Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Small Multiple-Unit Buildings ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Construction professionals and contractors - Building construction companies - General contractors specializing in residential construction - Developers of small residential multiple-unit buildings - Quebec-based businesses (program administered by Novoclimat, a Quebec initiative) ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable financial assistance - Project Scope: Residential multiple-unit buildings up to 3 storeys and 600m² or less - Funding Structure: Direct grant support (specific amounts vary by project scope and energy efficiency improvements) - Matching Requirements: Applicant must demonstrate financial commitment to the project - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (no loan component) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Energy efficiency construction methods and materials exceeding current building standards - High-performance insulation and envelope sealing - Advanced HVAC systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) - High-efficiency windows and doors - Renewable energy integration (solar, heat pumps, etc.) - Energy-efficient lighting and controls - Construction labor and professional fees directly related to energy efficiency improvements - Engineering and technical design for energy efficiency upgrades ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Building Specifications: Maximum 3 storeys; maximum 600m² floor area; residential multiple-unit use only - Energy Standards: Construction must exceed current Quebec building codes for energy efficiency - Pre-Approval: Technical assessment and approval required before construction begins - Documentation: Detailed energy efficiency plans and specifications must be submitted - Compliance Verification: Inspection and certification required upon project completion - Timeline: Projects must be completed within program-specified timeframes - Quebec Residency: Applicant business must be based in Quebec - No Retroactive Funding: Grant applies only to approved projects; no funding for completed work