Explore HVAC options and relevant rebate conditions before choosing work. Use the property flow for heat-pump quotes; ask about support for furnaces, air conditioning and other HVAC work through a contact enquiry.
National Heat Pump Rebate: upcoming · Applications expected early 2027.
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Up to $7,500 in Ontario
Space heating is about 61% of the energy used in a Canadian home, so your heating system choice affects your energy bills more than any other upgrade.
Compare the work and equipment before selecting upgrades and requesting quotes.
For homeowners replacing an old furnace or AC, switching off oil or electric baseboards, or renovating.
For offices, retail, warehouses and plants, where rooftop units, ventilation and process loads drive the design.
Check the technician's certificate matches the equipment size. In Ontario, the TSSA certifies gas technicians: a G2 can work on gas appliances up to 400,000 BTU/h, which covers home furnaces, while larger commercial equipment needs a G1.
Start with the scope that suits your property, then compare written proposals using the same assumptions. These are project options, not a catalogue of available models or a promise of eligibility.
| Option | When to consider it | What to request |
|---|---|---|
| Heat pump | Heating and cooling together, subject to a load and distribution assessment. | Compare winter capacity, backup and matched models; heat-pump quote requests are supported. |
| Furnace and air conditioning | Separate heating and cooling equipment with suitable ducts. | Compare fuel costs, ventilation and controls; ask about support for this work through an enquiry. |
| Ventilation and controls | Air quality, airflow and zoning needs alongside heating equipment. | Ask which work is included and which requires a separate provider enquiry. |
Load calculation, distribution, ventilation, controls, fuel assumptions and commissioning. Ask each provider to itemize equipment or materials, labour, extras, permits, exclusions, warranty and responsibility for rebate documents. Confirm eligible equipment, pre-approval and stacking with the program administrator before signing.
Budget separately: project cost → confirmed grant support → remaining cost. Any borrowing is repayable, with its own interest, fees and approval. Unconfirmed rebates are not awarded savings.
NRCan puts the average cost to buy and install a heat pump in Canada at $18,400, including electrical panel work and, for oil-heated homes, tank removal. Your price depends mostly on the system type, its size, your ductwork and your electrical service, and provincial rebates of up to $7,500 in Ontario can cover a large share.
A cold-climate air-source heat pump keeps heating at outdoor temperatures down to −30 °C and is up to 3 times as efficient as an oil furnace or boiler, according to NRCan. It also cools in summer. Most Canadian homes keep a furnace or other backup for the coldest days.
| Compared on | Cold-climate heat pump | Standard heat pump | Furnace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | Up to 3× an oil furnace or boiler | Up to 2.5× an oil furnace or boiler | Burns fuel, so it can't deliver more heat than the fuel contains |
| Cold-weather heating | Works down to −30 °C | Output drops in deep cold; needs backup sooner | Full output at any temperature |
| Cooling | Yes | Yes | No, needs a separate AC |
| Emissions | Lower than oil everywhere in Canada; lower than gas in BC, MB, ON, QC and NB | Lower than oil | Highest with oil |
| Service life | 15–20 years | 15–20 years | Varies by model and maintenance |
| 2026 rebates | The main target of provincial rebates. See the table | Some programs | Rarely; SaskEnergy pays $325 for a 97% AFUE furnace |
A heat pump should be sized from a room-by-room heat load calculation. In Canada that's the CSA F280 standard. NRCan also publishes an air-source heat pump sizing guide. An oversized unit cycles on and off and wastes energy. An undersized one leans on backup heat all winter.
Some programs reward doing it properly. Efficiency Manitoba, for example, pays a supplier bonus when a rebate application includes an F280 calculation. Ask every contractor quoting your job which method they used. The NRCan Air-Source Heat Pump Sizing and Selection Guide is free to read. Insulating and air sealing first can shrink the size, and price, of the unit you need.
Yes, in several provinces. Ontario pays $100 once per household, Quebec's Energir pays up to $100, Manitoba pays $50 and the Northwest Territories pays half the cost up to $150. Ontario's Peak Perks also pays $75 to enrol a smart thermostat. Most programs list the thermostat models they accept, so check before you buy.
