Quebec Residential Financial Incentives for Insulation
Gazifère Support for Initiatives
The Support for Initiatives program subsidizes measures involving the use of natural gas in production processes, high-efficiency equipment not covered by existing Gazifère programs and measures involving building mechanical systems.
Gazifère provides cash incentive of $0.30/m3 of natural gas saved. The cash incentive provided by Gazifère cannot exceed 40% of the cost of the measure or $20,000* for projects involving building mechanical systems, and 40% of the cost of the measure or $10,000* for the other types of projects.
Rénoclimat (Insulation)
Insulation work must target at least 20% of the total surface area of the roof to be entitled to financial assistance. If the roof is composed of more than one type of roof (for example, attic, cathedral ceiling, flat roof), the amount will be calculated on a pro rata basis, i.e. on the basis of each roof type and its respective surface area.
| Type of roof | Financial assistance | Factors considered in the calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Attic, Cathedral roof, Flat roof | From $35 to $975 |
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Improving the insulating value of exterior walls
- If you are planning to change the exterior siding of your walls, it would be a good idea to improve their insulation as well.
- At least 20% of the total surface area of the exterior walls (common walls not included) must be insulated to be entitled to financial assistance.
- A different calculation method is used for semi-detached and row homes.
| Type of work | Financial assistance | Factors considered in the calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Insulating exterior walls | From $295 to $2,440 |
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Improving the insulating value of a foundation
- Insulation work must target at least 20% of the total surface area of the foundation walls (common walls not included) to be entitled to financial assistance.
- When there is a basement and a crawl space, financial assistance is calculated on a pro rata basis, i.e. on the basis of their respective surface area.
- A different calculation method is used for semi-detached and row homes.
Foundation with a basement
| Type of work | Financial assistance | Factors considered in the calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Insulating foundation walls of basement | From $165 to $1,625 |
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| Insulating and sealing the end joist of the basement | $165 |
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Foundation with a crawl space
| Type of work | Financial assistance | Factors considered in the calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Insulating exterior walls and end joists of crawl space | From $130 to $1,300 |
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| Insulating 100% of the floor above the crawl space | $325 |
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Improving the insulating value of an exposed floor
Exposed floors are floors that are located above an unheated space (for example: a floor above a non-heated garage).
| Type of work | Financial assistance | Factors considered in the calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Insulating an exposed floor | $245 |
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Novoclimat Small Multiple-Unit Buildings
The Novoclimat Small Multiple-Unit Building program applies to duplexes, triplexes and quadruplexes as well as multiple-unit buildings of three or fewer storeys and 600 m2 and less. The types of buildings eligible are private, i.e. condominiums or dwelling units, or social housing.
A Novoclimat dwelling unit or condominium offers numerous advantages:
- more energy efficient dwelling units, which will reduce your energy costs;
- superior comfort since more airtight walls mean fewer unpleasant drafts;
- better air quality because of the mechanical ventilation heat recovery system that draws fresh air into the main rooms;
- better temperature control through the use of electronic thermostats but, above all, by means of superior insulation and the installation of energy-efficient windows that help to keep warm inside in winter and cool air inside in the summer;
- a dwelling built by trained, certified professionals since only specially trained builders and ventilation specialists who have obtained Novoclimat certification issued by the Bureau de normalisation du Québec may build small multiple-unit buildings and install a ventilation system in them.
Hydro Quebec Energy Efficient Retrofit Measures
Renovation measures eligible for a rebate:
- Replacement of windows and sliding glass doors with ENERGY STAR® certified models
- Improved main wall insulation
- Improvement of roof insulation with attic
- Improving the insulation of roofs without attic
- Improved foundation wall insulation
- Addition of a heat recovery unit to the mechanical ventilation system