Heat pumps by province · checked October 19, 2026

Heat pumps in Quebec

Quebec homes need heat down to −22.3°C to −28.9°C on a design day. At today's prices a cold-climate heat pump in Montréal delivers heat for about $16.16 a GJ, against $22.29 for a high-efficiency gas furnace.

A brick Montréal plex with exterior spiral staircases in winter
Design temperature −28.9°C coldest of 11 cities we cover; mildest −22.3°C
Cold-climate heat pump $16.16 per GJ Montréal, seasonal COP 2.2
Gas furnace (95%) $22.29 per GJ a heat pump beats gas here above a seasonal COP of 1.6
Heat pump programs 2 of 4 open Amounts and equipment rules

Climate and sizing

A heat pump is sized to the design temperature: the cold that a home must handle on all but the coldest 1% of winter hours. Below that, most systems keep heating at reduced output, and a backup (electric strips or the old furnace) covers the gap. The seasonal COP is a planning value for the whole winter, backup and defrost included.

Heating climate by city in Quebec
City Design temperature Heating degree days Nights below −20°C Seasonal COP, cold-climate Heat pump cost per GJ
Montréal −22.3°C 4,363 14.3 2.2 standard 1.9 $16.16
Québec City −24.8°C 5,006 24.1 2.0 standard 1.7 $17.78
Laval −23.1°C 4,363 14.3 2.2 standard 1.9 $16.16
Gatineau −24.3°C 4,395 16.8 2.2 standard 1.9 $16.16
Longueuil −23.2°C 4,539 19.4 2.2 standard 1.9 $16.16
Sherbrooke −25.8°C 4,683 26.7 2.2 standard 1.9 $16.16
Lévis −24.8°C 5,084 29.1 2.0 standard 1.7 $17.78
Saguenay −28.9°C 5,636 46.6 2.0 standard 1.7 $17.78
Trois-Rivières −25.2°C 4,826 27.1 2.2 standard 1.9 $16.16
Terrebonne −26.1°C 4,601 22.7 2.2 standard 1.9 $16.16
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu −24.0°C 4,397 17.7 2.2 standard 1.9 $16.16

Design temperatures: HOT2000 weather files (NRCan). Degree days and cold nights: Environment and Climate Change Canada 1991–2020 normals. Seasonal COP: Seasonal COP for a whole heating season, including electric backup heat and defrost, for a heat pump sized for mild to cold weather. Planning values set slightly below modelled results (Dunsky/CCI 2024) because field studies (RDH for FortisBC; Yukon pilot) came in lower. Above 6,000 degree-days the values rest on one partial-season pilot in Whitehorse, so we use the low end of the band from 7,000 degree-days (Yellowknife).

What heat costs to run in Montréal

Cost per gigajoule of heat delivered into the house, at prices current on October 8, 2026, using the marginal price of electricity an electrically heated home pays in winter. A typical older house in a cold province uses 60 to 120 GJ of heat a year. Here a heat pump costs less to run than a 95% gas furnace whenever its seasonal COP is above 1.6, which a cold-climate system reaches in this climate.

Delivered heat cost by fuel in Montréal
Heating system Cost per GJ of heat vs cheapest Based on
Cold-climate heat pump $16.16 cheapest seasonal COP 2.2 for this climate
Standard heat pump $18.71 +16% seasonal COP 1.9
Natural gas furnace (95%) $22.29 +38% 79.4¢ per m³
Electric baseboards or furnace $35.56 +120% 12.8¢ per kWh
Oil furnace (85%) $59.13 +266% $1.92 per litre, 12-month average

Prices and their sources are on our energy cost calculator, which works the numbers for your own home.

Heat pump rebates in Quebec

Every heat pump program we found, with the equipment rule that decides which models qualify. Checked against each program's own page on October 19, 2026.

LogisVert — residential heat pump and geothermal grants

Open

Hydro-Québec

Heat pump amountsAir-source (central or mini-split): $50 per 1,000 BTU/h of heating capacity at −8°C for an ENERGY STAR certified heat pump; $120 per 1,000 BTU/h if it is an ENERGY STAR model 'classified cold climate' (Hydro-Québec's summary card says 'up to $6,700' without a breakdown). Eligible multi-unit buildings, installs from June 15, 2026: +$100 per 1,000 BTU/h at −8°C (total $220), not combinable with the 5% multiple-measures bonus or any other Hydro-Québec or government offer. Geothermal: new system $750 per 1,000 BTU/h,…

Equipment ruleHeat pumps installed on or after November 26, 2025 must be ENERGY STAR certified; the $120 rate needs an ENERGY STAR model 'classified cold climate' (the participant's guide, version 1.10 of September 15, 2026, doesn't define the term further). The model must be on Hydro-Québec's list of eligible heat pumps ('Liste des thermopompes admissibles au Programme', which prevails over the online search tool; searchable by ENERGY STAR Unique ID or AHRI model number, filtered by installation date); the invoice must show…