| Program | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Home Renovation Savings | Ontario | $100, one per household. Listed models only, such as ecobee, Google Nest and Honeywell Home |
| Peak Perks | Ontario | $75 on enrolment, then $20 a year while you stay enrolled |
| Energir efficiency grants | Quebec | Up to $100, capped at 75% of the device cost. ENERGY STAR model from Energir's list |
| Smart Thermostat Rebate | Manitoba | $50 for an ENERGY STAR smart thermostat |
| Energy-Efficient Products rebate | Northwest Territories | 50% of the cost, up to $150 |
The federal Greener Homes Grant and Loan are closed, and the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program stopped taking applications on July 31, 2026. In 2026 heat pump money comes mostly from provinces: up to $7,500 in Ontario, up to $5,000 in Nova Scotia and up to $22,000 for oil homes in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Federal: check program status and household or business eligibility
Province and utility: confirm service territory, equipment and pre-approval
Municipality: confirm property boundary and whether support is a grant or repayable loan
These are separate potential funding layers. Combination is subject to program rules; no combined saving is guaranteed.
The Greener Homes Grant is closed to new applicants, the Greener Homes Loan closed on Oct 1, 2025, and the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program stopped taking applications on July 31, 2026. Separate support includes the no-cost Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program for income-qualified households, and the provincial programs below. National Heat Pump Rebate is upcoming. Applications open through an online portal in early 2027. Eligible installations from November 1, 2026 can be claimed once it opens, under the rules in force on the installation date. No payments are made before launch and approval. This household heat-pump announcement does not establish funding for other standalone upgrades. Read the official program rules.
A heat pump system on NRCan’s eligible product list (checked by AHRI number), able to heat the whole home, and bought from and installed by an HVAC contractor.
$2,000 for eligible households, or up to $10,000 for eligible households at or below the published after-tax income limit for their province or territory and household size. The final amount also depends on the cost of the equipment installed.
Low-to-median-income homeowners and tenants
No-cost heat pump installs and related retrofits
Homeowners heating with oil
Up to $10,000 to switch from oil to a heat pump
Homeowners
Interest-free retrofit loan (closed)
Homeowners, after an EnerGuide evaluation
Grant after an EnerGuide evaluation (closed)
Source: each program's official page (linked) · as of Sept 22, 2026
Cold-climate air-source heat pump up to $7,500; ground-source heat pump up to $12,000. Units must be on NRCan's qualified product list
Ontario homeowners heating with electricity, natural gas, oil, propane or wood
Open. No end date on the official page
Heat pumps up to $4,000
BC Hydro residential customers. Income-qualified households apply to the Energy Savings Program instead
Open
Heat pumps $50 per 1,000 BTU/h at −8 °C, or $120 for cold-climate models
Hydro-Québec residential customers
Open
Cold-climate air-source heat pump: $2,000 ducted, $1,500 ductless
Manitoba homeowners
Open
$325 for a furnace rated 97% AFUE or higher; $750 for a boiler rated 95% or higher
SaskEnergy residential customers
Open. Terms updated Aug 17, 2026
Up to $5,000 in rebates for the upgrades the assessment recommends, including heat pumps
Nova Scotia homeowners. The $199 assessment fee is waived for moderate-income households
Open
Up to $22,000 to switch from oil or propane to electric heat, such as a heat pump, depending on income and household size
Homeowners heating with oil or propane. Income-qualified households get more
Open. No closing date set
Source: each program's official page (linked) · as of Sept 22, 2026. Amounts change often, so confirm on the official page before you apply. Other provinces: enter your address to see your programs.
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Financing must be repaid and is separate from rebates. Some programs collect repayment through property tax or utility bills. Check service and address eligibility, current interest, fees, term and approval requirements before work; unknown terms need administrator confirmation.
Open to applicants Confirm approval before work, current fees and any unknown terms with the administrator. Checked Oct 23, 2026.
Open to applicants Confirm approval before work, current fees and any unknown terms with the administrator. Checked Oct 23, 2026.
Open. Detached or semi-detached homes. Approval is needed before any work starts Confirm approval before work, current fees and any unknown terms with the administrator. Checked Oct 23, 2026.
Source: each loan's official page (linked) · as of Oct 23, 2026. Loans are repaid with interest, and they're separate from the rebates above. Local eligibility, current terms and approval need confirmation with the named administrator.
Choose an HVAC contractor who sizes the system from a heat load calculation, installs equipment on NRCan's qualified product list, pulls the permits, and uses certified gas technicians for gas work. Compare at least three written quotes, and check the model numbers against your rebate program before you sign.
Moving to a heat pump may also need an electrical panel upgrade, and insulating and air sealing first can let you buy a smaller unit.
Start with public guidance and a property check. Confirm your property and choose upgrades before requesting quotes from installers serving your area. Availability varies; Solenery does not install equipment or decide government eligibility.
