Hydro-Québec’s LogisVert program plays a key role in promoting energy efficiency across Quebec, helping homeowners and businesses reduce energy consumption and costs. As of November 26, 2025, important updates to the LogisVert program have come into effect—most notably, a mandatory ENERGY STAR certification requirement for eligible equipment.

For HVAC distributors and contractors, understanding these changes is essential to remain compliant, protect access to incentives, and continue offering high-performance solutions to customers.

What Changed on November 26: Mandatory ENERGY STAR Certification

As of November 26, 2025, Hydro-Québec updated the eligibility criteria for the LogisVert program for both residential and commercial installations.

Key changes include:

  • The NEEP directory is no longer used to determine eligibility
  • All qualifying equipment must be ENERGY STAR certified
  • The requirement applies to both residential and commercial heat pump installations

By relying on ENERGY STAR certification, the LogisVert program now aligns with a widely recognized and independently verified performance standard—ensuring consistent energy savings and reliable system performance.

New Financial Assistance Structure Under the LogisVert Program

Hydro-Québec has also simplified its incentive structure to better reward high-efficiency systems:

ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps:

  • $50 per 1,000 BTU/h at -8°C
  • Eligible equipment must carry standard ENERGY STAR certification

ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Certified Heat Pumps:

  • $120 per 1,000 BTU/h at -8°C
  • Cold Climate models meet additional performance criteria, providing higher rebates

This updated structure encourages the adoption of higher-performing systems while making rebate calculations clearer and more predictable.

Efficient Solutions Program: Upcoming Changes

Hydro-Québec’s Efficient Solutions program (“Programme solutions efficaces” in French) will follow the same approach as LogisVert. Beginning in Spring 2026, the following changes are planned:

  • Launch of the OSE 6.0 tool (new version)
  • Only ENERGY STAR-certified air-source heat pumps will be eligible

This ensures consistency between Hydro-Québec incentive programs and further reinforces ENERGY STAR certification as the benchmark for energy-efficient HVAC equipment in Quebec.

Why Is Hydro-Québec Making This Change?

The decision to make ENERGY STAR certification mandatory in both the LogisVert and Efficient Solutions Program is driven by several objectives. 

  • Simplified eligibility process: Using a single, recognized certification standard will make it easier for distributors, contractors, and customers to understand which equipment qualifies. 
  • Improved equipment quality: All certified heat pumps will be backed by independent testing and verification. 
  • Stronger environmental impact: The change supports Quebec’s greenhouse gas reduction targets under the Plan for a Green Economy.

LogisVert Program Update: What Distributors and Contractors Should Do Now

Inventory Verification

Distributors and contractors should review their current inventory to confirm which models remain eligible under the updated LogisVert program. Prioritize ENERGY STAR certified heat pumps and consider Cold Climate models to help customers maximize rebates. Ensure manufacturers provide complete and up-to-date certification documentation.

Communicating with Customers

When advising customers, clearly highlight the benefits of ENERGY STAR certified heat pumps:

  • Proven efficiency and performance
  • Lower operating costs
  • Continued eligibility for Hydro-Québec rebates

For colder regions, Cold Climate ENERGY STAR-certified heat pumps offer optimal performance in Quebec winters and rebates that can be up to 2.4 times higher, making them a compelling long-term investment.

Conforto Heat Pumps and ENERGY STAR Certification

A Compliant and High-Performance Product Range

Conforto is here to support distributors and contractors through this transition by offering a heat pump range that fully aligns with the updated LogisVert program requirements.

What we offer HVAC distributors and contractors:

  • ENERGY STAR-certified heat pumps
  • Complete certification documentation
  • Technical support for eligibility and compliance questions
  • Ongoing product updates aligned with evolving standards

Supporting HVAC Distributors and Contractors Through the LogisVert Program Update

The recent LogisVert program update represents an opportunity for Quebec’s HVAC industry to raise performance and quality standards. By making ENERGY STAR certification mandatory, Hydro-Québec simplifies eligibility criteria while ensuring reliable energy savings and environmental benefits.

Discover how Conforto’s ENERGY STAR-certified heat pumps can help you stay compliant, maximize LogisVert incentives, and deliver superior comfort and efficiency to your customers. Contact Conforto today to learn more.