Thermopompe ENERGY STAR®: admissible LogisVert? (2026)
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ENERGY STAR® heat pump: eligible for LogisVert certification? (2026)

Yes — an ENERGY STAR® heat pump may be eligible for LogisVert , provided it meets the program criteria (and, depending on the installation date, some requirements change).

Eligibility

  • If the heat pump is installed on or after November 26, 2025 , it must be ENERGY STAR® to qualify.

  • If the installation took place before November 26, 2025 , eligibility is assessed according to the list of devices in effect at the time of installation.

  • The dwelling must be located in Quebec, habitable year-round, and supplied with electricity (Hydro-Québec network, autonomous network, municipal or cooperative network).

  • Note: In stand-alone networks, customers registered with the Stand-alone Energy Network (ERA) Program are not eligible for financial assistance for the installation of heat pumps.

Technical conditions
To be eligible, the complete system (outdoor unit + one or more indoor units) must:

  • to be new;

  • be ENERGY STAR® certified;

  • include an outdoor unit with a minimum rated power of 12,000 BTU/h (in air conditioning mode);

  • having been purchased in Quebec (or online from a company with an address in Quebec);

  • be installed in an eligible dwelling whose main heating is electric.

In terms of amount, the financial assistance is $50 per 1000 BTU/h at -8 °C ( ENERGY STAR® heat pump) or $120 per 1000 BTU/h at -8 °C if it is of the "cold climate" type.

Works and licenses

  • The work must be aimed at installing an ENERGY STAR® heat pump for heating and cooling purposes.

  • The company must be registered with the Quebec Enterprise Registrar, hold the appropriate RBQ licenses, and be a member of the corporation in its sector of activity.

  • Ineligible work (examples):

    • installation of indoor appliances (and/or air distribution network) outside of habitable spaces (e.g. attic/loft);

    • replacement of a single coil or a single indoor or outdoor unit;

    • replacement following breakage covered by a warranty or insurance;

    • Installation or replacement of a central heat pump in a home with a geothermal system.

Documents to be provided
You will need to submit the application on logisvert.ca with the supporting documents, including:

  • Proof of ownership: municipal tax statement or 1st page of the deed of sale (if applicable).

  • Purchase and installation invoice(s) (which must prove that they have been paid) indicating:

    • invoice number and date, installation date, customer name, installation address;

    • company name, GST/ QST numbers, RBQ license number;

    • description of the product and eligible work;

    • AHRI or ENERGY STAR® number, and cost of the work.

  • Photo: Clear photo of the outdoor unit's rating plate showing the ENERGY STAR® symbol and indicating the model and serial number (one photo per model).

If any information is unclear, first check the invoice and nameplate; if necessary, validate via manufacturer's documents ( AHRI / ENERGY STAR® reference) or contact support.

Processing times and follow-up of the request

  • The request must be submitted no later than 9 months after the date of implementation of the measure (or, if several measures are grouped together, from the first measure).

  • Any request sent by email or post will not be processed: everything is done via logisvert.ca .

  • If the application is incomplete or inadmissible, a notice is sent within approximately 20 working days of receipt.

  • The processing time is 10 to 12 weeks from receipt of a complete application.

  • Hydro-Québec may request a compliance visit; you must allow access within 6 months of the request.

  • For follow-up or a change of address: 1 833 396-1888 .

Finally, if Hydro-Québec is required to produce a 27 statement, one of the following numbers may be required: NEQ , TVQ or NAS .