Read public program information, then check your property. Confirm eligibility, pre-approval and required documents with the administrator before starting work. Entering an address does not submit an application.
Use the comparison below and your property plan to discuss suitability. Compare the equipment and scope proposed by providers; this is not a live model catalogue.
Confirm your property and choose the work before requesting detailed quotes. Compare scope, equipment, exclusions and price as installers serving your area respond. Availability and response times vary. This request supports heat pumps; use the contact enquiry for other HVAC work.
Illustration: plan equipment and supporting work together
A short explainer on how Solenery matches your rebates and helps you compare contractor quotes.
Retrofits work best in this order. Each step makes the next one smaller or cheaper.
Answers checked against government and official program pages.
The National Heat Pump Rebate is upcoming. Applications open through an online portal in early 2027. Eligible installations from November 1, 2026 can be claimed once it opens, under the rules in force on the installation date. No payments are made before launch and approval. $2,000 for eligible households, or up to $10,000 for eligible households at or below the published after-tax income limit for their province or territory and household size. The final amount also depends on the cost of the equipment installed. No pre- or post-installation energy audit is required; local programs may differ. Check the system’s AHRI number on the eligible product list and the income limits before you commit; replacing an existing heat pump is not specifically addressed in the published rules.
See the eligibility checksSolenery helps you find relevant programs, understand how to apply and compare HVAC options. After property confirmation and upgrade selection, you can request installation quotes and compare them as installers respond; local availability varies.
Plan a quote requestService guides, comparisons and program information on this page are public. Enter your full address to begin a property check. An account is needed to continue the property plan; personalized rebate matching requires premium access. This does not apply for a rebate or request quotes.
About personalized matchingThe administrator decides eligibility and stacking. Confirm who submits each application—you or your provider—and obtain any required approval before work. Keep itemized quotes, eligible model evidence, invoices and receipts. Solenery does not automatically apply or reserve funding, and program maxima cannot simply be added together.
Review program conditionsRequest the same scope from each provider: load calculation, distribution, ventilation, controls, fuel assumptions and commissioning, plus labour, extras, permits, warranty, exclusions and who prepares rebate documents. Compare confirmed support separately from project cost and repayable loans.
Compare project optionsNRCan puts the average cost to buy and install a heat pump in Canada at $18,400, including electrical panel work and, for oil-heated homes, oil tank removal. The price depends on the system type, size, ductwork and electrical capacity. Provincial rebates can cover a large share, for example up to $7,500 for a cold-climate air-source heat pump in Ontario.
Yes. Cold-climate air-source heat pumps keep heating at outdoor temperatures down to −30 °C and are up to 3 times as efficient as oil heating, according to NRCan. Most homes keep a backup heat source for the coldest days.
The federal Greener Homes Grant and Loan are closed, and the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program closed to new applicants on July 31, 2026. Provincial programs are now the main route: up to $7,500 for a cold-climate air-source heat pump in Ontario, up to $5,000 through Nova Scotia's assessment program, and up to $22,000 for oil and propane homes in Newfoundland and Labrador. Income-qualified households in BC, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, PEI and Quebec can get no-cost retrofits through the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program.
The Grant and Loan are closed to new applications. The National Heat Pump Rebate is upcoming. Applications open through an online portal in early 2027. Eligible installations from November 1, 2026 can be claimed once it opens, under the rules in force on the installation date. No payments are made before launch and approval. Check provincial, utility and income-qualified affordability programs separately.
NRCan says air-source heat pumps last 15 to 20 years and ground-source heat pumps about 20 to 25 years. The ground loop itself can last around 75 years, so a replacement ground-source system usually reuses it.
From a heat load calculation, which in Canada is the CSA F280 standard. It accounts for your home's insulation, windows and air leakage room by room. Sizing by square footage alone often leads to an oversized, inefficient system.
Sometimes. A heat pump adds a large electrical load, and homes with older 60 A or 100 A service may need an upgrade. An electrician decides from a load calculation.
Once a year. Service furnaces before the heating season and heat pumps and AC before summer. Regular maintenance keeps efficiency up, and many manufacturers require it to keep the warranty valid.
Begin with your full address, confirm your property and choose upgrades before requesting quotes. Compare proposals as installers serving your area respond.
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Every rebate amount, status and deadline on this page was read on the program's official page and is dated next to it. Program amounts and deadlines change. Use each dated source and confirm current terms with the administrator before you apply.
Facts and figures come from government departments, utilities and safety regulators, linked next to each figure and listed here. We don't publish price ranges: costs depend on your home, so we explain what drives them and let contractors quote.
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