The dual-energy electricity-natural gas grant may appeal to you.

The idea is to use electricity as your primary source of energy and natural gas as a backup when the temperature plummets.

On top of reducing your greenhouse gas emissions, this solution provides you with the energy you need at the lowest possible price, thanks to Rate DT from Hydro-Québec.

More information about Dual-energy grant

Rénoclimat

This program allows you to obtain a grant when purchasing an eligible heat pump. You can save up to $50 per thousand BTUs of heating at -8 C.

Please note: to be eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant, you must register for the Rénoclimat program.

More information about Rénoclimat

Finally, to qualify for one or more of the governments grants available in Quebec, the work must be completed by a fully licensed professional – like the team at Confort Expert. To find out more, contact us today.