As energy costs continue to rise and sustainability becomes a priority for businesses, Earth Thermal Storage is emerging as a game-changing solution for commercial buildings across Quebec. Whether you are managing an office complex, institutional building, or industrial facility, this innovative system can drastically reduce your heating and cooling costs—while minimizing your environmental footprint.
What is Earth Thermal Storage?
Earth Thermal Storage leverages the constant temperature of the ground to store energy underground during off-peak times and retrieve it when needed. This method allows for efficient heating and cooling with minimal energy waste, making it ideal for commercial aiming to reduce heating-related energy consumption.
Get Up to 10% Off Your Initial Installation Costs
Thanks to Hydro-Québec’s support for energy-efficient technologies, your business could receive up to 10% in financial incentives toward the initial cost of installing an Earth Thermal Storage system. This incentive is available under Hydro-Québec’s programs designed to encourage the transition from fossil fuels to a cleaner and more efficient ways of heating.
This incentive not only lowers your upfront investment—it also shortens the payback period, making this technology more accessible than ever.
Take Advantage of Hydro-Québec’s Flexible Rate Programs
In addition to the upfront incentive, buildings using Earth Thermal Storage systems may be eligible for Hydro-Québec’s flexible rate programs, such as:
✅ Rate Flex D (Dynamic Pricing for residential clients)
✅ Rate G, G9
✅ Rate M (Medium Power)
These time-of-use and dynamic pricing structures allow you to shift energy use to off-peak hours, when rates are lower. Earth Thermal Storage systems are perfectly suited for this model, as they can store energy during cheaper, off-peak periods and release it when prices increase.
The result? Long-term cost savings, better energy efficiency, and increased control over your building’s energy usage.
Key Benefits of Earth Thermal Storage for Commercial Buildings
✅ Lower yearly heating costs
✅ Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
✅ Quiet, low-maintenance operation
✅ Eligibility for Hydro-Québec incentives and flexible tariffs
✅ Improved building value and ESG performance
Is Earth Thermal Storage Right for Your Building?
If you are planning or retrofitting the slabs of a commercial, institutional, or industrial building in Quebec, now is the time to explore Earth Thermal Storage. With Hydro-Québec’s 10% incentive and access to cost-saving tariff programs, the long-term financial and environmental returns make it a smart investment.