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Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings
Support for energy-efficient large multiple-unit building construction
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Novoclimat – Large multiple-unit building provides $445 to $2,925 per unit to project developers for eligible residential buildings in Québec below the 51st parallel, supporting higher energy-performance construction. Eligible projects include new buildings over 600 m² or four to ten storeys, exceptionally accepted major renovations, and work using a Novoclimat-certified ventilation specialist.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction of a Novoclimat certified large multiple-unit residential building
- Major renovation projects, exceptionally and after acceptance by the Ministère
- Conversion or recycling projects that meet all Novoclimat requirements
- Expansion projects only if the addition is independent of the existing building or extends a Novoclimat certified building
Documents Needed
- The three registration forms
- The project’s architecture documents
- The project’s mechanical documents
- For buildings registered under AccèsLogis Québec or Programme d’habitation abordable Québec, the Société d’habitation du Québec conditional commitment letter
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Any individual or legal entity acting as the applicant
- The promoter of an eligible large multiple-unit building project
- Applicants for eligible multiple-unit residential buildings, including rental buildings or condominiums
- Organizations or other project developers for eligible social housing buildings recognized by the Société d’habitation du Québec under AccèsLogis Québec or Programme d’habitation abordable Québec
Who is not eligible
- Applicants in dispute with Transition énergétique Québec
- Applicants that have failed to meet their obligations toward Transition énergétique Québec
- Applicants listed in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics
Eligible expenses
- Construction of a new large multiple-unit residential building.
- Major renovation projects accepted under Novoclimat.
- Transformation or recycling projects that meet all program requirements.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec, below the 51st parallel
Selection criteria
- Residential building over 600 m² or between four and 10 storeys.
- Primary heating energy: electricity, natural gas, or residual forest biomass.
- Project located in Quebec, below the 51st parallel.
- Residential uses must represent 33% or more of floor area in mixed-use buildings.
- Project must be registered before construction begins.
How to apply
- Select the general contractor and ensure the ventilation system will be installed by a Novoclimat-certified ventilation specialist.
- Register the project before the start of work, including demolition or excavation.
- Complete the three registration forms and submit them with the project’s architecture and mechanical documents by email to novoclimat-logements@environnement.gouv.qc.ca.
- For buildings registered under AccèsLogis Québec or Programme d’habitation abordable Québec, also submit the Société d’habitation du Québec conditional commitment letter.
- During construction, send the inspection form at least 72 hours in advance to arrange the required site visit with the conseiller évaluateur.
- When the work is complete and the final inspection is successful, submit the homologation form to obtain certification.
Processing and Agreement
- After the forms are received, a preliminary analysis of the project is carried out to verify eligibility and compliance with the program’s objectives and main requirements.
- The applicant then receives an email confirming registration, after which work may begin.
- A conseiller évaluateur mandated by the Ministère conducts construction-site follow-up, including a start-up meeting and three mandatory inspections: inspection P, inspection A, and inspection B.
- After a successful final inspection and submission of the homologation form, the Ministère issues certification if the building is compliant with the program requirements and conditions.
- Once all steps are completed, financial assistance is paid to the applicant within 10 weeks following submission of the forms.
Additional information
- The Normative Framework for the Novoclimat – Large multiple-unit building component has legal value and prevails over brochures and other published information about the program.
- The program provides a guide and evaluations by a certified evaluation advisor at different stages of construction.
- Certification is granted to the building as a whole at the end of construction when it meets the program objectives and requirements.
- The Novoclimat program name and logo are protected and cannot be used without authorization.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings Program
What is the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings?
Novoclimat – Large multiple-unit building provides $445 to $2,925 per unit to project developers for eligible residential buildings in Québec below the 51st parallel, supporting higher energy-performance construction. Eligible projects include new buildings over 600 m² or four to ten storeys, exceptionally accepted major renovations, and work using a Novoclimat-certified ventilation specialist.
Who is eligible for the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings program?
To be eligible for the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings program, you must:
The applicant must be an individual or legal entity acting as the project applicant and promoter of the eligible building.
What expenses are eligible under Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings?
Construction of a Novoclimat certified large multiple-unit residential building
Major renovation projects, exceptionally and after acceptance by the Ministère
Conversion or recycling projects that meet all Novoclimat requirements
Expansion projects only if the addition is independent of the existing building or extends a Novoclimat certified building
Who can I contact for more information about the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) by email at novoclimat-logements@environnement.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1-866-266-0008.
Where is the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings available?
The Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings?
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings is funded by Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)