The 2026–2027 budget tabled by Québec’s Minister of Finance confirms an unprecedented push toward the province’s energy transition. Among the headline announcements, one measure stands out for our industry: a major enhancement to Hydro-Québec’s LogisVert program.

For the first time, a dedicated funding envelope has been earmarked for heat pump installations in multi-unit residential buildings. This opens up a vast, largely untapped market for our distributor and installer partners, while delivering much-needed financial relief to property owners.

A Game-Changer for Multi-Unit Property Owners

This legislative and budgetary shift marks the end of an era in which rental property owners were largely shut out of residential energy-efficiency incentive programs.

  • No more exclusions: Until very recently, LogisVert was primarily geared toward single-family homes. Owners of rental portfolios were often left to shoulder modernization costs on their own.
  • New eligibility: Whether you own a duplex, a triplex, or a large rental complex, you can now apply for financial assistance to install heat pumps.
  • Government objective: The strategy aims to reduce peak demand on Hydro-Québec’s grid. By targeting the rental housing stock, the government is tapping into one of Québec’s biggest untapped pools of energy savings.

Direct Impact on Tenants’ Energy Bills

Beyond building upgrades, this measure carries a critical social dimension. Tenants, who often pay their own electricity bills, stand to benefit the most from these improvements.

  • Lower heating costs: Replacing energy-hungry electric baseboards or outdated systems with high-performance heat pumps can dramatically cut tenants’ energy bills.
  • Year-round comfort: Access to efficient cooling is no longer a luxury — it’s a public health necessity as urban heat waves grow more frequent and intense.
  • Energy equity: With this expansion, apartment dwellers are no longer penalized by the type of housing they live in. Now, they’ll have access to the same energy-saving technologies as single-family homeowners.

LogisVert Program Enhancement Details

Financial Assistance for High-Efficiency Heat Pumps

The program maintains strict standards to ensure real results. Certification requirements (such as ENERGY STAR®) remain central to guaranteeing actual kilowatt-hour savings. Financial assistance is calculated based on heating capacity at –8 °C (BTU/h), covering a significant share of purchase and installation costs for each unit added to a dwelling.

Energy-Efficient Appliances and Complementary Measures

It’s worth noting that LogisVert goes beyond heat pumps. Property owners can combine this assistance with other incentives for comprehensive building upgrades:

  • Variable-speed pool pumps
  • Heat pump dryers
  • Roof insulation and weatherstripping

What This Means for HVAC Distributors and Installers (B2B)

For HVAC professionals, this budget is reshaping the market landscape for 2026.

  • Anticipated demand surge: Rebate accessibility is set to trigger a wave of retrofit projects in the rental sector. Contractors should prepare for a sharp increase in grouped quote requests.
  • Your role as a trusted advisor: The installer becomes the linchpin of the project. You’ll need to guide your clients through LogisVert’s eligibility criteria to ensure they secure the available funding. Your technical expertise is the key to their return on investment.
  • Competitive edge: Mastering the ins and outs of the updated program will help you close larger deals and build lasting relationships with property managers and condo associations.

Stock Up Now: Why Eligible Heat Pumps Matter

Technical compliance is the only path to rebate approval. For your clients to receive their reimbursement, the equipment must meet strict low-temperature performance standards.

Conforto products, including the Maximum series of ductless mini-split systems, are engineered to exceed these requirements. On top of delivering optimal performance in Québec’s climate, they streamline program eligibility.

We strongly encourage our distributors to plan their inventory now. Demand from the rental sector is expected to put significant pressure on province-wide stock levels.

Why Choose Conforto Heat Pumps for Your LogisVert Projects?

By choosing Conforto, you’re offering your clients much more than a piece of equipment. You’re also giving them:

  1. Certified performance: Our units ensure that property owners receive the maximum rebate from Hydro-Québec, thanks to superior energy efficiency ratings.
  2. Simplified installation: We design reliable systems that minimize service callbacks and maximize your field team’s profitability.
  3. Complete documentation: Conforto makes your job easier by providing all the technical data sheets and certifications needed to build your clients’ rebate applications.

Seize the Opportunity with the Conforto Network

The 2026–2027 budget creates an unprecedented growth lever for Québec’s heating and cooling industry. As a partner in our network, you have the tools and products you need to lead the way in this new multi-unit segment.

Contact us for more information.