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Heat Green
Financial assistance for converting residential oil or propane heating systems
Last Update: March 4, 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 $
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 residential homes
- Owners of duplexes
- Owners of triplexes
- Owners of small multi-unit residential buildings (maximum 3 storeys, up to 600 m² floor area)
- Companies or organizations that own eligible residential buildings
Who is not eligible
- Commercial or industrial companies (unless part of a mixed-use building, which must apply under a different program).
- Owners of buildings with more than three storeys or a projected floor area exceeding 600 m².
- Businesses with properties located in municipalities supplied by off-grid electricity systems.
- Companies owning commercial or mixed-use buildings (eligible only under the ÉcoPerformance program, not Chauffez vert).
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
- Québec (province of Québec)
Additional information
- The application form for financial assistance is available only online.
- Supporting documents must be submitted electronically, and the maximum allowed per field is five files or photos.
- If you do not receive an automated confirmation and file number after application submission, you should contact customer service immediately.
- Financial assistance received for personal use is not taxable and does not need to be declared on your income tax return.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Heat Green Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Heat Green. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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 $1,275 of admissible expenses.
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 be the owner of an eligible residential building (such as a company, syndicate of co-owners, band council, estate, or trust).
The building must be a single-family home, duplex, triplex, or small multi-unit residential building (maximum three storeys and 600 m²).
The building must be located in Quebec and supplied with electricity by Hydro-Québec's main grid, a municipal, or cooperative network.
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.
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