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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Gatineau, Outaouais, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides support for replacing oil heating systems with systems powered exclusively by electricity. It targets eligible residential buildings in specific sectors of Gatineau and covers the replacement work, up to a maximum of $3,500 per building.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,500 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Gatineau
- Outaouais
- 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
- Replacement of an oil heating system with an electric heating system.
- Dismantling of the existing oil heating setup, including tank removal.
Documents Needed
- At least one detailed quote from a general contractor holding an RBQ licence.
- Annual statement or last oil purchase invoice.
- Electricity bill, if the building uses electricity.
- Power of attorney, if someone else signs for the owner.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners of eligible residential buildings.
- Residential buildings with up to 20 units.
Who is not eligible
- Buildings located in certain flood-prone or special intervention zones, unless they were made flood-resistant as described.
- Non-residential buildings.
Eligible expenses
- Removal and dismantling of the oil heating system, including tank removal and proper disposal.
- Installation of a new heating system powered exclusively by electricity.
- Work carried out by a general contractor holding an RBQ licence.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects already subsidized under another program for the same work.
- Oil systems that are part of a dual-energy system.
- Oil heating used only as backup heating.
Eligible geographic areas
- Aylmer sector
- Hull sector
- Gatineau sector
- Buckingham sector
- Masson-Angers sector
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed after submission.
- If the building meets all conditions, the city registers the application.
- If the building cannot be registered, the applicant is contacted.
- When it is the applicant’s turn, the city opens the file.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted at any time while funds remain available.
- Applicants receive an automatic acknowledgment after submission.
- The city will contact applicants if the building cannot be registered.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Oil Heating System Replacement Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Oil Heating System Replacement Program. 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 Oil Heating System Replacement Program?
This program provides support for replacing oil heating systems with systems powered exclusively by electricity. It targets eligible residential buildings in specific sectors of Gatineau and covers the replacement work, up to a maximum of $3,500 per building.
How much funding can be received?
Oil Heating System Replacement Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Oil Heating System Replacement Program program?
To be eligible for the Oil Heating System Replacement Program program, you must:
Residential building only.
Located in an eligible sector of Gatineau.
Oil heating must be replaced by electric heating.
What expenses are eligible under Oil Heating System Replacement Program?
Replacement of an oil heating system with an electric heating system.
Dismantling of the existing oil heating setup, including tank removal.
Who can I contact for more information about the Oil Heating System Replacement Program?
You can contact City of Gatineau by email at sudd.programmes@gatineau.ca or by phone at 819 595-7331.
Where is the Oil Heating System Replacement Program available?
The Oil Heating System Replacement Program program is available Outaouais, Quebec.
Is the Oil Heating System Replacement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Oil Heating System Replacement Program is a Grant and Funding