The Hydro-Québec LogisVert Program

By Jonathan Gélinas — CMEQ-Certified Master Electrician | RBQ License #5834-1587-01 | Reflection Electric

Since April 2, 2026, Hydro-Québec has been offering a direct grant to residential homeowners who install solar panels. The program is called LogisVert. It has been anticipated for a long time, and now that it is active, I am getting a lot of questions about it.

What I hear most often: is it actually worth it? Does my home qualify? Who can do the installation?

I am going to answer all of those questions here, directly, without the sales pitch.

What the LogisVert Program Is

LogisVert is Hydro-Québec's residential grant program. It already existed for heat pumps and other energy efficiency measures. As of April 2, 2026, it now includes financial assistance for the purchase and installation of photovoltaic solar panels.

Hydro-Québec's stated objective is straightforward: reduce the payback period for homeowners who want to become self-producers. Before the grant, a residential solar system in Quebec took an average of 25 to 30 years to break even. With the grant applied, Hydro-Québec estimates that timeline drops to approximately 10 to 12 years.

That is not a minor difference. It is the difference between an investment that outlasts the system's useful life and one that starts generating real savings within a reasonable timeframe.

How Much You Can Receive

The grant is $1,000 per kilowatt (kW) of installed capacity, up to a maximum of 40% of total eligible costs — which includes both the purchase of the panels and the installation costs.

In practical terms, for a typical residence:

A 5 kW system — common for a mid-sized home — represents a potential grant of $5,000, provided that amount does not exceed 40% of the total project cost.

A 6 kW system — for a home with higher consumption or a large, well-oriented roof — can qualify for $6,000. That is generally the ceiling most residences reach.

For businesses, the program works differently and amounts can reach approximately $45,000. Commercial applications are submitted through the OSE tool under Hydro-Québec's Solutions Efficaces program.

Who Qualifies

The type of property. Your home must be connected to the Hydro-Québec network. Eligible properties include single-family homes, cottages, multiplexes, and residential buildings with fewer than 20 units.

The installation date. Solar panels must have been installed on or after June 30, 2025. If your system was installed before that date, you are not eligible. If it was after, you are — even if the program had not yet officially launched at the time of the work.

The application deadline. You have nine months from your installation date to submit your application through the LogisVert portal. That deadline is firm. Do not put the application off.

Which Panels Qualify

New. Used panels are not eligible.

CSA certified. Panels must comply with standards CSA 22.2 No. 61730 and CAN/CSA-IEC 61215 — the applicable Canadian safety standard for photovoltaic modules.

Purchased from a Quebec-based retailer. The supplier must have a Quebec address.

The Elios bifacial panels I install meet all of these criteria. They are CSA certified, distributed from Quebec, and engineered specifically for this climate — rated from -40°C to +80°C. In Quebec, that is not a minor detail.

Who Can Do the Installation

This is where a lot of homeowners get caught. The LogisVert program sets specific requirements on who can perform the work.

The installer must hold an RBQ licence including subcategory 11.2 (Specialty Equipment and Products Contractor) or 13.5 (Special or Prefabricated Installations Contractor) for solar panel work. A general RBQ licence is not sufficient.

Beyond the RBQ licence, the connection to your home's electrical panel — which every grid-tied solar installation requires — must be done by a licensed electrician. This work directly touches the safety of your electrical system and your interconnection with the Hydro-Québec network.

I hold RBQ licence #5834-1587-01 and CMEQ master electrician licence #16935. Every solar installation I complete is done properly, with required permits and Hydro-Québec interconnection authorization.

Net Metering: Getting Value From Your Surplus

Once your system is running, you can enroll in Hydro-Québec's net metering rate option.

Here is how it works: your panels produce electricity during the day. When your home does not consume all of it — in summer when you are not home, for example — the surplus flows back into the Hydro-Québec network. In exchange, you receive kilowatt-hour credits that you can use later, particularly in winter when solar production is lower.

Hydro-Québec recently expanded the maximum capacity for this option from 50 kW to 1 MW — a significant expansion that makes net metering accessible to a much larger number of homeowners.

I set up net metering with Hydro-Québec as part of every grid-tied installation.

Is Solar Worth It in Quebec in 2026

The honest question.

Before LogisVert, my answer was nuanced. The cost of electricity in Quebec is among the lowest in North America. That means the annual savings generated by a solar system are lower here than in Ontario or the United States, which extends the payback period. That is why the number was 25 to 30 years.