Other conditionsNo evaluation required. Buy new from a Quebec retailer; contractor registered with the Registraire des entreprises, holding the RBQ licences for the work and belonging to the relevant professional body. Apply within nine months of installation (portal in French); geothermal and thermal storage grants are deducted by the installer. Not eligible: indoor units or ducts outside…

hydroquebec.com ↗ · checked October 19, 2026

LogisVert — modest-income households (free heat pump; Greener Homes Affordability partner)

Closed now

Hydro-Québec, with federal Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program funding

Heat pump amountsHeat pump, installation and support at no cost (a municipality may charge permit fees).

Equipment ruleEquipment chosen and installed by the program; no model list or certification rule published on the page.

Other conditionsTenant or owner; main residence heated by baseboard heaters; no heat pump already installed; household income before tax under the 2026–2027 limits ($59,076 for one person to $144,705 for six or more); registered for Éconologis after September 30, 2025. Rollout continues gradually from early fall 2026 through year-end, in certain regions first.

Statusclosed

hydroquebec.com ↗ · checked October 19, 2026

Hydro-Québec dual-energy offer (natural gas + electric central heat pump)

Open

Hydro-Québec with Énergir and Enbridge Gaz Québec (page refers to the Chauffez vert program)

Heat pump amounts$7,300 for Énergir customers or $6,800 for Enbridge Gaz Québec customers to add an electric central heat pump to a forced-air natural gas system in a detached, semi-detached or row house, or a condo with its own heating system. Duplexes, triplexes and hot-water systems are said to qualify but no amount is given. No ground-source amount.

Equipment ruleAn 'electric central heat pump' added to the existing natural gas system. The page states no ENERGY STAR, cold-climate, capacity or model-list requirement; the gas distributor handles eligibility.

Other conditionsContact the gas distributor (Énergir 1 844 480-1313; Enbridge Gaz Québec 1 819 771-8321) and get contractor bids that include the assistance; billing on Rate DT. Homes already heated by electricity aren't eligible (as of our October 8 check). The page shows no dates or funding status.

hydroquebec.com ↗ · checked October 19, 2026

Chauffez vert — oil and propane conversion component

Closed now

Government of Quebec (MELCCFP)

Heat pump amountsNone now: aid has not been offered since March 31, 2026, and applications received after that date are refused.

Equipment ruleWhile it ran: a new system powered by electricity or a combination of renewables (e.g., an air-source heat pump or electric baseboards), new equipment only, with the oil or propane furnace or boiler and the tank fully removed; RBQ-licensed contractor. No ENERGY STAR or cold-climate rule was stated.

Other conditionsNatural gas systems weren't eligible for this component. Quebec's page (updated July 6, 2026) says the conversion component ended after nearly 14 years and 64,000+ households.

Statusclosed

quebec.ca ↗ · checked October 19, 2026

Federal programs

National Heat Pump Rebate

Announced October 8, 2026 and opening early 2027: up to $10,000 below the median income, $2,000 for other eligible homeowners

Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program

Free retrofits for low-to-median-income households through provincial partners in BC, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, PEI and Quebec (Quebec's 2026–27 intake has closed) — not available in Ontario

Our full program guides

Rénoclimat (Quebec)Hydro-Québec LogisVert

NRCan's Eligible Products List ↗

Systems that suit Quebec winters

The certified systems that heat most efficiently at −15°C (5°F) on current refrigerants, from ENERGY STAR's Canadian listings. Rows marked "Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds" are the ones to check on NRCan's list for federal and most provincial rebates. With design temperatures near −28.9°C, ask for the maker's capacity tables below −15°C and plan the backup heat.

