Choosing the right contractor to convert an oil or propane heating system
To be eligible for the Chauffez vert program, the dismantling of a fuel furnace (oil or propane) and the installation of a new heating system must done by qualified, certified contractors.
Plan your project
To complete your project, you will have to choose:
- a new heating system for your home
- a new water heater (if applicable)
- a contractor to perform the work
Take the time to do some reading before planning your project.
Watch out for fraudsters!
We never do telephone solicitations or door-to-door canvassing for the Chauffez vert program.
We urge you to be vigilant if anyone contacts you, or knocks on your door, to offer services related to the government's Chauffez vert grant.
If you believe you've been the victim of a fraudulent solicitation, visit our Customer Service page to learn what you can do.
Choose a new heating system
Learn more about the different heating systems that run on electricity (or a combination of renewable energies) before you choose the right system for your home.
Gouvernement du Québec website
Écohabitation website (in French only)
Office de la protection du consommateur website
Choosing a contractor
Make sure you choose a contractor with the expertise and certifications required to carry out your work.
Licences held by the contractor
Before you sign with a contractor, ask for their RBQ licence number issued by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec.
Check that your contractor is certified by consulting the Registre des détenteurs de licence (in French only) on the Régie du bâtiment du Québec website.
- Your contractor's licence number must appear on the invoice you enclose with your application for financial assistance.
- Their licence must include the category and sub-category corresponding to the work they intend to perform on your premises.
- Only general contractor in construction can subcontract the services of a specialized contractor for certain jobs (e.g. electrical or plumbing).
| Type of work | Category or sub-category number required on licence |
|---|---|
| Electrical work (installation of baseboard heaters or electric convectors) | 16 |
| Heating system conversion (example: replacing an oil furnace with an electric furnace) | 15.1 or 15.4 |
| Installation of wall-mounted heat pumps | 15.1 or 15. 7 or 15.8 and 15.9 or 15.10 |
| Installation of central heat pumps | 15.1 and 15.9 or 15.10 |
The Chauffez vert program administrator reserves the right to verify that your contractor holds the required licences to perform the work.
Before hiring a contractor
Resources are available to help you select your contractor.
Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) website
Office de la protection du consommateur website
- Before Hiring a Renovation Contractor
- Check the contractor’s record to see if they have ever been the subject of consumer complaints.
Contractor directories by region
When necessary, use the official directories to find a specialized contractor in your area.
- Directory of plumbing and heating specialists Corporation des maîtres mécaniciens en tuyauterie du Québec (CMMTQ) website.
- Directory of electricians Corporation des maîtres électriciens du Québec website.
- Official registry of construction contractors Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) website.
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Last update: June 10, 2025