With the federal grant and loan closed, rebates now depend heavily on your province and your utility. Programs, amounts and deadlines change often, so treat this guide as a map of where to look rather than a list of final numbers.
Ontario
The Home Renovation Savings Program is delivered by Save on Energy and Enbridge Gas with support from the Ontario government. It covers upgrades such as heat pumps, insulation, windows and doors, air sealing and smart thermostats. Check the program site for current amounts, eligible equipment and whether you must apply before starting work.
British Columbia
The CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program is delivered by the province with BC Hydro and FortisBC. It covers heat pumps, insulation, windows and doors. The CleanBC Energy Savings Program is available for income-qualified households. Use the Better Homes BC site for current offers.
Quebec and Nova Scotia
NRCan points Quebec homeowners to Rénoclimat and Nova Scotia homeowners to the Home Energy Assessment program. Both are run provincially, so use their official sites for current rules.
Utility rebates
Local electric and gas utilities often run their own rebates for heat pumps and heat pump water heaters. These can sometimes be combined with provincial programs, but rules differ, so read the stacking rules before you commit.
Common requirements
- Equipment on an approved model list, often including cold-climate performance for heat pumps
- A qualified or registered contractor
- Pre-approval or an energy evaluation before the work starts
- Invoices and proof of installation after the work is complete
Steps to follow
- Confirm your province’s program is open for new applications.
- Check your utility’s rebates and whether they stack.
- Get itemized quotes from at least two contractors.
- Apply or book your evaluation first, then install.
Use our Canada calculator to compare options once you know which programs apply to you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I combine provincial and utility rebates? Often yes, but not always. Read each program’s stacking rules and ask before you commit.
Do I need an energy evaluation? Some programs do, some do not. When one is required, it usually has to be completed before work starts for the evaluation to count.
What if I live in another province or territory? Use Natural Resources Canada’s directory of home energy efficiency programs and your provincial government’s energy page.
Choosing a heat pump in a cold climate
Canadian winters are demanding, so look for models listed as cold-climate air-source heat pumps and ask the contractor for performance data at your design temperature. Ask whether your existing furnace will stay as backup and how the controls will switch between systems. Make sure the quote includes electrical work and any needed panel upgrade.
A short checklist before you sign
- The program page says it is open to new applications.
- The contractor is qualified for that program.
- The equipment model is on the program’s eligible list.
- The quote shows the full cost and the expected rebate separately.
- You know which documents you must keep and when you must submit them.