Dual energy

You are eligible for financial assistance if you add an electric central heat pump to your natural gas central heating system, regardless of whether or not you decide to replace your gas boiler at the same time.

For detached, semi-detached or row houses or condo units with a separate heating system, the amount available is $6,000.

Duplex or triplex: financial assistance is also available.

Financial assistance is available to switch to a dual-energy (electricity and natural gas) heating system in a detached, semi-detached or row house, a condo unit with a separate heating system, or a duplex, triplex or other multi-unit building.

The dual-energy offer for sustainable decarbonization is geared to Énergir residential customers with a forced-air or hot water central heating system that runs on natural gas. Participants must purchase and install new equipment leading to the exclusive use of a dual-energy heating system. The ultimate goal is to increase the amount of electricity used in the heating of buildings.

No. The offer is not available to Hydro‑Québec customers who already heat with electricity or a dual-energy system. However, other programs are available to these customers. See the offers.

Residential customers who opt for dual-energy (electricity and natural gas) heating benefit from Hydro‑Québec’s Rate DT, which is available to all households that have a dual-energy system.

The offer is designed as an incentive for converting existing heating systems to dual energy. Financial assistance for the purchase and installation of the necessary equipment is provided under a partnership between the Québec government, Énergir and Hydro‑Québec. Furthermore, Hydro‑Québec’s Rate DT, aimed specifically at customers who use dual-energy heating systems, will apply to the electricity used. Rate DT lets customers enjoy recurring savings if they use the right energy source at the right time, based on the outdoor temperature.

To help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, since heating buildings is a major source of emissions that directly impact climate change. By teaming up, Hydro‑Québec and Énergir aim to decrease the amount of natural gas consumed by program participants by more than 70%, thereby helping Québec reach its GHG emissions reduction target set in the 2030 Plan for a Green Economy. Under the Plan, Québec aims to cut its emissions by 37.5% by 2030 compared with 1990 levels.

• Heating buildings using only electricity would put significant pressure on Hydro‑Québec’s grid during winter peak periods.
• Dual energy is an excellent way of maximizing the use of electricity in building heating while limiting the impact on the grid during peak periods. Lowering the demand for electricity at these specific times makes it possible to optimize operations at the very moments when the grid is subject to the most pressure. This in turn will help Hydro‑Québec avoid having to make additional investments or expenditure to meet peak demand.
• Between 2022 and 2030, the dual-energy offer will save Québec nearly $1.7 billion compared to an all-electric scenario, which would have a much greater impact on electricity rates.