Can I hire multiple contractors for the same installation?

A common question among owners: can you use several companies to benefit from the LogisVert subsidy?

At AirGreen, we are regularly consulted by clients in Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, the North Shore and the South Shore who want to take advantage of the generous financial assistance Hydro-Québec offers under the program LogisVert – Efficient Homes. One question comes up often: can you hire several contractors for the same project, for example a wall-mounted heat pump and roof insulation with air sealing, and still get the financial assistance?

The answer is yes, but under certain specific conditions. In this article, we detail the essential elements to understand if you are considering combining the services of different contractors for the same project supported by the LogisVert grant.

Understanding the basics of the LogisVert grant: objectives and conditions

Hydro-Québec , through the LogisVert program, aims to accelerate the residential energy transition by encouraging the installation of energy efficiency measures such as:

• ENERGY STAR certified heat pumps (including cold-climate models)

• Roof insulation and caulking work

• Heat pump dryers

• Induction cookers

• Efficient pool pumps

• Solar photovoltaic panels

For each measure, assistance ranging from $125 to more than $2,000 can be granted, provided strict requirements are met, notably regarding quality of work, equipment eligibility and compliance of the contractors doing the work.

Hiring multiple contractors: what Hydro-Québec says

Hydro-Québec does not prohibit hiring several companies to carry out the same installation consisting of several measures . On the contrary, this is explicitly permitted and may even give rise to the right to subsidized financing , provided that the following rules are respected:

1. Every business must be compliant

Companies must:

• Be registered with the Quebec Business Registrar ;

• Hold the appropriate licenses from the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) ;

• Provide clear and detailed invoices stating:

  • Invoice number and date;

  • Address of the works;

  • RBQ license number;

  • GST and QST numbers;

  • Full description of the work carried out;

  • Total cost of the work.

2. Each measure must be distinct and complete

For example, if you install a Fujitsu KZAH R-32 wall-mounted heat pump with AirGreen and hire another company for the roof insulation and air sealing, you must submit two separate invoices, each meeting the program requirements. The file must then be submitted within 9 months of the first job.

3. 5% bonus for multiple measures

If you combine two or more measures (e.g. heat pump + roof insulation with air sealing, or heat pump + heat pump dryer), and all are eligible and approved, you will automatically get a 5% bonus on the total grant awarded. This applies only if all the measures are included in the same application.

Case study: Laval client combines AirGreen and a caulking contractor

Real-life situation : A Laval customer wanted to benefit from the LogisVert grant for the installation of a Gree Extreme 18,000 BTU wall-mounted heat pump and complete caulking work. AirGreen took care of the heat pump. The customer hired a specialized contractor for the caulking.

We advised the client to:

• Keep all detailed invoices ;

• Ensure that each contractor was RBQ licensed ;

• Submit the application on the LogisVert portal within 9 months.

Result: the client received a $2,520 grant for the heat pump ($140 per 1,000 BTU at -8 °C, the rate then in effect; today $120 for an ENERGY STAR cold-climate model) and a $126 bonus for combining measures.

Mistakes to Avoid When Working with Multiple Contractors

Even if the use of several professionals is permitted, certain errors may result in the refusal of your grant :

• Not ensuring that each company holds a valid RBQ license ;

• Submit incomplete or inaccurate invoices;

• Send multiple separate requests instead of a single, consolidated request ;

• Have non-eligible equipment installed (e.g.: heat pump not on the LogisVert list);

• Failure to retain photographic evidence of installations;

• Allow the 9-month deadline for submission to pass.

Why choose AirGreen to coordinate your work?

At AirGreen , we support our clients at every stage of their LogisVert grant application. We provide:

• Complete compliance of our HVAC installations (RBQ, warranty, complete documentation);

• Coordination with other professionals , when necessary (e.g., caulking, insulation);

• Clear advice to maximize your financial aid ;

• A selection of highly efficient equipment (Sharp ZU1, Gree Extreme, Bosch BIVA IDS Premium R-454B, etc.);

• Successful projects throughout Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, the North Shore and the South Shore.

Practical advice if you combine several entrepreneurs

• Plan the order of work intelligently : start with structural measures (insulation, caulking), then the mechanical installation (heat pump).

• Centralize your invoices and documents from the start .

• Create your profile on www.logisvert.ca before the work to fully understand the requirements.

• Group all the measures into a single online request , even if the work is carried out by different companies.

Conclusion: Yes, but be rigorous!

Hiring multiple contractors is entirely possible under the LogisVert Grant , provided you strictly adhere to the conditions set by Hydro-Québec. At AirGreen, we support you in the success of your project by ensuring that your HVAC installation is eligible, compliant, efficient and that your file is solid . Whether you are in Montreal , Laval , Longueuil , on the North Shore or the South Shore , we help you maximize your savings while improving your comfort.