What is dual-energy?
Dual-energy uses two complementary energies for heating: electricity as the main source for most of the year and natural gas as a backup source during extremely cold weather1.
This energy solution is available for residential customers (condo, single-family home, duplex and triplex), multi-residential customers and business customers.
It lets you use the right energy, at the right time and at the best cost.
3 reasons to choose dual-energy
Optimize your energy budget
By taking advantage of special electricity rates2 (dual-energy rate from Hydro-Québec or your electricity provider), you could enjoy significant savings on your energy bills3.
For individuals, this rate is usually not restricted to heating and applies all year round on all electrical devices, so it can be beneficial for other uses, such as charging an electric vehicle or running an air conditioner in summer.
Access attractive grants
The Quebec government, Hydro-Québec and Énergir have joined forces to offer you a grant that can cover up to 80%4 of the additional costs associated with the purchase and installation of new dual-energy equipment.
Some municipalities offer additional subsidies, to make your conversion to dual-energy even easier. Find out more from your municipality!
Contribute to the energy transition
By switching from a heating system that uses only fossil fuel to a dual-energy electricity–natural gas system, you will be actively helping to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. You will be helping Énergir, your municipality and all of Québec meet the ambitious challenge of decarbonization.
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Single-family, Condo, Duplex and Triplex
Multi-residential
Business
Take advantage of generous grants
By switching to dual-energy, you may be eligible for grants4 under the Chauffez vert program. The amounts available vary depending on your home and the type of heating.
Ready to switch to dual-energy?
Our team can answer all your questions, from your first call to installation.
Dual energy for smart management of your buildings
Choosing dual energy for your multi-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 your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Are you a property owner or manager and want to know more?
Reduce your carbon footprint with valuable grants
By switching to dual-energy, you may be eligible for grants4 under the Écoperformance program to reward your efforts to decarbonize. The amount granted for each project is custom-calculated based on the specific characteristics of the building, the equipment being installed and their power.
Ready to take action?
Our team of experts will be pleased to answer all your questions and offer recommendations tailored to your tailored to your situation.
Single-family, Condo, Duplex and Triplex
Take advantage of generous grants
By switching to dual-energy, you may be eligible for grants4 under the Chauffez vert program. The amounts available vary depending on your home and the type of heating.
Ready to switch to dual-energy?
Our team can answer all your questions, from your first call to installation.
Multi-residential
Dual energy for smart management of your buildings
Choosing dual energy for your multi-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 your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Are you a property owner or manager and want to know more?
Business
Reduce your carbon footprint with valuable grants
By switching to dual-energy, you may be eligible for grants4 under the Écoperformance program to reward your efforts to decarbonize. The amount granted for each project is custom-calculated based on the specific characteristics of the building, the equipment being installed and their power.
Ready to take action?
Our team of experts will be pleased to answer all your questions and offer recommendations tailored to your tailored to your situation.
Énergir supports 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 or -15°C, depending on the region.
2 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).
3 Economic competitiveness depends on a number of factors, including the type of building, the equipment used and the current rate.
4 Certain conditions apply. Grant amounts vary depending on the power of the devices installed and the work done to install them. Grant amounts cannot exceed 80% of the premium cost associated with the purchase and installation of the equipment. Costs for electrical work may be added to the cost of purchasing and installing the equipment. The amounts and terms and conditions of grants are subject to change without notice.
Under the Chauffez vert program, the grant can cover up to 80% of the extra cost of eligible projects. To find out the conditions and eligibility criteria, please visit the website dedicated to the Chauffez vert program.
Under the EcoPerformance program, the grant can cover up to 80% of the extra cost of eligible projects, to a maximum of $250,000 per site. To find out the conditions and eligibility criteria, please visit the website dedicated to the EcoPerformance program.