Free home energy upgrades in Québec
Free and income-qualified upgrades in Québec: the Énergir Smart Thermostat Grant pays up to $220. Limits depend on household size; Énergir checks your income when you apply.
3 current programs cover free home energy upgrades in Québec (2 open, 1 announced), from the federal government and Énergir. Keep the invoice with the model numbers; you’ll need them to apply. Checked October 19, 2026.
Free upgrades · Québec
As of October 19, 2026
| Program | Up to |
|---|---|
| Utility | |
| Énergir Smart Thermostat Grant (and Low-Income Supplement) | Varies |
| Open today, up toProgram maximums if you qualify for each. Loans and city-only programs aren’t added. | $0 |
| When the National Heat Pump Rebate opens (not open yet) | Varies |
Up to $220 if your income qualifies, through Énergir Smart Thermostat Grant (and Low-Income Supplement).
3 current programs for free upgrades
Free home energy upgrades in every province- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenFederalCanada-wide
Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program
Federally funded, no-cost home energy upgrades for low- and median-income homeowners and tenants. You apply through your province's or utility's partner program, not through Ottawa.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtilityQuébec
Énergir Smart Thermostat Grant (and Low-Income Supplement)
Énergir natural-gas customers with central gas heating get $100 toward an ENERGY STAR smart thermostat. Low-income households can get an extra $220.
$320
max rebate per item
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026UpcomingFederalCanada-wide
National Heat Pump Rebate
A new federal rebate announced on October 8, 2026 that will pay $2,000 toward an eligible cold-climate air-source heat pump, or up to $10,000 for households below the median income. Applications are not open yet.
$2,000
max rebate
Up to $10,000 if income-qualified
Rebate
Closed programs for free upgrades3 programs no longer taking applications, with what replaced them
- Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedFederalCanada-wide
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
Upfront grants for lower-income homeowners switching from oil heating to a heat pump. Where Ottawa delivered the program alone, the last day to apply was July 31, 2026; approved applicants have until January 31, 2027 to finish the work and submit paperwork.
$25,000
max grant, income-qualified
Grant - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedProvincialQuébec
Éconologis
A free seasonal service for modest-income households: an advisor visits the home, gives energy-saving advice and does small weatherization jobs. Registration for 2026–2027 is full.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedUtilityQuébec
LogisVert – No-Cost Heat Pump for Modest-Income Households
Modest-income households heated by electric baseboards can get a ductless wall-mounted heat pump installed for free. Registration for the 2026–2027 season is closed.
Free
Free upgrade
If you were counting on a program that closed: what replaced OHPA.
How income-qualified programs work in Québec
Each program’s own rules come first.
- You may qualify more easily than you think
- Income limits are often set near or above the median for your household size. Some programs also accept proof of benefits like GIS or social assistance.
- Renters can often apply
- Several no-cost programs accept tenants with the landlord's permission.
- Never pay to apply
- Real income-qualified programs never charge an application fee or send salespeople door to door. Apply only through the official website.
Other upgrades in Québec
- Heat pumps9 current programsopen today, up to$14,000
- Insulation8 current programsopen today, up to$12,500
- Windows & doors7 current programsopen today, up to$6,000
- Air sealing5 current programs
- Water heaters1 current program
- Smart thermostats3 current programsopen today, up to$100
- Energy audits2 current programsopen today, up to$500
- Solar panels2 current programs
- Home batteries1 current programopen today, up to$4,000
- EV chargers5 current programsopen today, up to$5,000
- Electric vehicles2 current programsopen today, up to$7,000
- Furnaces & boilers10 current programsopen today, up to$7,800
- Appliances1 current programopen today, up to$250
Get up to 3 quotes in Québec
Tell us about your home. We’ll send your request to up to 3 installers who know the Québec rebate paperwork for free and income-qualified upgrades.
We’re independent. We never take rebate applications or charge you to apply; always apply through the official program.
Request quotes
Free, no obligation. We pass your request to up to 3 independent installers who serve your area and, where a program requires it, are registered with it.
- 1. Your project
- 2. Your contact details
- Installers checked against your program’s contractor list, where it has one
- Installers pay us, never you
- Sent to up to 3 installers who serve your area. We don't sell or rent lists.