Quebec homeowners have three separate sources of help: Hydro-Québec’s LogisVert grants, the provincial Rénoclimat program, and no-cost upgrades for modest-income households. Each works differently, and Rénoclimat changed on October 1.
In Quebec, the money comes from more than one door, and they do not all open the same way.
LogisVert pays you a grant for specific equipment. Rénoclimat starts with an energy evaluation of your home and pays for improvements that raise its rating. The no-cost program does the work for you if your income qualifies. This guide explains each, with the amounts we could confirm on the official pages on October 8, 2026.
Chapter 1
Hydro-Québec LogisVert
LogisVert is Hydro-Québec’s efficiency grant program for residential customers. These are the grants listed on its residential page:
| Upgrade | Grant |
|---|---|
| Air-source heat pump (ENERGY STAR) | $50 per 1,000 BTU/h at -8°C |
| Air-source heat pump (cold climate) | $120 per 1,000 BTU/h at -8°C, up to $6,700 |
| Heat pump clothes dryer | $250 |
| Induction range | $250 |
| Pool pump, two-speed | $125 |
| Pool pump, variable-speed | $300 |
| Solar panels | $1,000 per installed kW, up to 40% of cost |
Two cautions. First, the heat pump grant is calculated from the unit’s capacity at -8°C, so the amount you get depends on the model and size, not just the type. Second, older Hydro-Québec guides show different amounts and caps for some measures, so use the residential program page and the current application guide, and check that your date of purchase falls under the version you read.
The equipment must meet program requirements and be installed in an eligible home. Hydro-Québec also lists higher grants for electric thermal storage systems and geothermal heat pumps. We did not compare those here because they are large, home-specific projects.
Chapter 2
Rénoclimat: changed on October 1
Rénoclimat is the Government of Québec’s program. A certified advisor evaluates your home, you do the work, and a second evaluation measures the improvement. Financial assistance covers things like insulation, air sealing, windows and doors, and mechanical systems.
The important news is timing. According to Québec.ca, the program changed with new rules in force from October 1, 2026, with a transition period for homes that already had an evaluation or that request a pre-work evaluation by October 12, 2026. We could not confirm the new amounts, and older amounts we saw dated from 2024. Do not plan around figures you find on other websites. Open the Rénoclimat participant guide on Québec.ca and read the current assistance table before you book contractors.
Rénoclimat checklist
Order matters, so do these in sequence.
- 1. Read the current guideUse Québec.ca, not a blog, for amounts after the October 1 change.
- 2. Ask about the transitionIf you already had an evaluation, or want one before October 12, ask whether the old rules apply to you.
- 3. Book the evaluation before the workThe program measures your before and after rating, so the first evaluation comes first.
- 4. Use certified contractors where requiredCheck the program’s contractor rules before you sign.
- 5. Keep invoices and the final reportYou will need them to claim the assistance.
Chapter 3
No-cost upgrades for modest-income households
Hydro-Québec runs a program that carries out energy-efficiency upgrades at no cost for modest-income households, funded in part by Ottawa under the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program. Natural Resources Canada says it covers upgrades including heat pumps, windows, doors and smart thermostats, with about 25,000 households expected to benefit. You apply through Hydro-Québec’s program page, not through the federal government.
If you qualify, this beats any rebate you claim after paying, because you do not front the cost. Check your eligibility first, then look at LogisVert and Rénoclimat if you do not.
Chapter 4
The federal heat pump rebate
On October 8, 2026 the federal government announced a National Heat Pump Rebate of up to $10,000 that it says can be combined with existing provincial programs. It is not open yet and the rules are not published. Read our National Heat Pump Rebate article for what we know, and our home energy rebates guide for the national picture.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hydro-Québec pay for a heat pump?
LogisVert pays $50 per 1,000 BTU/h at -8°C for an ENERGY STAR heat pump and $120 per 1,000 BTU/h at -8°C for a cold climate model, up to $6,700, when program requirements are met.
Does Hydro-Québec give a grant for a dryer or an induction range?
Yes. LogisVert pays $250 for a heat pump clothes dryer and $250 for an induction range. Induction cooktops alone are not eligible under the range grant.
Did Rénoclimat change in 2026?
Québec.ca says new rules took effect on October 1, 2026, with a transition period for some homes. Check the current participant guide for the new amounts.
Is there a solar grant in Quebec?
Hydro-Québec lists a grant of $1,000 per installed kilowatt, up to 40% of the cost to buy and install solar panels, when program requirements are met.
Can modest-income households get upgrades for free?
Hydro-Québec runs a no-cost program for modest-income households, funded partly under the federal Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program. Apply through Hydro-Québec.
- Sources, checked October 8, 2026: Hydro-Québec, LogisVert for residential customers; Québec.ca, Rénoclimat overview; Natural Resources Canada backgrounder, June 29, 2026. Photos from Pexels.
Important: This is general information, not financial advice. Programs and amounts change, and some details depend on your home, income and purchase date. Confirm everything on the official program pages before you buy. Gizly is not paid by Hydro-Québec or the government. See our affiliate disclosure.
