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Natural gas doesn't cost more than electricity - true or false?

True, the energy costs are similar. When you install energy-efficient appliances, you reduce your energy consumption. Ultimately, consumption costs are not significantly different.
Chart comparing annual energy costs1 of a single family home of 205 m² for heating and domestic hot water.

Real comfort without compromising your or your customers' budget

A shower with an endless flow of hot water, a kitchen with dishes cooked to perfection, a room with consistently comfortable temperature... natural gas is the energy of true comfort: it always feel good to be home.

Smart technological solutions

Natural gas equipment and appliances are true energy-efficient performers, making them an unbeatable choice for your construction projects. Recent technological advances have given manufacturers and engineers the edge to design modern solutions that integrate smoothly into all kinds of projects. Comfort and space gain are just some of the many benefits your customers can enjoy.

Discover the advantages of the suggested solutions

1. The rebates are applicable to businesses located on the Énergir gas network and equipped with central heating appliances, provided that they do not have a heat pump or dual-energy heating system. The amount of financial assistance is based on expected natural gas consumption, the type of appliance to be installed and the total amount of the investment. The 15% total corresponds to a potential customer who installs a natural gas warm-air furnace with a capacity of 10,000 m3. The rebates are subject to credit approval and eligibility for the natural gas Consumption Rebate Program and the Energy Efficiency Program. The terms and conditions of the program and the amounts of financial assistance are subject to change without notice. A five-year natural gas supply contract is required. Other conditions may apply. The financial assistance will only be paid once the natural gas appliance(s) is(are) installed. The eligibility criteria are listed in the Consumption Rebate Program guide approved by the Régie de l’énergie, a copy of which may be obtained on request.

2. The rebates are applicable to businesses located on the Énergir gas network and equipped with oil-fired central heating appliances, provided that they do not have a heat pump or dual-energy heating system and that the expected new natural gas appliance consumption is at least of 3,600m3 of natural gas. Other conditions may apply. The terms and conditions of the program and the amounts of financial assistance are subject to change without notice. To benefit from this grant, you must sign a contract with Énergir or an Énergir Natural Gas Certified Partner first.

1-2: The cost to switch to natural gas includes a basic connection charge of $300. An additional cost may apply if an extension to the natural gas network is needed, plus an additional contribution based on the expected consumption of natural gas. 

3. According to the prices in effect from November 1, 2019 to October 31, 2020. Based on Énergir rates and those of Hydro-Québec approved by the Régie de l’énergie; takes into account base electric consumption and rack price of oil with 2% sulfur including, in particular, transport, distribution and CATS.