With a grant of $5,000 to $6,000 on a typical residential project, the payback period drops to 10 to 12 years. That is a properly sized system, installed correctly, that starts generating net savings well before the end of its useful life — generally estimated at 25 to 30 years for quality panels.

In that context, and with electricity demand rising in Quebec — driven by electric vehicles and the electrification of heating — the calculation is starting to lean clearly toward yes for homeowners with a well-oriented roof and meaningful energy consumption.

Learn more about solar panel installation — reflectionelectric.ca/services/solar-panels

What I Evaluate During a Consultation

Not every roof is equal. Here is what I assess before recommending a system:

• Roof orientation and pitch. A south-facing roof with a slope of 30 to 45 degrees is ideal. An east- or west-facing roof can still be viable, with reduced output. A north-facing roof is generally not recommended.
• Shading. Trees, chimneys, dormers, and neighbouring buildings can significantly reduce production. I evaluate this on site.
• Roof condition. Installing solar panels on a roof that is nearing end of life is a costly mistake. If your roof needs replacing in the next few years, it is better to do it before the solar installation.
• Your electrical panel. An undersized or aging electrical panel may need to be replaced before or at the same time as the solar installation. I identify this during the initial assessment.
• Your actual consumption. I work with your Hydro-Québec consumption data to size a system that matches your real needs — not an oversized system generating unrecoverable surplus, and not an undersized one that fails to deliver the expected savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the Hydro-Québec LogisVert solar grant?

Residential homeowners whose property is connected to the Hydro-Québec network are eligible. Qualifying properties include single-family homes, cottages, multiplexes, and residential buildings with fewer than 20 units. Panels must be new, CSA certified, and purchased from a Quebec-based retailer. The installation must have been completed on or after June 30, 2025.

How long do I have to apply after my installation?

You have nine months from your solar panel installation date to submit your application through the Hydro-Québec LogisVert portal. That deadline is firm. An application submitted after that window will not be accepted.

Are panels installed before April 2026 eligible?

Yes, under certain conditions. For residential clients, installations completed on or after June 30, 2025 are eligible for the LogisVert grant, even if the program had not yet officially launched. For businesses, equipment must have been purchased after March 31, 2026.

What is net metering and how does it work with a solar system?

Net metering allows surplus electricity generated by your panels to flow back into the Hydro-Québec network in exchange for kilowatt-hour credits that offset your future consumption, particularly in winter. Hydro-Québec recently expanded the maximum capacity for this option from 50 kW to 1 MW.

Does solar panel installation require a licensed electrician in Quebec?

Yes. The LogisVert program requires that the installer hold an RBQ licence including subcategory 11.2 or 13.5 for solar panel work. Additionally, the connection to the residential electrical panel and the Hydro-Québec network must be performed by a licensed electrician. Reflection Electric holds RBQ licence #5834-1587-01 and CMEQ master electrician licence #16935.

How long does it take to see a return on investment on solar in Quebec?

Without the LogisVert grant, the average payback period for residential solar in Quebec was 25 to 30 years. With the grant applied, Hydro-Québec estimates that drops to approximately 10 to 12 years. Factors including system size, roof orientation, and your current energy consumption all affect the exact timeline.

Is the LogisVert program available right now?

Yes. The program launched April 2, 2026 and is actively accepting applications. Residential installations completed on or after June 30, 2025 are already eligible. You have nine months from your installation date to submit your application through the LogisVert portal.

Schedule a Consultation

If you are considering solar panels and want to know whether your property qualifies for the LogisVert grant, the conversation is worth having. The program is active now. Installations completed since June 30, 2025 are already eligible.

Reflection Electric serves homeowners in Terrebonne, Mascouche, Laval, Blainville, Saint-Jérôme, Mirabel, Repentigny, Saint-Lin-Laurentides, Saint-Sauveur, and the Laurentians. We assess your roof, confirm your program eligibility, and provide a clear recommendation with no obligation.

Schedule a Consultation — reflectionelectric.ca/services/solar-panels

Jonathan Gélinas is a CMEQ-certified master electrician and founder of Reflection Electric Inc., serving Terrebonne, Mascouche, Laval, Blainville, Mirabel, Saint-Jérôme, Repentigny, Saint-Lin-Laurentides, Saint-Sauveur, and the Laurentians since 2023. CMEQ License #16935 — RBQ License #5834-1587-01. Every article published on this blog is written from direct field experience.

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