Steps to follow
To qualify for the Rénoclimat program, you must apply for an energy evaluation of your home before undertaking any work, then complete the renovations and ask for a post-work energy evaluation.
You may receive financial assistanceunder the Rénoclimat program if your retrofits have improved the energy efficiency of your home and if you meet the program’s eligibility criteria.
Five steps to follow
the Rénoclimat program, please refer to the following five steps.
| Step 1 | Before undertaking any work, call us at 1-866-266-0008 to register. You can also register by filling out our online form to request an appointment. (Please note that the form is only available in French).
You will receive an email confirming your enrollment in the program a few days later. The service organisation delivering the Renoclimat program in your region will contact you to schedule an appointment.
You should be able to get an appointment within a month.
Until May 1, 2024, the program offers free pre and post-retrofit energy evaluations, including subsequent evaluations. After that date, a fee of 150$ plus taxes will apply for subsequent energy evaluations and for the first pre-retrofit energy evaluation. The fee for the pre-retrofit energy evaluation will be reimbursed if you are eligible for financial assistance upon the completion of your project. |
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| Step 2 | A Rénoclimat energy advisor will come to your home for the pre-retrofit energy evaluation of your home. Discuss your energy efficiency renovation plans with the advisor.
Your advisor will calculate the EnerGuide rating of your home and send you an evaluation report containing energy efficiency recommendations.
Are you planning to apply for a loan for the Canada Greener Homes Loan program? You must submit your loan applicationbefore starting the renovations for which you wish to obtain a loan. |
| Step 3 | Renovate your home or hire someone to renovate it for you. Use the recommendations listed in the evaluation report to guide you through the retrofits. |
| Step 4 | Once you have completed the renovation work, contact your advisor again or call 1-866-266-0008 to obtain the post-work energy evaluation of your home.
You can also request the post-retrofit energy evaluation by filling in the online form to request an appointment. Please note that the form is only available in French.
You should be able to get an appointment within a month.
The Rénoclimat advisor will come to your home to assess the improvements and calculate its new EnerGuide rating. |
| Step 5 | If you are eligible, and if you have provided your social insurance number (SIN) or Québec enterprise number (QEN), your cheque for Rénoclimat financial assistance will be mailed to you 10 to 12 weeks after the post-retrofit evaluation. |
Steps to follow when participating for a second or third time.
You may participate in the Rénoclimat program more than once for the same home. However, you must carry out different retrofits each time you participate. Please see the steps for subsequent participations in the program.
Deadline that must be met
There is no specific deadline that must be met between the two pre-retrofit and post-retrofit energy evaluations to remain eligible for financial assistance. You can take the time you need to renovate your home and decide when it is the right time for you to request the post-retrofit energy evaluation .
Once this evaluation is done, the financial assistance to which you are entitled will be mailed to you.
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