Efficient Farming Products Program – Piglet Warmer Component
Opt for efficient piglet warmers and save on electricity costs.
Get a rebate on the purchase and installation of piglet warmers
| Product Type | Purchase rebate |
|---|---|
| Efficient piglet warmer | $163 |
The rebate claim must total at least $2,000 and must be calculated using the Hydro-Québec tool: Efficient Farming Products – Rebate Claim [PDF 1.32 MB – in French only].
IMPORTANT: Do you want to fill out this interactive PDF form on your screen?
To do so, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) installed on your computer.
- Save the PDF form on your computer.
- Go to where you saved the PDF form on your computer and open it using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Eligible products
If you’re planning to replace some of your equipment, or if you’re looking to add new equipment, opt for energy-efficient models.
Eligible piglet warmers must have the following components:
- a cover
- an infrared lamp
- an intelligent control to regulate lamp intensity according to creep temperature
- an infrared sensor in each creep area
Not sure if a piglet warmer is eligible? Call us at 1 800 463‑9900.
Benefits
Quick and easy
Quick and easy rebate on purchase and installation
Energy savings
- Use 74% less energy than with infrared lamps with no intelligent control
- Less power required to keep the piglets warm, thanks to the infrared sensors, which measure the body temperature of each piglet and send this information to the intelligent control that regulates lamp intensity
Superior efficiency
- Lower rate of piglet mortality due to crushing
- Protection against drafts coming up through grating
Precise temperature control
Greater comfort and warmth adjusted to the age and weight of each piglet, thanks to infrared sensors
Take part in the program
Refer to the Rebate Guide to find out how to implement your project. The Guide provides information about the eligibility requirements and the procedure to submit a request. Participants undertake to comply with all applicable Québec laws and regulations.
Rebate Guide [PDF 435 kB – in French only]Note: Distributors, master electricians and manufacturers can no longer register themselves or their products under the Program.
Documents and tools
Use the Efficient Farming Products – Rebate Claim [PDF 2 MB – in French only] form to submit a rebate claim.
IMPORTANT: Do you want to fill out this interactive PDF form on your screen?
To do so, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) installed on your computer.
- Save the PDF form on your computer.
- Go to where you saved the PDF form on your computer and open it using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Eligibility
To receive a rebate under the Piglet Warmer Component of the Efficient Farming Products Program, you must submit your claim and include proofs of purchase and installation within six months of the date of purchase. Requests received after this period will not be accepted. The rebate claim must total at least $2,000, and the total acquisition cost (before-tax purchase and installation cost) of the efficient product(s) covered by this component must be greater than the amount of the rebate.
See the Participant’s Guide [PDF 435 kB – in French only] to find out how to claim your rebate.
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