Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Homes

Who is eligible?

Eligible expenses

The Novoclimat grant program supports the construction of energy-efficient residential buildings in Quebec. Eligible projects focus on building certified homes that achieve significant energy savings and adhere to specific environmental standards.

• Construction of single-family residential homes, multigenerational homes, and single-family homes with attached dwellings, located in Quebec and south of the 51st parallel.
• Construction of new buildings with primary heating energy sourced from electricity or residual forest biomass.
• Manufactured homes entirely built by a certified Novoclimat company, responsible for foundations, material assembly, insulation, ventilation, and heating system installation.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specifically available for houses located in the province of Quebec, Canada, and under the 51st parallel. The geographical restriction ensures the program supports energy-efficient housing in targeted areas of Quebec.

• Houses located in Quebec, Canada.
• Properties situated under the 51st parallel, Quebec.

Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for the Novoclimat grant. The criteria ensure that the construction projects meet specific requirements pertaining to residential buildings, location, and construction standards.

• Be a residential building: single-family, bi-generational, or single-family with an attached unit (detached, semi-detached, or row house).
• Located in Quebec and below the 51st parallel.
• Primary energy source for heating must be electricity or residual forest biomass.
• Must be new buildings to be constructed.
• Manufactured homes must be fully constructed by a certified Novoclimat company, including foundations, material assembly, insulation, ventilation, and heating system installation.
• Ventilation system must be installed by a certified Novoclimat ventilation specialist.
• If a heat pump is chosen for heating, it must be on the list of eligible heat pumps for additional financial aid.

Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:

• Step 1: Registration
  • Complete a preliminary analysis of the project to verify eligibility and compliance with program objectives.
  • Fill out and submit the registration form available on the official Novoclimat site.
• Step 2: Monitoring
  • After construction begins, participation will be monitored by an evaluation advisor.
  • Includes visual inspections and various tests and measurements, such as an air leakage test.
  • Access and utilize the inspection form and consult the list of evaluation advisors.
• Step 3: Certification
  • Once the building meets all program requirements, certification is granted by the Ministry.
  • Complete and submit the certification form.
• Step 4: Financial Aid
  • The Ministry provides financial assistance to both the builder and the homeowner.
  • If an eligible heat pump is installed, the homeowner receives additional financial support.

This grant provides financial support for energy-efficient home construction under the Novoclimat program. It includes detailed criteria and procedures for certification and offers various monetary incentives for both homeowners and certified builders.

• Houses must use electricity or residual forest biomass as the primary heating energy.
• The installation of the ventilation system must be done by a certified Novoclimat ventilation specialist.
• Owners choosing an eligible heat pump can receive additional financial support.
• The project must be located in Quebec, below the 51st parallel, and comply with specific residential typologies.
• Novoclimat certification involves four steps: project registration, construction follow-up, homologation, and financial aid disbursement.
• First-time homebuyers receive a higher financial incentive of $4,000.
• Certified Novoclimat constructors receive $1,500, while Novoclimat Select constructors receive $2,500.