The Greater Montreal Climate Fund and Efficiency Capital have partnered to launch MultiRes.

Targeting buildings with aging systems and high emissions, the program offers tailored retrofit plans that combine energy efficiency and electrification, helping owners navigate the technical and financial challenges of this transition.

The two-month pilot revealed that electrifying a building can raise project costs by up to 25 per cent compared to conventional equipment replacements. These upgrades often do not generate enough energy savings to meet owners’ expected payback timelines, making them financially unfeasible without external support.

The building sector accounts for 26 per cent of GHG emissions.This is a major challenge for the region’s climate ambitions. By supporting large-scale retrofits, the program offers a practical path to significantly lower emissions while improving building performance.

Owners who join the program can reduce operating costs, enhance property value, and contribute directly to Greater Montreal’s transition toward carbon neutrality.

Owners may qualify their buildings here. Individual buildings smaller than six units are not eligible unless they are combined with several buildings under the same owner. The building must be in the Greater Montreal area, including Kanesatake or Kahnawake territories.