Mini-splits and multi-splits

Cold-climate mini-splits for Quebec
Brand Outdoor / indoor model Size Heat at −15°C (5°F) COP at −15°C (5°F) HSPF2 SEER2 Refrigerant AHRI #
Midea M3O Series M3OX430-27HFN8-M1 Same ratings also listed as Innovair, Stelpro, Dettson and Ouellet 27,000 BTU/h 2.5-ton 21,400 BTU/h 79% of rated 2.80 10.0 22.5 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds 218461516
Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series AOUH12KTAP1 ASUH12KTAS 15,300 BTU/h 1-ton 16,200 BTU/h 106% of rated 2.62 13.7 31.5 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds 216018256
Hitachi airCore700 PAS-18BUFASDQ1-LAC PCI-B18UFA1DQ 18,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton 15,000 BTU/h 83% of rated 2.60 11.0 27.0 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds 217450776
Hitachi airCore700 PAS-18BUFASDQ1 PCI-B18UFA1DQ 20,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton 16,200 BTU/h 81% of rated 2.60 11.0 25.0 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds 214723258
Carrier 45M Series 37MARAQ24AA3 45MAHAQ24XA3 Same ratings also listed as Bryant, Midea, Heil, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, KeepRite and other ICP brands, Payne and WeatherMaker, Kenmore, LPS Legacy, Smart Comfort 25,000 BTU/h 2-ton 19,600 BTU/h 78% of rated 2.54 11.7 23.1 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds 215323752
Bosch BMS Series BMS500-AAS024-1CSXRD BMS500-AAU024-1AHWXD Same ratings also listed as Midea, Moovair, Innovair, Stelpro, Dettson and Ouellet, Cooper & Hunter, ACiQ, Blueridge, AC PRO, CanAir 25,000 BTU/h 2-ton 19,600 BTU/h 78% of rated 2.54 11.7 23.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds 215223306
Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series AOUH15KTAP1 ASUH15KTAS 17,400 BTU/h 1-ton 18,400 BTU/h 106% of rated 2.52 13.0 28.7 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds 216018257
AUX C-Series AFEB09HP115V1CO AFEB09HP115V1CH 9,700 BTU/h 1-ton 9,200 BTU/h 95% of rated 2.52 9.5 22.0 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds 214290017

Central systems, 2 tons and up

Cold-climate central heat pumps for Quebec
Brand Outdoor / indoor model Size Heat at −15°C (5°F) COP at −15°C (5°F) HSPF2 SEER2 Refrigerant AHRI #
Samsung Hylex AC060FCUPCG FEMUU1A60S001R 56,000 BTU/h 4.5-ton 43,000 BTU/h 77% of rated 2.58 9.0 17.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 217734250
Samsung Hylex AC048FCUPCG FEMTT7A60S001R 48,000 BTU/h 4-ton 40,500 BTU/h 84% of rated 2.52 8.5 16.5 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 217734248
Hisense Hi-PRO HD AUWR-60U3TH5 AUH-48UX3TEH3 Same ratings also listed as Endura, Gridless, HAXXAIR, Multi MFG, SUM X, Voltas, Zephyr 48,000 BTU/h 4-ton 37,000 BTU/h 77% of rated 2.52 9.0 19.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds 215270433
Midea MVB Series MOE30-36HFN10-M3X MVBDM-36HWFN10-WC3 36,000 BTU/h 3-ton 36,000 BTU/h 100% of rated 2.46 10.0 18.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds 216967947
Hisense Hi-PRO HD AUWR-6024P AUH-6024 Same ratings also listed as Endura, Gridless, HAXXAIR, Multi MFG, SUM X, Voltas, Zephyr 57,000 BTU/h 5-ton 42,000 BTU/h 74% of rated 2.46 9.0 19.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds 214855379
Armstrong Air, AirEase, Ducane and Concord A7CP21V SERIES A7CP21V36P-**A 7EH30BX-**+TDR Same ratings also listed as AC PRO 30,800 BTU/h 3-ton 22,600 BTU/h 73% of rated 2.44 8.5 17.5 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds 217493329
Lennox Elite EL21KLV SERIES EL21KLV-036-230A** CK40HT-30B-**+TDR Same ratings also listed as GE Appliances and Haier 31,200 BTU/h 3-ton 22,800 BTU/h 73% of rated 2.44 9.4 19.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds 217443321
Lennox DAVE LENNOX SIGNATURE SL22KLV SERIES SL22KLV-036-230A** CBK48MVT-060-230-** 32,600 BTU/h 3-ton 33,200 BTU/h 102% of rated 2.42 10.5 20.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Meets NRCan's −15°C thresholds 216776011

Brands with the most cold-climate models

Outdoor models that meet ENERGY STAR Cold Climate, by brand. Each brand page has the warranty, lines and best models.

Brands by cold-climate model count
BrandENERGY STAR Cold ClimateAll certified modelsPrice tier
Midea 518 624 Mid-range
Gree 479 527 Mid-range
Innovair, Stelpro, Dettson and Ouellet 207 218 Mid-range
Innova (formerly Ephoca) 193 193 Premium
TCL 166 176 Not rated
Hisense 161 198 Mid-range
Mitsubishi Electric 152 231 Premium
Heil, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, KeepRite and other ICP brands 146 275 Budget to premium
Moovair 136 151 Mid-range
Bryant 123 219 Budget to premium
Carrier 123 201 Budget to premium
Comfort-Aire and Century 121 148 Mid-range

Compare every brand · All 42 brand pages and every certified name

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