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Heat Green
Financial assistance for converting residential oil or propane heating systems
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,275
Timeline
- Open Date : October 29, 2013
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Green Heating program offers financial assistance to replace a central heating system powered by oil or propane with a system operating on electricity or another renewable energy source. This support aims to encourage the energy-efficient conversion of Quebec homes and covers the dismantling and installation work required.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,275 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : October 29, 2013
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Conversion of central heating systems from oil or propane to electricity or other renewable energies.
- Complete removal of oil or propane tanks and dismantling of existing fuel heating appliances.
- Installation of new heating systems powered by renewable energy sources (such as electric boilers, heat pumps, biomass, geothermal, wind, or solar energy).
- Conversion of oil or propane water heaters to systems powered by electricity or renewable energies, carried out simultaneously with central heating system conversion.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners of single-family homes
- Owners of duplexes
- Owners of triplexes
- Owners of multi-unit residential buildings
- Companies, co-ownership syndicates, band councils, estates, trusts, and authorized mandataries
Who is not eligible
- Owners of commercial or mixed-use buildings
- Buildings located in municipalities supplied by off-grid electricity systems
- Buildings with more than three storeys or over 600 m²
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation costs of a new heating system powered by electricity or renewable energy sources, including heat pumps and electric boilers.
- Complete removal and dismantling of the existing oil or propane central heating system and associated tanks.
- Purchase and installation costs of a new water heater powered by electricity or renewable energy, if it is converted simultaneously with the main heating system.
- Contractor services for the dismantling, removal, and installation work (must be performed by contractors holding the appropriate RBQ license).
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed by the program administrators with the supporting documents received.
- Applicants were notified by email of their eligibility or ineligibility.
- If eligible, applicants received instructions to securely transmit their SIN before payment.
- Additional information or documents could be requested during review.
Additional information
- The application form was available only online.
- Supporting documents had to be submitted electronically.
- If needed, extra supporting documents could be sent by email.
- The program requires a secure SIN transmission if you qualify.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Heat Green Program
What is the Heat Green?
The Green Heating program offers financial assistance to replace a central heating system powered by oil or propane with a system operating on electricity or another renewable energy source. This support aims to encourage the energy-efficient conversion of Quebec homes and covers the dismantling and installation work required.
How much funding can be received?
Heat Green Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,275 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Heat Green program?
To be eligible for the Heat Green program, you must:
The applicant must own the building.
The building must be a qualifying residential property.
The property must be in Quebec and on an eligible grid.
What expenses are eligible under Heat Green?
Conversion of central heating systems from oil or propane to electricity or other renewable energies.
Complete removal of oil or propane tanks and dismantling of existing fuel heating appliances.
Installation of new heating systems powered by renewable energy sources (such as electric boilers, heat pumps, biomass, geothermal, wind, or solar energy).
Conversion of oil or propane water heaters to systems powered by electricity or renewable energies, carried out simultaneously with central heating system conversion.
Who can I contact for more information about the Heat Green?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) by email at chauffezvert@environnement.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1-866-266-0008.
Where is the Heat Green available?
The Heat Green program is available the province of Quebec.