What is the logic behind limiting to only one request for a given address?

Understanding the LogisVert rule on combining measures: a principle of fairness and efficiency

As part of Québec’s energy transition, Hydro-Québec’s LogisVert program is an essential initiative to encourage the adoption of energy-efficient technologies such as ENERGY STAR certified heat pumps, central heating systems and heat pump dryers. But one rule often raises questions: do you have to group everything in a single LogisVert grant application for the same address? At AirGreen, we understand this rule may seem restrictive. Yet it rests on clear logic, designed to maximize the program’s impact while ensuring a fair, transparent distribution of resources.

Combining measures in one application: what the guide really says

The LogisVert guide (version 1.10) does not, in general, limit the number of applications per address. Instead, it provides that if you plan several measures in the same home within nine months, you must combine your applications. Some measures also have their own limit: only one induction range and one heat pump dryer per address, and roof insulation only once per home. Finally, once an application has been accepted, you cannot apply again for a grant for the same equipment or the same work.

Ensure a fair distribution of public funds

These rules aim to make the best use of funds and prevent the same equipment from being subsidized twice. They make it possible to:

• Prevent abuse or repeated requests on the same installation.

• Promote access to the program for households in all regions: Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, the North Shore and the South Shore .

• Maximize the collective impact on energy consumption in Quebec's residential stock.

A lever to encourage rigorous planning

By requiring the measures planned within nine months to be combined, the program pushes homeowners to plan their energy-efficient renovations strategically. This grouping (for example a heat pump and roof insulation with air sealing) opens the door to a 5% bonus through the enhanced funding for multiple measures mechanism.

Practical case: how this rule applies in an HVAC installation carried out by AirGreen

Take the example of a wall-mounted heat pump installation in Laval carried out by our team at AirGreen. The owner had a Gree Extrême 18,000 BTU heat pump installed, eligible for a LogisVert grant of $1,704 (at the rate then in effect). If he plans to add another measure within nine months (for example a heat pump dryer), the guide asks him to combine the measures in a single application.

By combining measures in the same application, they get not only the grants for each measure but also the 5% bonus on the total amount, in line with Appendix II of the LogisVert guide.

Important details: exception, eligibility and owner responsibilities

What exactly does the concept of "same address" cover?

The limits per measure apply to each address or dwelling, including condo units and multiplex dwellings. In a building with 20 or more dwellings, each dwelling with its own electricity meter can be eligible.

Case of co-ownerships and multiplexes

In a multiplex , each owner-occupied unit may be the subject of a separate application, provided that:

• The measures should be implemented in the private unit , not in the common areas.

• The applicant must be the owner and provide proof of ownership and residence.

The owner's role: vigilance and anticipation

It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that:

• The application must be complete and accurate from the outset.

• All planned measures should be implemented within nine months of first implementation.

• No application is submitted twice for the same equipment or the same work.

Otherwise, the application may be refused or subject to a refund of the financial assistance , as clearly indicated in article 4.1 of the LogisVert guide.

How does this rule benefit AirGreen customers?

At AirGreen, this rule lets us better support our clients in designing their projects. By combining a central heat pump installation, roof insulation with air sealing and even the purchase of a heat pump dryer in a coherent strategy, we help our clients:

• Maximize their subsidies .

• Reduce their long-term energy costs .

• Obtain a complete, compliant, and high-performance installation.

This is what we did in a recent project on the South Shore , in Longueuil, where a client had a Bosch BIVA IDS Premium heat pump installed, while carrying out waterproofing work. Result? Maximum grant obtained, including the 5% bonus thanks to a single well-structured application.

Our tips for taking advantage of the LogisVert single request rule

1. Make a complete diagnosis of your energy efficiency needs.

2. Combine your projects: heat pump, roof insulation with air sealing, dryer, etc.

3. Plan execution within nine months .

4. Keep all necessary evidence : invoices, photos, RBQ license numbers.

5. Contact a certified company like AirGreen , which knows the rules of the program and will assist you in submitting your application in accordance with the rules.

Conclusion: a well-thought-out rule for fair and effective subsidies

Combining your measures in a single application is not a constraint but a strategic way to get the most out of the program. As experts in HVAC system installation in Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, the North Shore and the South Shore, we know how much this rule favours well-designed, better-funded and more energy-efficient projects.

At AirGreen , we support our clients from start to finish: from assessing eligible measures to preparing a unique, comprehensive, and strategic application. To take full advantage of the LogisVert grant, contact our team today and let's build a smart, efficient, and 100% eligible energy project together .