Building and renovating
Two great ways to be energy wise!
Planning on buying a new home or renovating your current one? Aim for better efficiency and save in the long term. This section contains tips and tools to undertake minor and major renovations to reduce your energy consumption.
Planning renovations?
Become a Hilo home and save!
If you are planning to change your thermostats, it’s the perfect time to become a Hilo home! With the Hilo app, you’ll be able to control the heating, lighting and various connected devices at your fingertips, from wherever you may be.
In addition to saving on your Hydro-Québec bill, you could receive cash rewards for taking up challenges to reduce your consumption during winter peak periods. Take advantage of the free gateway and installation—a value of $540—as well as reduced prices on thermostats and other connected devices.
The ECOPEAK® water heater, an eco-friendly choice.
*Offer valid until December 31, 2020. The discount is calculated after taxes. Certain conditions apply.
ECOPEAK® is a trademark property of Usines Giant Inc.
No matter the extent of your renovations, you have everything to gain from being energy wise and choosing efficient products.
Quick tips for small renovations
Major renovations
The Rénoclimat® program created by Transition énergétique Québec (TEQ) provides support for renovation projects to help maximize your savings. Certified advisors are available to assess your home’s energy efficiency and conduct a blower door test to quantify any air leaks. Based on the results, the advisor will give your home an energy rating and suggest retrofits to improve its efficiency.
Innovative Projects program
The Innovative Projects program promotes the creation of housing developments with very high energy efficiency.
Hydro-Québec is offering financial incentives to real estate promoters and building contractors to encourage them to develop projects that optimize a building’s energy consumption through the use of high performance technologies and the installation of innovative electromechanical systems.
Learn more about the Innovative Projects program [in French only].
