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Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec proposes requiring owners of poorly insulated housing to carry out mandatory renovations to improve energy efficiency.<\/p>

Inspired by the French model, where owners of energy-inefficient buildings must undertake work or face restrictions on renting them, the organization hopes to reduce energy consumption.<\/p>

However, Minister Charette prefers a gradual approach. Unlike France, he does not plan to ban the rental of poorly insulated housing, but instead favors step-by-step measures to avoid the mistakes and challenges observed in the French experience.<\/p>

In addition, Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec proposes encouraging homeowners to renovate by rewarding \u201cgood energy consumers\u201d with benefits, while also limiting rent increases for less efficient housing.<\/p>

This approach raises issues of fairness, especially for vulnerable tenants who are affected by poor energy performance without having control over renovations.<\/p>

By adopting this policy, the government hopes to promote better building insulation while maintaining a balance between the needs of property owners and tenants.<\/p>

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