Windows, heating and air-conditioning
Heating and air-conditioning account for up to 54% of your electricity bill, so choose the right products and develop energy-smart habits. You could save a lot!
Tips on heating and air-conditioning
Good habits and product-buying tips on heating
You have several options to cut down on your heating-related costs.
Good habits and product-buying tips on air-conditioning
Choose your air-conditioner carefully and adopt the right habits for its use and maintenance to maximize its efficiency and reduce its power consumption.
How to
How to apply caulking
Up to 25% of your home’s heat may be escaping. Fortunately, caulking is an inexpensive way to seal air leaks.
How to choose ENERGY STAR® certified windows
If your windows are more than 20 years old, hard to open or not fully water- or draft-proof, consider replacing them with more efficient ENERGY STAR® qualified models.
Information on products related to heating and air-conditioning
Efficient heat pumps
Opt for an eligible heat pump and benefit from financial assistance from Hydro-Québec.
Windows and patio doors
You can save up to 10% on your heating costs if you replace all your windows and patio doors with ENERGY STAR® certified models.
Electronic thermostats
By replacing your conventional thermostats with new electronic ones, you could save up to 10% on heating costs every year.
Central heating with electric thermal storage
Is your heating system nearing the end of its useful life? Does it need a major upgrade? Opt for central heating with thermal storage.
Geothermal systems
A geothermal system can save you up to 60% on heating costs, when compared to electric baseboard heaters.
ENERGY STAR® certification
Discover the energy efficiency and advantages of ENERGY STAR® certified products over conventional products.
See also
Did you know?
Up to 25% of your home’s heat may be leaking out your doors and windows. In a single-family home, losing that much heat through doors and windows is equivalent to leaving a window open 5 cm throughout the winter.