October 2026 Update
Since November 26, 2025, only ENERGY STAR certified heat pumps are eligible under LogisVert. The $120 per 1,000 BTU/h rate applies to ENERGY STAR Cold Climate models; standard ENERGY STAR models receive $50 per 1,000 BTU/h.
Quebec's Green Living Incentive
LogisVert is Hydro-Québec's primary grant program designed to encourage residential energy efficiency. It is one of the most accessible and generous provincial programs in Canada, particularly for heat pump installations.
2025 Grant Highlights
- Heat Pumps: Financial assistance based on heating capacity at -8°C. Cold-climate models receive significantly higher payouts.
- Geothermal systems: High-threshold grants for ground-source heating.
- Envelope Improvements: Rebates for roof and wall insulation.
- Appliances: Subsidies for induction cooktops and high-efficiency dryers.
Why LogisVert?
Quebec has some of the lowest electricity rates in North America, but high winter peaks strain the grid. LogisVert incentivizes equipment that handles extreme cold efficiently, saving both the homeowner money and the province energy.
Note: LogisVert can often be combined with federal programs like the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) grant for even greater savings.
How LogisVert Rewards Capacity, Not Just Purchase Price
LogisVert is Hydro-Quebec's residential efficiency program, and its heat pump support works differently from a flat rebate. As shown on this page, assistance reaches up to $120 per 1,000 BTU/h of heating capacity, measured on cold-climate performance, alongside support for geothermal systems, insulation, and induction cooktops. Capacity-based payment rewards correctly sized, cold-rated equipment: an oversized unit does not earn proportionally more comfort, and a unit with weak low-temperature output earns less support because the payment follows tested capacity at cold conditions.
That design changes how you should shop. Compare models on their rated output in cold weather and on the eligible-product rules first, then on price. A cheaper unit with poor cold capacity can net less support and higher running costs than a stronger cold-climate model, especially in Quebec winters where the heating system carries the house for months. Keep the model numbers from every quote; the exact model, not the brand family, decides eligibility.
Order of Operations in a Quebec Home
Start with the building. Attic insulation, air sealing, and obvious draft points reduce the capacity the heat pump must deliver, which can move you to a smaller, cheaper unit that still qualifies well. LogisVert lists insulation in scope, so envelope work and the heat pump can be planned as one sequence rather than competing purchases. If the home uses electric baseboards today, ask the installer to show, room by room, how the proposed system covers the coldest-week load and what backup, if any, remains.
Renters and landlords should confirm who the eligible applicant is for the address, and condo owners should confirm whether the syndicate must approve exterior equipment placement. Those administrative checks take minutes before a contract and weeks to unwind after one. The official LogisVert page linked from this record is the authority on eligible products, forms, and submission windows.
Worked Example (Hypothetical)
Consider a hypothetical detached house replacing electric baseboards. Two quotes arrive: one for a larger standard unit, one for a smaller cold-climate unit with stronger low-temperature output. Using the per-capacity approach summarized on this page, the household asks each installer to state the tested cold-weather capacity behind the payment estimate, then compares net cost after only the support each model can actually claim. The smaller cold-rated system wins on both support per dollar and expected winter performance. This example is hypothetical and uses no fixed prices; your payment depends on the verified capacity of your chosen model and current program rules.
Stacking With Renoclimat and Municipal Help
Quebec households often ask whether LogisVert combines with Renoclimat. The two programs reward different things (equipment capacity versus documented retrofit improvement after energy evaluations), and EnergyBS covers the evaluation-led route on the Renoclimat program page. The same measure generally cannot be subsidized twice, so map each measure to one program before work begins and keep the invoices separated by measure. The provincial heat pump rebate stacking guide shows how to build that map without losing eligibility to ordering mistakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heat pumps qualify? Only models meeting the program's cold-climate and listing requirements. Confirm the exact model number on the official eligible list before signing, not after installation.
Does insulation really change the heat pump choice? Yes. A tighter, better-insulated home needs less capacity, which can lower equipment cost while keeping comfort. That is why envelope measures sit inside the same program.
What documents should I keep? Quotes with full model numbers, capacity ratings, invoices, installation photos, and every program confirmation. File them together so a support claim or a future home sale can be verified in minutes.