Canada is set to help 1 million homes go electric. Be first in line.
New federal rebates for heat pumps, solar and home upgrades are on the way. They take over from the old Canada Greener Homes Grant and Loan. Join the early list and see what you qualify for, free.
What upgrades qualify for Canadian energy rebates?
Heat pumps and retrofits lead the program; solar, storage and efficiency upgrades qualify too. Solenery checks every one for your address.
Heat pumps
Air-source & cold-climate heat pump rebates
Rooftop solar
Solar panel rebates + 30% Clean Tech ITC
Battery storage
Home batteries & backup power
EV chargers
Level 2 home charger incentives
Smart thermostats
Utility rebates & instant savingsHeat-pump water heaters
High-efficiency hot water rebates
Insulation
Attic, wall & basement retrofit grants
Windows & doors
ENERGY STAR replacement incentivesCanada's 1 Million Homes program at a glance
- What it is
- Federal grants and financing to help up to one million homes add heat pumps and energy-saving retrofits, under the National Electricity Strategy (Powering Canada Strong, May 2026).
- Why now
- It replaces the Canada Greener Homes Grant (up to $5,000) and the Greener Homes Loan (up to $40,000 interest-free), which are closed to new applicants.
- Who it's for
- Homeowners, landlords and businesses moving off oil, propane or baseboard heat, or adding solar and batteries.
- Status
- Amounts, eligibility and open dates are being finalized. Not open yet, which is why the early list matters.
- How to prepare
- Join the early list and run a free incentive check so your eligibility and ROI are ready before applications open.
The Greener Homes replacement, in plain language
This is the replacement for the Canada Greener Homes Grant and Loan. Under its new National Electricity Strategy, the government will help up to one million homes add heat pumps and energy-saving upgrades, using a mix of grants and low-cost financing.
Why heat pumps are the headline
Estimated annual home heating cost: oil or propane vs. an electric heat pump
Heat pumps front and centre
Switch from oil to a cold-climate heat pump and save about $1,500 to $4,500 a year. It is the plan's biggest rebate opportunity.
Grants + financing
Direct grants plus low-cost financing, built to remove the upfront-cost barrier.
Details being finalized
Amounts, eligibility and dates are being finalized. Join the early list to hear the day it opens.
The full process, from your address to installed
AI plus human experts take you from “am I eligible?” to installed, with no guesswork.
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Canada's home energy rebates in 2026, and what stacks together
The 1-million-homes program joins existing federal, provincial and utility incentives. Here's the landscape Solenery tracks for you.
National Electricity Strategy: 1 Million Homes
Grants + financing for heat pumps and energy-saving retrofits. Successor to the Greener Homes Grant. Details being finalized.Clean Technology ITC: 30%
A 30% investment tax credit that can apply to eligible solar and battery systems.Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
Targeted support for households switching from oil heating to an electric heat pump.Provincial & utility rebate stacking
Programs like Ontario's Save on Energy and provincial heat pump rebates can stack, reaching $10,000+ in some regions.Canada Greener Homes Grant & Loan
The old grant (up to $5,000) and loan (up to $40,000) are closed to new applicants. The new program takes their place, so get in early this time.Home energy audit & EnerGuide
An energy assessment often unlocks the biggest rebates. Solenery helps you plan the right upgrades first.Frequently asked questions
Get first access to Canada's electrification rebates
Join Canadians getting ahead of the 1-million-homes program. Free eligibility check, zero obligation, first to know when funding opens.
Disclosure. Solenery is an independent clean-energy platform. We are not affiliated with, operated by, or endorsed by the Government of Canada. We help you find and apply for programs; we do not run them, and joining the early list does not guarantee funding or eligibility.
Last updated: August 20, 2026
*Savings figures are illustrative estimates based on publicly reported federal projections (for example, switching from oil heating to an electric heat pump) and vary by home, fuel source, region and energy prices. The “1 million homes” commitment refers to the Government of Canada's National Electricity Strategy (“Powering Canada Strong,” announced May 2026), which is at the consultation stage; amounts, eligibility and availability are set by government and subject to change. The Canada Greener Homes Grant and Loan are closed to new applicants; the grant closed on February 27, 2024.