Rénoclimat

• Insulation improvements qualify for financial assistance ranging from $50 to $3,750, varying by area (roof, exterior walls, foundations, exposed floors) and extent of insulation installed.
• Improving a home’s airtightness provides grants from $400 to $800, depending on the achievement or surpassing of air-change rate reduction targets as determined by a post-retrofit energy evaluation.
• Replacement of existing doors or windows with ENERGY STAR certified products is eligible for $150 per rough opening.
• Installation or replacement of a heat recovery ventilator (HRV/ERV) is eligible for a $500 grant per system; installation of a drain water heat recovery system is eligible for $120 to $180.
• For duplexes, triplexes, and multi-unit buildings, amounts are multiplied by a factor based on the number of residential units (from 1.8 for 2–3 units up to 8.0 for 17 or more units).

• The applicant must be the owner of an eligible residential building (e.g., single-family home, duplex, triplex, or small multi-unit building).
• The applicant can be an individual, company, trust, estate, non-profit organization, condominium syndicate, or band council.
• The building to be renovated must be located in Québec and be habitable year-round.
• The building must have been constructed and occupied for at least 12 months prior to participation.
• The applicant must obtain a pre-retrofit energy evaluation by an authorized Rénoclimat advisor before starting any renovations.

Who is eligible?

• Individuals (homeowners)
• Estates
• Trusts
• Companies (property owners)
• Condominium syndicates
• Non-profit organizations
• Band councils (for Indigenous communities)

Who is not eligible

• Individual condominium owners in multi-unit residential buildings (only the syndicate of co-owners may apply for the entire building).
• Businesses or organizations applying for non-residential properties (the program is limited to properties with at least 50% residential use).
• Applicants wishing to conduct energy evaluations with organizations not authorized by Rénoclimat (only authorized advisors are recognized).

Eligible expenses

• Improving the insulation of roof assemblies, exterior walls, foundations (basement or crawl space), and exposed floors.
• Air sealing (airtightness work) to reduce air leaks.
• Replacement of existing doors and windows with ENERGY STAR certified models, including the installation in existing rough openings.
• Installation or replacement of heat recovery ventilation systems (HRV/ERV) listed in the certified product directory.
• New installation of drain water heat recovery systems.

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec

• Step 1: Schedule a Pre-Retrofit Energy Evaluation
  • Contact an authorized Rénoclimat service organization for your region to request an appointment.
  • Provide required home and ownership information during the scheduling process.
  • Ensure you have not started any renovation work before this evaluation.
• Step 2: Pre-Retrofit Energy Evaluation
  • A certified Rénoclimat energy advisor visits your home to conduct an energy evaluation, including a blower door test.
  • Receive a detailed report with your home’s energy performance rating and a personalized list of recommended energy efficiency retrofits.
• Step 3: Complete Eligible Renovation Work
  • Carry out the recommended energy efficiency renovations that you choose, ensuring they comply with Rénoclimat’s eligibility requirements.
  • Retain all invoices, labels (e.g. ENERGY STAR® labels for doors and windows), and supporting documentation for the work performed.
• Step 4: Schedule a Post-Retrofit Energy Evaluation
  • Contact the Rénoclimat service organization to request a post-retrofit energy evaluation after all renovation work is complete.
  • Present supporting documentation to the energy advisor during their follow-up visit.
• Step 5: Post-Retrofit Energy Evaluation
  • The energy advisor performs a second evaluation and assesses the improvements to your home’s energy performance.
  • Ensure all eligibility requirements and recommended targets have been met or exceeded.
• Step 6: Application for Financial Assistance
  • Your file, including pre- and post-retrofit evaluation data, is processed by Rénoclimat.
  • If approved, the financial assistance is calculated based on eligible work performed and supporting documentation provided.
  • You will be notified of the decision and payment details by the program administrator.

• You may participate multiple times in the program for the same home, as long as different renovations are undertaken each time.
• There is no deadline to complete your renovations; eligibility is not time limited within the program.
• Energy evaluations must be performed by organizations authorized by the Rénoclimat program for financial assistance eligibility.
• Financial assistance is contingent on improvement of your home’s EnerGuide rating following retrofit work.