What is dual energy?
Dual energy means using two complementary energies for your heating: electricity as the main source for most of the year and natural gas as a backup source in periods of extreme cold1.
This energy solution is available for our business, multi-residential, and residential customers (single-family, condo, duplex and triplex).
This enables you to use the right energy, at the right time.
3 reasons to choose dual energy
Access attractive grants
Hydro-Québec and Énergir, with support from the Government of Québec as part of the 2030 Plan for a Green Economy, have joined forces to offer you a grant that can cover up to 80%2 of extra costs associated with switching to dual energy.
Optimize your energy budget
By taking advantage of lower electricity rates3 and switching to natural gas in cold weather1, you could enjoy recurring savings on your energy bill4.
Contribute to the energy transition
By choosing dual energy, you’re helping to fight climate change by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the heating of your buildings and promoting better energy use during periods of extreme cold.
Business
Multi-residential
Single-family, Condo, Duplex/Triplex
Dual energy: a strategic energy choice
You could save costs and energy thanks to preferential electricity rates³ and grants² for replacing or adding a dual-energy electricity-natural gas heating system.
Want to talk with us?
Your representative will be happy to answer all your questions and provide recommendations tailored to your situation.
Dual energy for smart management of your buildings
Choosing dual energy for your multi-unit residential buildings means optimizing your energy management by combining the benefits of electricity and natural gas. A thoughtful approach to optimizing your budget while reducing GHG emissions associated with the heating of your buildings.
Watch a testimonial See financial incentives
Are you a property owner or manager and want to know more?
Is dual energy right for you?
New for residential customers! Find out if you’re eligible and what grants are available by answering a few questions in your Customer space.
Would you like to learn more or have specific questions about your conversion?
Business
Dual energy: a strategic energy choice
You could save costs and energy thanks to preferential electricity rates³ and grants² for replacing or adding a dual-energy electricity-natural gas heating system.
Want to talk with us?
Your representative will be happy to answer all your questions and provide recommendations tailored to your situation.
Multi-residential
Dual energy for smart management of your buildings
Choosing dual energy for your multi-unit residential buildings means optimizing your energy management by combining the benefits of electricity and natural gas. A thoughtful approach to optimizing your budget while reducing GHG emissions associated with the heating of your buildings.
Watch a testimonial See financial incentives
Are you a property owner or manager and want to know more?
Single-family, Condo, Duplex/Triplex
Is dual energy right for you?
New for residential customers! Find out if you’re eligible and what grants are available by answering a few questions in your Customer space.
Would you like to learn more or have specific questions about your conversion?
Énergir is here to support you in your project
Don't wait any longer,
switch to dual-energy!
Dual energy is for Énergir current customers who use a natural gas-fired central heating system and meet the eligibility criteria. Under certain conditions, new construction may also be eligible for the dual-energy offer.
1. When temperatures drop to -12°C and under or -15°C and under, depending on the region.
2. Certain conditions apply. Grants may vary according to building characteristics, type of heating, the equipment purchased as well as the work required for their installation.
As part of the Dual Energy Program, the grant amount can cover up to 80% of the extra costs for eligible Residential projects; and up to 80% of the extra costs for eligible projects with a maximum amount of $250,000 per site in the Business category.
Additional costs related to the required electrical work may be added to the purchase and installation costs of the equipment. Grant conditions and amounts may be changed without notice.
To learn about the conditions and eligibility criteria, please consult the Dual Energy Program Participation Guide (in French only).
3. Residential customers with an electricity/natural-gas heating system are eligible for Hydro-Québec’s Rate DT for all of their household consumption, or their electrical distributor’s dual-energy rate where applicable.
Business customers with an electricity/natural gas heating system are eligible for the small- and medium-power dual-energy rate for space heating between October 1 and April 30 inclusive (electricity for other uses is covered by a separate Rate G, M or G9 subscription, as applicable, as is electricity consumed between May 1 and September 30 inclusive).
4. Economic competitiveness depends on a number of factors, including the type of building, the equipment used, the consumption habits and the current rate.