Novoclimat 2.0 Small Multiple-Unit Buildings

• Financial assistance
• Lists of Novoclimat 2.0 buildings

The Novoclimat 2.0 Small Multiple-Unit Building program applies to duplexes, triplexes and quadruplexes as well as multiple-unit buildings of three or fewer storeys and 600 m² and less. 

The dwelling must be built by a contractor who has obtained Novoclimat 2.0 certification from the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) and use as the main energy source for heating electricity, natural gas, or residual forest biomass. The buildings must be newly built or undergoing major renovation. 

The types of buildings eligible are private, i.e. condominiums or dwelling units, or social housing. Conversion or recycling projects may be eligible provided that they satisfy all of the Novoclimat 2.0 requirements.

A Novoclimat 2.0 dwelling unit or condominium offers numerous advantages:

• more energy efficient dwelling units, which will reduce your energy costs;
• superior comfort since more airtight walls mean fewer unpleasant drafts;
• better air quality because of the mechanical ventilation heat recovery system that draws fresh air into the main rooms;
• better temperature control through the use of electronic thermostats but, above all, by means of superior insulation and the installation of energy-efficient windows that help to keep warm inside in winter and cool air inside in the summer;
• a dwelling built by trained, certified professionals since only specially trained builders and ventilation specialists who have obtained Novoclimat 2.0 certification issued by the Bureau de normalisation du Québec may build small multiple-unit buildings and install a ventilation system in them. 

Financial assistance

It should be noted that the purchase of a condominium in a Novoclimat certified building does not entitle the owner to financial assistance, which is paid instead to the project’s promoter.

If you wish to take advantage of the 10% rebate offered by the CMHC on your insurance premium with the purchase of an energy-efficient home, ask the project’s promoter for a copy of the Novoclimat certificate.

Do not hesitate to contact us to obtain additional information.

Lists of Novoclimat 2.0 buildings

All of the work under the Small Multiple-Unit Building section of the Novoclimat 2.0 program must be carried out by a Novoclimat 2.0 certified contractor, and a Novoclimat 2.0 certified independent or centralized ventilation specialist must install the ventilation system. However, it is not necessary for the promoter to be certified under the Novoclimat 2.0 program.

The role of Transition énergétique Québec is to verify at different stages of construction compliance with the requirements of the small multiple-unit building section of the Novoclimat 2.0 program. The verification usually enables TEQ to certify the building under the program. However, Transition énergétique Québec may not substitute itself for the promoter or the builder and guarantee that a building will obtain Novoclimat 2.0 certification when the state of the building is indicated as "under construction" in the lists below:

• Social housing section (PDF | pending)
• Private dwelling units and condominiums (PDF | pending)