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Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners
Energy efficiency support for housing offices
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Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
LogisVert Program Financial assistance for housing bureaus supports housing offices that manage eligible buildings to lower energy costs in social housing through energy efficiency measures. Eligible measures include ENERGY STAR® certified heat pumps, windows and sliding glass doors, and insulation upgrades.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump pilot project
- Windows and sliding glass (patio) doors
- Main wall, roof, and foundation wall insulation upgrades
- Electronic thermostats
- LED lighting products, heat recovery systems, and ENERGY STAR® certified clothes washers
Documents Needed
- Bids obtained from contractors.
- Bids obtained from engineering firms for preparing the tender documents, where applicable.
- An estimate of the cost of installing the heat pumps as part of a special PRHLM project.
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Program content expanded for housing bureaus
The updated content now adds a broader housing-bureau program overview, eligible measures, and funding details for heat pumps and other efficiency measures.
The updated content now includes a LogisVert program overview for housing bureaus, with additional eligible measures listed beyond the heat-pump pilot project. It also shows financial assistance of up to $5,000 per housing unit for ENERGY STAR certified heat pumps, and several measures are marked with an offer end date of April 30, 2026. The participation instructions are also broadened into a three-step process covering before implementing measures, when submitting the application, and after submission, with supporting documents attached through the measure details and conditions section.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Housing offices
- Eligible organizations
Who is not eligible
- Applicants other than housing offices
- Buildings not managed by a housing office
Eligible expenses
- ENERGY STAR® certified heat pumps
- Windows and sliding glass (patio) doors
- Main wall, roof, and foundation wall insulation upgrades
- Electronic thermostats and LED lighting products
- Heat recovery systems and ENERGY STAR® certified clothes washers
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Contracts and tenders used as supporting documents instead of invoices
- Heat pumps not meeting the program’s admissibility requirements
- Projects without SHQ approval before contracting
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Project compliance with pilot requirements
- Admissibility of the buildings and heat pumps
- Completeness of the application file
- Quarterly review by the SHQ
How to apply
- First consult the Guide for participation in the pilot project for installing heat pumps in HLM housing units.
- Create a THP project in BSI.NET of the “Other funders” type and the “Energy” category.
- Submit the bids or the installation cost estimate in BSI.NET, depending on the participation context.
- Then send an email to expertise.technique@shq.gouv.qc.ca when the application is complete and ready for review.
- If the project is part of a special PRHLM project, then submit the special PRHLM project according to the usual procedure and indicate that it is paired with a THP project.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed after submission, and you may be contacted if more information is needed.
- Once approved, the financial assistance cheque is mailed.
Additional information
- The project must be approved by the SHQ before any contract is signed.
- A detailed participant guide is available for housing offices.
- The applicant should track the application status in the LogisVert portal.
- Common document issues may lead to refusal, including illegible or incomplete supporting files.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners Program
What is the Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners?
LogisVert Program Financial assistance for housing bureaus supports housing offices that manage eligible buildings to lower energy costs in social housing through energy efficiency measures. Eligible measures include ENERGY STAR® certified heat pumps, windows and sliding glass doors, and insulation upgrades.
How much funding can be received?
Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners program?
To be eligible for the Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners program, you must:
Housing offices that manage eligible buildings
Buildings included on the list of eligible buildings
SHQ authorization for the ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump pilot project
What expenses are eligible under Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners?
ENERGY STAR® certified heat pumps
Windows and sliding glass (patio) doors
Main wall, roof, and foundation wall insulation upgrades
Electronic thermostats and LED lighting products
Heat recovery systems and ENERGY STAR® certified clothes washers
Who can I contact for more information about the Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at expertise.technique@shq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 833 396-1888 option 6.
Where is the Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners available?
The Pilot Project to Install Heat Pumps in Social Housing – Housing Partners program is available the province of Quebec.