Home energy upgrades
Every upgrade, explained — and who installs it
Whether you're switching from a gas furnace to a heat pump, adding solar panels, or improving insulation, this guide covers the key home-energy works available to Québec homeowners — with accurate costs, available grants, and direct links to licensed local installers.
Available home-energy works
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Air-to-Air Heat Pump
A highly efficient heating and cooling system that draws heat from the outdoor air — eligible for Hydro-Québec's LogisVert rebate based on the unit's capacity.
Typically CA$3,000–CA$7,000 installed, before financial assistance
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Central Heat Pump (Air-to-Water)
A central heat pump tied into a ducted or hot-water system — heats the whole home evenly and qualifies for a LogisVert rebate of up to CA$6,700.
Typically CA$9,000–CA$18,000 installed, before financial assistance
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Geothermal
Geothermal draws the stable heat of the ground through buried loops — the most efficient heating system in Québec, with a LogisVert rebate of CA$750 per 1,000 BTU/h.
Typically CA$25,000–CA$45,000 installed, before assistance (well drilling included)
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Insulation and Building Envelope
Insulating the roof, walls and basement together with air sealing cuts heat loss — the most cost-effective step to lower your bill, eligible for Rénoclimat.
Attic insulation: often CA$1,500–CA$4,000.
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Windows and Doors
Replacing windows and doors with certified models reduces heat loss and draughts — work eligible under the corresponding Rénoclimat measure.
Highly variable depending on the number and type of openings.
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Solar Panels
Solar photovoltaic panels produce electricity from daylight — Hydro-Québec's net metering option lets you credit the electricity you feed back to the grid.
Typically CA$10,000–CA$25,000 for a residential system
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Battery Storage
Store your surplus solar production or off-peak electricity to use later — maximise your self-consumption and cut your consumption during peak periods.
Typically CA$8,000–CA$20,000 depending on capacity (kWh) and brand
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Free project assessment
Not sure which upgrade is right for your home?
Every property is different. An RBQ-licensed assessor will survey your home, review your energy bills, and recommend the most cost-effective combination of measures — including which grants you can access. Normally worth 380 $, this assessment is free when booked through Québec Rénovation.
- Independent advice — no obligation to proceed
- Full survey of your property's heat loss and insulation
- Grant eligibility check (LogisVert, Rénoclimat, and more)
- Introductions to vetted, RBQ-licensed local installers
380 $
value — yours free
No commitment, no upsell — just expert advice.
Government funding
Grants could cover a large chunk of the cost
Hydro-Québec's LogisVert offers help toward an efficient heat pump. Rénoclimat supports insulation, air-sealing and windows. Most of the works listed above qualify for at least one programme.
