Home energy upgrade
Geothermal
Geothermal draws the stable heat of the ground through buried loops — the most efficient heating system in Québec, with a LogisVert rebate of CA$750 per 1,000 BTU/h.
Step by step
How Geothermal installation works
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A site study assesses the ground and the available area to determine the loop type (horizontal or vertical boreholes).
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The trenches or boreholes are dug; the loops are laid and connected.
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The geothermal heat pump is installed indoors, often in the mechanical room.
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The system is pressurised, commissioned and tested.
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The LogisVert application is submitted to Hydro-Québec after installation.
Why it's worth it
Benefits of Geothermal
- Hydro-Québec LogisVert rebate — CA$750 per 1,000 BTU/h, with no standard residential cap
- Higher performance than air-source heat pumps thanks to the stable ground temperature
- Quiet operation — no noisy outdoor unit
- Geothermal loops last 50 years and more
- Heating in winter and cooling in summer from a single installation
- Installed by an RBQ-licensed contractor enrolled in LogisVert
What to budget
Typical cost
Typically CA$25,000–CA$45,000 installed, before assistance (well drilling included)
Costs vary significantly depending on property size, existing systems, and installer. A surveyor's assessment will give you an accurate figure. Available grants (listed below) can substantially reduce the net cost.
Is this right for you?
Ideal for
- Properties with enough land for horizontal loops or vertical boreholes
- New builds where the loops can be installed during construction
- Homes replacing oil, propane or electric-baseboard heating
- Owners seeking the most efficient and most discreet system
Financial support
Grants you may qualify for
LogisVert (Hydro-Québec)
Jusqu'à 6 700 $Aide d'Hydro-Québec pour une thermopompe efficace — de quelques centaines de dollars (air-air) jusqu'à 6 700 $ pour un système central air-eau. Installation par un entrepreneur licencié RBQ.
Rénoclimat
Jusqu'à 38 500 $Aide gouvernementale pour l'isolation, l'étanchéité et les fenêtres — jusqu'à 1 500 $ pour le toit et 3 750 $ pour les murs. Évaluation énergétique requise avant les travaux.
Ready to go?
Find RBQ-licensed Geothermal installers near you
Compare RBQ-licensed specialists in your area, check their credentials, and book a free assessment worth 380 $.
