Canada Heat Pump Rebates

Over eight years, a $2 billion federal investment will fund the upcoming National Heat Pump Rebate, with the announcement made on October 8, 2026. Environment and Climate Change Canada created the grant for air source heat pumps rated for cold climates; these electric units move heat into the house. Other eligible homeowners qualify for $2,000, and households below median income qualify for up to $10,000. One rebate per person is the limit.

Although the online portal does not open until early 2027, the retroactivity period starts on November 1, 2026, so earlier installations still count. The November 1, 2026 release will include the full rules plus the Eligible Products List, which covers over 100,000 models. A home energy audit will not be required before or after you install your unit. After the portal goes live, you receive pre-approval in 24 hours. Submitting receipts gets your payment approved within five days.

The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program stopped accepting federal applications on July 31, 2026 in Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. Up to $10,000 upfront went to eligible households buying 500 litres of heating oil or more over 12 months, funded by the federal grant. Federal applicants who are approved have until January 31, 2027 to complete installation and upload their final receipts and the mandatory attestation form. Where provinces co-deliver Oil to Heat Pump Affordability, they offered up to $15,000 plus a $250 payment, and each province taking part set its own deadline.

Provincial utilities and agencies run active programs in British Columbia, Ontario, as well as Nova Scotia, for both standard households and those that are income-qualified.

• In British Columbia, the Home Renovation Rebate Program covers electric heat at up to $4,000, and northern gas homes can get up to $8,000.
• British Columbia residents who qualify by income can receive up to $13,000 from the Energy Savings Program. A pre-registration code, obtained before hiring a contractor, is required.
• In Ontario, Home Renovation Savings asks for pre-approval first, then pays $1,250 for each ton, a heating capacity measure. Non-gas homes can receive at most $7,500.
• Ground source units also qualify for up to $12,000 from Ontario, and the Energy Affordability Program installs free heat pumps worth up to $25,000.
• In Nova Scotia, Efficiency Nova Scotia pairs a Moderate Income Rebate top-up with Home Energy Assessment rebates for up to $10,000.
• Oil heat pump intake closed in Nova Scotia on July 2, 2026. HomeWarming, however, keeps installing single-zone units at no cost for lower-income homes.