2026 Ontario homeowner guide
Updated August 28, 2026
Ontario homeowners can currently receive thousands of dollars toward qualifying heat pumps and other energy-efficiency upgrades. The amount available depends on your home’s existing primary heating source, the equipment being installed and—in some cases—your household income.
This guide covers active provincial and federal programs available to Ontario homeowners. We review official program sources regularly, but rebate amounts, eligibility requirements and funding can change without notice. Final eligibility is always determined by the organization administering the program.
Up to $12,000Ground-source heat-pump rebate for qualifying homes.
Up to $7,500Cold-climate air-source rebate for electricity, oil, propane or wood.
No-cost optionMay be available to income-qualified electric- or oil-heated households.
The largest current heat-pump rebates are available through Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings Program.
| Your home’s existing primary heat | Cold-climate air-source heat pump | Ground-source heat pump | Income-qualified program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric baseboards, furnace or boiler | $1,250 per ton, up to $7,500 | $2,000 per ton, up to $12,000 | A no-cost heat pump may be available |
| Heating oil | $1,250 per ton, up to $7,500 | $2,000 per ton, up to $12,000 | A no-cost heat pump may be available |
| Propane | $1,250 per ton, up to $7,500 | $2,000 per ton, up to $12,000 | No income-qualified heat-pump offer identified |
| Wood | $1,250 per ton, up to $7,500 | $2,000 per ton, up to $12,000 | No income-qualified heat-pump offer identified |
| Enbridge natural gas | $500 per ton, up to $2,000 | $3,000 flat rebate | Free weatherization may be available |
These amounts apply to qualifying homeowner-owned systems. Rental equipment has different rebate amounts.
Best for: Ontario homeowners of all income levels
The Home Renovation Savings Program provides rebates for qualifying cold-climate air-source and ground-source heat pumps. Homes heated with electricity, oil, propane or wood can receive up to $7,500 for an air-source heat pump or up to $12,000 for a ground-source system.
Enbridge natural-gas customers can receive up to $2,000 for a qualifying air-source heat pump or $3,000 for a ground-source system.
A home energy assessment is not required for the heat-pump rebate. However, program approval must be received before installation begins, and the work must be completed by an approved contractor.
Best for: Income-qualified households with electric or oil heating
The Energy Affordability Program provides energy-saving upgrades at no cost to qualifying Ontario households.
Depending on the home assessment, eligible households heated with electricity or oil may receive a cold-climate air-source heat pump and professional installation at no cost. The program can also provide required backup heating, weatherization upgrades and a ten-year parts-and-labour warranty.
This is a direct-install program rather than a rebate cheque. Homeowners must apply directly through the Energy Affordability Program.
The Home Renovation Savings Program offers a $500 rebate for a qualifying ENERGY STAR-certified heat-pump water heater.
This measure is part of the assessment-based program stream. An initial home energy assessment and at least two qualifying upgrades are required.
Eligible natural-gas and electricity customers can receive $100 toward an approved smart thermostat through the Home Renovation Savings Program.
The thermostat must control an eligible primary heating or cooling system. Previous thermostat-program participation can affect eligibility.
Income-qualified Enbridge Gas customers may receive free insulation, draft proofing and, where applicable, a smart thermostat through the Home Winterproofing Program.
This program is coordinated with the Energy Affordability Program through a shared application process.
Follow these steps before ordering equipment or scheduling installation:
Starting work before receiving required approval can make the entire project ineligible.
Ontario’s current programs generally do not provide a standalone government rebate for:
A qualifying heat pump can provide both heating and air conditioning, but a conventional air conditioner by itself is not included in the heat-pump rebate.
Handy Bros. is an approved contractor for qualifying Home Renovation Savings installations.
The rebate program—not Handy Bros.—determines eligibility, accepts applications, provides approval and issues rebate payments.
Once your project has received the required program approval, Handy Bros. can:
Approval and rebate payment are never guaranteed by the contractor.
Speak with Handy Bros. about qualifying heat-pump systems and professional installation for your Ontario home.
Closed. New applications are no longer accepted, and the deadline for existing participants to submit documents has passed.
Closed to new applications. Previously approved homeowners can continue according to the conditions of their existing loan approval.
Closed. This former Enbridge and Canada Greener Homes program has been replaced by newer Ontario program streams.
Concluded. This was a limited pilot program in selected Ontario communities and should not be presented as a currently available rebate.
Homeowners who currently heat with electricity, oil, propane or wood can receive $1,250 per rated heating ton, up to $7,500, for a qualifying cold-climate air-source heat pump.
Enbridge natural-gas customers can receive $500 per rated heating ton, up to $2,000.
Ground-source heat-pump rebates can reach $12,000 for qualifying electricity-, oil-, propane- or wood-heated homes.
Yes. A home primarily heated with electric baseboards may qualify for up to $7,500 toward a cold-climate air-source heat pump or up to $12,000 toward a ground-source system.
Income-qualified electric-heating households may instead qualify for a heat pump and installation at no cost through the Energy Affordability Program.
Yes. Oil-heated homes may qualify for Home Renovation Savings rebates.
Income-qualified oil-heated homeowners may also qualify for a no-cost heat pump through the Energy Affordability Program. Additional oil-tank and heating-load requirements apply.
Yes. Homes primarily heated with propane or wood can qualify for the higher Home Renovation Savings heat-pump amounts when they satisfy the program’s electricity-grid, property and equipment requirements.
There is no general provincial or federal rebate currently available for a conventional standalone furnace replacement. A new or existing furnace can sometimes serve as backup for a qualifying heat pump, but the furnace itself is not included in the heat-pump rebate.
The current Home Renovation Savings heat-pump stream is for a home’s first space-heating heat-pump installation. Replacing an existing space-heating heat pump does not qualify under the current rules.
No. The homeowner applies directly through the official rebate program. Handy Bros. is an approved contractor that can complete qualifying installations after the required program approval has been received.
Disclaimer: This page provides general information and is not an offer or guarantee of funding. Program administrators determine eligibility, qualifying equipment, approval and payment. Always review the current official program rules before purchasing equipment or beginning work.
