Renoclimat Eco Grant

Renoclimat: Home Renovation Subsidy Program in Quebec

What is the Rénoclimat program?

Is a subsidy aimed at improving the energy performance of the building in question. This is why the program involves insulation, waterproofing, doors and windows and mechanical system replacements.

How much funds could I get?

Attic, cathedral ceiling, flat roof

$35 to $975

• Percentage of the insulated area

• Insulating value before work

• Insulating value obtained after work

Exterior wall insulation

$295 to $2,440

• Percentage of insulated area

• Scale of increase in insulating value

Basement foundation wall insulation

$165 to $1,625

• Percentage of insulated area

• Scale of increase in insulating value

Insulation and sealing of the basement header joist

$165

• Scale of increase in insulating value

Insulation of the exterior walls and header joists of the crawl space

$130 and 1,300$

• Scale of increase in insulating value

• Percentage of insulated area

100% floor insulation over crawl space

$325

• Scale of increase in insulating value

Insulation of an exposed floor

$245

• 100% of the area must be insulated

• A minimum of 14 sq. meters must be insulated

• Scale of increase in insulating value

Door / Window / Skylight

$60

per opening in the wall or roof

• Must be ENERGY STARMD approved

• Must be installed in an existing opening

Heat recovery fan (VRC) or energy-recovery fan (VRE)

$490

• Valid for installation or replacement.

• The device must be of the heat-recovery type and must be included in section 3 of the Home Ventilating Institute Certified Products Directory.

Drainage Water Heat Recovery Device

$80 to $165

• Valid for a new installation only.

• Amount calculated based on the efficiency of the new system.

Installing a geothermal system

$5365

• Installing a complete geothermal system.

• The system must be certified by the Canadian Geothermal Energy Coalition (CSEC).

Replacing a geothermal system

$2150

• Replacement of the heat pump on an existing geothermal system.

• The existing system must be certified by the Canadian Geothermal Energy Coalition (CSEC).

Air heat pump

$650

• Installing or replacing an air heat pump for heating and air conditioning.

• The system must be ENERGY STARTMD approved

• The system can be a central bi-bloc air heat pump, one-piece or mini-bloc without a duct.

• Please note, other device power and installation configuration requirements apply.

Factors taken into account in the calculations

Financial assistance

Achieving the rate of air change per hour, as recommended in the evaluation report.

$245

Over 10% of the rate of change of air per hour, as recommended in the evaluation report.

$365

Over 20% of the rate of change of air per hour, as recommended in the evaluation report.

$490

Source: Transition énergétique

It should be noted that if the building contains several units, the financial assistance will be higher than for single-family homes.

What renovation projects are covered by Rénoclimat?

Here are the four main classifications of energy efficiency improvement projects:

• Improving insulation

• Improving waterproofing

• Replace doors and windows

• Installing mechanical systems

Isolation

Many homes are poorly insulated, resulting in energy losses that harm the environment and your wallet. Efforts to improve the insulation of a building are therefore covered by this subsidy. This generally refers to roof insulation, exterior wall insulation, foundation wall insulation and floor sublayer insulation.

Sealing

Openings between doors and windows are other places where energy loss can be significant. This can be done through caulking work, such as around doors, windows and any other area where cold and warm air can escape.

Doors and windows

Regarding doors and windows, the goal of the program is to replace old models with models that are ENERGY STAR-approved.

Mechanical systems

In this case, the aim is to make the replacement of certain systems like:

• The ventilation system;

• Heating the house;

• Heating the water.

It should be noted that if you plan to install a heat pump for your heating system, it might be more worthwhile for you to apply to the Chauffez vert program. Click here to learn more about this program.

The following projects are not eligible for the Rénoclimat program:

• Installing electronic thermostats;

• Installing a central electronic thermostat;

• Replacing an air conditioner;

• Repairing a heat pump;

• Water conservation measures

• Expansion work;

• Any other measure that does not improve the energy efficiency of a home.

Temporary measures added to the Rénoclimat program

• Energy assessment visits will be free (normally a certain amount must be paid for these assessments)

• Under certain conditions, financial assistance will be increased by $1,000 for participants who have received or requested their post-work evaluation (before December 31, 2020)

• The installation of a low-temperature heat pump, geothermal system or geothermal heat pump could benefit from increased financial assistance totalling $1,000.

What is the procedure to be eligible from the Rénoclimat program?

Here are the steps you can take to get the Rénoclimat grant:

1. Before the work begins, you must register for the program by completing an appointment request.

2. An evaluator will then visit the site to assess your residence. This assessment, which will last approximately 2 to 3 hours, will be used to verify the condition of the building, to identify infiltration and air leakage and to determine the EnerGuide rating. Normally, there is a fee for this assessment. However, during the period from May 11 to December 31, 2020, these fees have been withdrawn. For normal fee amounts, please see this guide (in french only).

3. Next, you will receive the evaluation report where you will find the recommendations for work to be done to improve the energy efficiency of your home.

4. The next step will be to start the work while ensuring that the results meet the subsidy criteria. You should talk to your contractor to ensure that they take these factors into account when choosing materials and building techniques.

5. Once the work has been completed, you will need to get another assessment by an expert. This visit is shorter than the first meeting and is offered free of charge at all times. Once again, you will be able to request an appointment online. The evaluator will then come to make sure that the work meets the program's criteria. You will also need to provide some evidence, including documents and invoices. The evaluator may also perform some tests.

6. Once your assessment has been validated, that's when you will be able to receive financial assistance. Please be aware that the cheque will be mailed 10 to 12 weeks after the last evaluation of the work. Therefore, it is important to take this time into account when assessing the feasibility of the project according to your financial situation.

Here is the place to make an appointment for the initial evaluation: Request for an appointment for Rénoclimat (in french only).