The LogisVert Multiresidential Bonus primarily aims to improve access to efficient heat pumps in certain rental buildings located in energy poverty zones. It increases the financial aid associated with the installation of an eligible wall-mounted heat pump to make this type of project more accessible to multiresidential property owners who meet the criteria established by Hydro-Québec.
This measure stems from the Government of Quebec’s 2030 Green Economy Plan. It specifically targets buildings where each tenant holds their own electricity service subscription.
Facilitating the installation of heat pumps in more vulnerable buildings
The goal of the bonus is not simply to increase the subsidy offered for all heat pumps installed in residential buildings. It seeks to support projects carried out in areas where households may be more exposed to energy poverty.
Energy poverty refers to a situation where the costs required to heat, cool, and power a home represent a significant burden for occupants. By targeting certain zones designated by Hydro-Québec, the measure aims to promote the installation of more efficient heating equipment in buildings where such an investment might otherwise be more difficult to undertake.
The bonus allows eligible owners to receive financial aid higher than that normally associated with the LogisVert Heat Pump measure. This increase aims to reduce part of the initial project cost and encourage the modernization of heating systems in the targeted housing.
Improving tenants’ access to efficient heating
Even though the bonus application is submitted by the owner, the measure’s objective directly concerns rental units occupied by tenants.
The bonus targets multiresidential buildings in which each tenant is responsible for their own electricity bill. An efficient heat pump can help better use electricity for heating and cooling the home, especially when properly sized and correctly installed.
The measure thus seeks to facilitate tenants’ access to more efficient HVAC technology without requiring them to own the equipment or finance all the work themselves.
However, it remains important to understand that the bonus does not automatically guarantee a specific reduction in the electricity bill. Actual savings can vary depending on several factors, including the building’s condition, usage habits, thermostat settings, device performance, and the existing heating system.
Encouraging targeted investments rather than general aid
The LogisVert Multiresidential Bonus is a targeted measure. It does not automatically apply to all duplexes, triplexes, or apartment buildings.
Criteria related to the energy poverty zone, year of construction, property value per unit, primary electric heating, and the presence of a separate meter per unit serve to direct aid toward buildings that align with the social and energy objectives of the measure.
In other words, the bonus seeks to concentrate more financial support where Hydro-Québec and the Government of Quebec believe access to an efficient heat pump should be prioritized.
A measure linked to Quebec’s energy transition
This bonus also fits within a broader energy efficiency goal. By promoting the installation of cold-climate certified wall-mounted heat pumps in buildings primarily heated by electricity, the measure encourages the use of equipment capable of providing heating and cooling with better efficiency than many conventional electric systems.
Its objective remains precise: to make efficient heat pumps more accessible in certain rental multiresidential buildings located in energy poverty zones, rather than indiscriminately funding all residential HVAC projects.
At AirGreen, we can verify the technical characteristics of the project, propose a wall-mounted heat pump that meets applicable requirements, and prepare a compliant installation. However, the final decision regarding eligibility for the Multiresidential Bonus belongs to Hydro-Québec.
Are you a multiresidential property owner? Contact AirGreen to have your heat pump project checked before installation.